About The Book

A Continental Affliction is an adventure travel memoir spanning South America, Oceania, Africa, Europe, and North America—told with wit, wonder, and the shock of navigating the world on $10 a day with only paper maps, a backpack, and later, a bicycle.

“A celebration of wanderlust, serendipity, and the world as it was before we could Google our way through it.” – Marianne C. Bohr, author Gap Year: A Baby Boomer Adventure Across 21 Countries

About The Author

Brian G. Shannon brings an unusual résumé to travel writing. With a career spanning the spectrum of finance, software, entrepreneurship, problem-solving and leadership, he has continued to nurture and service a lifelong wanderlust that finally found its way onto the page. Canadian by birth and American by residence, Brian writes from the perspective of someone who has spent decades navigating personalities, budgets and border crossings. These days, Brian balances writing, running, hiking, traveling, parenting, and working. He lives in Maryland with his true north, Stephanie, and the two are already planning their next adventure.

About The Moderator

Jasmine Vaughn-Hal is a Baltimore native who spent much of her life as a bicoastal kid. She graduated from California State University, Northridge. As a Baltimore community enterprise reporter, she aims to tell robust stories about the people, quirky traditions, challenges and solutions in different parts of Charm City.

Why join the Banner Book Club?

The Banner Book Club is your chance to meet and speak directly with prize-winning authors about their latest books and connect with a community of fellow book lovers. It’s an opportunity to explore Maryland’s literary heritage and engage with the trusted journalism that drives positive change. You’ll be the first to know of our upcoming book club events. And it’s free!