Shannon grew up in the small town of Kenwood California. She has always been curious about the cultures and places of this big world. At the age of 16 she decided to go\ as an exchange student to Chile to learn Spanish and Chilean Culture but she discovered more than that. In Chile she met, Cote, her soul mate and travel companion. It's been 10 years after Shannon's first experience abroad and she has become a true traveler visting more than 36 different countries, on all 5 continents. When she isn't travelling she designs and photographs. She's the one who designed, coded and maintains this amazing webpage. See her work here