School
Otterbein University
Expertise
Solo Travel, Weird Tourism, Culinary Travel
- Jordan writes regularly about hidden gems, like haunted sites, quirky museums, or board game bars for hyper-local publications.
- She has written and published guides on the best things to do during a weekend getaway, or how to see everything in a city from A-Z.
- She is known for creating content on strange travel sites, from a Toilet Seat Art Museum to a decades-old dinosaur statue on a forgotten trail.
Experience
Before writing for Islands, Jordan cut her teeth in the content management world, writing for large tech companies like Comcast. She has been a professional writer for a decade, fueled by her love for off-the-beaten-path tourism, exploring, and supporting the arts. Her hobbies include reading science fiction, hiking with her pup, and finding the best vegan food while traveling. Jordan is a regular contributor to (614) Magazine, Stock & Barrel, Refined Magazine, and Experience Columbus. In 2015, Jordan received the John Benjamin Kessler Award and a Quiz & Quill writing award for exemplary creative writing in both nonfiction and poetry, and her published short story, "The Chair," resulted in a 2024 Pushcart Prize for Fiction nomination.
Education
Jordan has her B.A. in English and creative writing, with a minor in music, from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
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Tennessee
By Jordan Abbruzzese
The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Knoxville, this serpentine Tennessee lake has something for every outdoor lover, from fishing to hiking trails.
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Indiana
By Jordan Abbruzzese
Escape the urban crowds at this quaint Indiana town on the shores of Lake Michigan, boasting tons of outdoor recreation and historical sites to explore.
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Kentucky
By Jordan Abbruzzese
If you're looking for a family vacation that involves crawling through caves, hiking underground suspension bridges, or zip lining, check out this Kentucky gem.
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Hiking
By Jordan Abbruzzese
One state park in Indiana might not have the crowds of Yosemite, but its ravine hikes, canoeing, fishing, and waterfalls are well worth the trip.
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