Shannon Wianecki

Shannon Wianecki has been exploring Hawai'i's hidden treasures since her "small kid" days. She contributes to numerous publications worldwide including Smithsonian, BBC Travel, and Hana Hou! -the Hawaiian Airlines magazine. In 2016, the Hawai'i Ecotourism Association named her Travel Writer of the Year and she has twice been a finalist for Best Independent Journalist in Hawai'i. When she isn't busy writing about rare plants or fascinating local characters, she's out looking for them with her...See more

Shannon Wianecki has been exploring Hawai'i's hidden treasures since her "small kid" days. She contributes to numerous publications worldwide including Smithsonian, BBC Travel, and Hana Hou! -the Hawaiian Airlines magazine. In 2016, the Hawai'i Ecotourism Association named her Travel Writer of the Year and she has twice been a finalist for Best Independent Journalist in Hawai'i. When she isn't busy writing about rare plants or fascinating local characters, she's out looking for them with her four-legged sidekick, Spike. She resides on Maui's north shore. See less