Travel writer and avid scuba diver, Adrienne Jordan, has been an adventure traveler for 10 years and has contributed to the likes of Conde Nast, Lonely Planet, NatGeo, and AFAR. She has completed over 60 dives in some of the most amazing places in the world, from the Maldives to Tulum to Dubai. She shares her personal experiences surrounding travel, creating a more inclusive scuba diving community, and her involvement with meaningful organizations like, Diving With a Purpose.
We also talk about
- How she pivoted away from a pre-med path post college to becoming an adventure traveler/writer.
- Her 4 favorite places to scuba dive in the world.
- What it’s like to dive in an ancient cenote.
- Her harrowing attempt to get certified in less-than-ideal conditions.
- Where to start if you want to get certified.
- Dive organization recommendations.
- The most unique things she’s seen while diving.
- Her experience with Dive with a Purpose and how it impacted her.
- How she encourages more diversity in scuba diving.
Resources
Learn more: adriennejordan.com
Instagram: @ajeveryday
Twitter: ajworldtravels
Links
“Scuba Diving Slave Shipwrecks Is a Spiritual Journey” – AFAR
“Youth Diving With a Purpose” – Scuba Diving
“Jump Into The Freakiest Dive Site In Mexico” – Forbes
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