Meet Me:
Shannon O’Donnell
Your Host at A Little Adrift

If you’re wondering about a fuller background and my motivations for traveling solo around the world, my former about page goes into the whole story that got me from living in a sleepy town in Florida through a stint acting in Los Angeles and onto the road pursuing my dreams to travel around the world in late 2008.

But where I’m at now in my life has evolved a bit over the past two years. My travels originated out of a general dissatisfaction with the way my life was progressing – a case of “I’d stay right here but the grass over there looks so very much greener; I was antsy to get out and explore the world.

In the months leading up to my RTW trip I felt adrift, I knew that my travels would extend far past the planned year and yet the lack of direction can be scary.

Unnerving.

Terrifying.

The name of the blog, A Little Adrift, was born out of this uncertainty; I love the whimsy. That’s me. Really grounded, as reliable as the dawn, but with this hint of whimsy thrown in just to make life all the more interesting.

The site chronicles my personal journey and experiences over the past few years – there’s a bit for the armchair travelers, practical tips for others in similar shoes and planning  round the world trips, as well as slices of thoughts on what I find important in the world. I volunteer as I travel – mostly teaching English, playing with children, lending a pair of hands when needed, knowledge, computer skills. I care about the environment, support socially responsible and sustainable travel and have been wowed by my changes in perspective and understanding once I left the borders of the USA.

Have questions for me? Need travel tips, advice, or support? Wondering how to volunteer as you travel? Please never hesitate to drop me an email – I respond to every single one.

Here’s a video I really like. It’s a bit whimsical. And a tad silly. But the message, it’s got substance.

Start Exploring the Travel Stories from Around the World!

Nitty Gritties on my RTW Travel Route

Highlights and Overview of my year long Round the World Trip

Navigate through stories from each individual country on the right sidebar.

Wondering about that first photo? Check out India’s Holi: Festival of Colors.

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