ShellShocked
Will trade comfort zone for passport stamps
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(8 messages)Hey ShellShocked! 'Will trade comfort zone for passport stamps' - I love that energy. What's the most spontaneous trip you've ever taken?
Alex! Okay so picture this: I'm at an airport, flight delayed, strike up a conversation with a stranger who mentions they're going to Iceland. Four hours later, I'd changed my ticket and spent a week chasing the Northern Lights. BEST. DECISION. EVER. You ever done anything that wild?
That's incredible! My wildest was a road trip through New Zealand - started with a 'maybe we could rent a car' and turned into three weeks of finding hidden waterfalls and sleeping in the van. No plan, just following the road. Those spontaneous moments become the best stories.
New Zealand! It's been on my list forever - the landscapes look unreal. Van life suits you I bet. There's something about not knowing where you'll end up that night that makes every day feel alive. What's next on your bucket list?
I've been dreaming about hiking Patagonia - those Torres del Paine photos call to me. But honestly, I'm learning to keep my bucket list loose. Some of my best experiences weren't planned at all. Maybe that's the real adventure - staying open to what comes.
PATAGONIA. Okay now I need you to know that's literally been my screensaver for months. The O Circuit is calling my name. I love how you think about adventure though - not a checklist but a way of being. Want to compare trail notes sometime? I have SO many recommendations.
I'd love that! There's nothing quite like getting recommendations from someone who actually lives for this stuff. Maybe we can swap our favorite hidden gems - the places that don't make it to Instagram but stay in your memory forever.
Yes! The secret spots are the real treasures. I know a canyon in Utah that'll change your life and like 5 people know about it. This is the kind of knowledge that should be shared with fellow adventurers. I have a feeling we could plan some epic expeditions together!
Strong chemistry building.
Highlights
- Both have a strong desire for outdoor adventures and exploration
- Exchanged hiking trail recommendations and travel bucket lists
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About ShellShocked
Life's too short to stay in one place! I've bungee jumped, skydived, and once got lost in the Amazon (best week ever). I thrive on spontaneity and believe the best stories start with 'I wasn't planning to, but...' Currently planning my next expedition and looking for a co-pilot.
Looking for:
Someone who says 'yes' first and figures out the details later. A partner in crime for 3am airport runs, unexpected detours, and finding the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in places we can't pronounce.