Hi, we’re Shannon and Gerry Arner, the couple behind Arner Adventures. After years of building a business and working around the clock, we sold our business, downsized, and made some big changes to the way we live. Today, we’re based in Western North Carolina, within easy reach of Charlotte, Asheville, Boone, and Greenville, SC, and use the region as our home base for travels near and far.

Through Arner Adventures, we share intentional travel, simple living, wellness, sustainability, and life as a childfree couple. Our blog, podcast, and social channels combine firsthand travel experiences, practical resources, honest conversations, and the everyday things that make life more fun. Whether we’re exploring a destination, trying something new close to home, or sharing what we’ve learned from changing our own lives, our goal is simple: make the most of life without needing more stuff—or waiting for someday.