Hey, I'm Shannon! I'm a 26 and currently living in Chicago, IL, USA. I caught the travel bug during a trip to Europe when I was 17 and have been hooked ever since. Traveling and meeting new people keeps me refreshed and ready to take on whatever life throws my way. I was originally born and raised in Vermont and moved out to Chicago in 2014. I love living in a big city during this time of my life, but I am so thankful for my small town roots. It helps me keep everything in perspective 😊

兴趣

• dogs
• architecture
• impressionism
• photography
• concerts
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• kayaking
• sightseeing
• films
• nature
• friends
• markets
• good food
• learning new things
• whiskey
• museums
• meeting new people
• cafe hopping

音乐、电影和书籍

MUSIC: I'm a huge fan of 1960-80s music including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Simon & Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, Talking Heads, The Smiths, U2. I could listen to Motown music forever. For more modern bands, I'm into Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, Bastille, The xx, alt-J, Glass Animals, Young the Giant, Alabama Shakes, Black Keys, Fleet Foxes, Janelle Monae, LCD Soundsystem, Disclosure, Mac Demarco, STRFKR, The Strokes.

MOVIES: I like basically all genres except films full of gore. I will expand more on this section in the future, but for now, I can quote every line to School of Rock like my life depends on it.

BOOKS: Fiction, fantasy, suspense, biographical. I like Margaret Atwood, Junot Diaz, Gillian Flynn, Stephen King, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Oscar Wilde. I also grew up in the thick of Harry Potter mania, so I'll always love discussing those books and films, too.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Spontaneously went to Iceland for three days. I was backpacking in Europe on a one way ticket and reached the end of my time (and $$) in Berlin. A flight home with a layover in Iceland ended up being significantly cheaper than flying direct from Germany, so I just went with it! Their soccer team ended up qualifying for their first ever World Cup while I was there, so the atmosphere was incredible. Best detour ever.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I can trade music recommendations and swap stories at your favorite pub, first round’s on me 🍻

我游览过的国家

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Wales

我居住过的国家

England, United States