| 1. Sharanya Iyer grew up in a middle-class family. |
| 2. She travels to document offbeat countries and lesser-known places around the world, earning the moniker 'TrulyNomadly'. |
| 3. An avid swimmer since age six, she regards herself as a water baby. |
| 4. Sharanya excelled academically and was top of her class at Mudra Institute of Communications. |
| 5. During a visit to Iceland in 2015, she discovered her passion for diving. |
| 6. Her travel adventures include trekking to Everest Base Camp, exploring Petra, and camping in the Sahara. |
| 7. She has a keen interest in ocean conservation, working closely with PADI to promote sustainable diving practices. |
| 8. Sharanya has visited over 40 countries and 6 continents, investing a significant amount in her travels despite facing online criticism. |
| 9. She has been featured in influencer lists by Conde Nast Traveller India and Elle India. |
| 10. In 2021, she became a certified rescue diver, snorkeler, and scuba diver. |
| 11. She hosts group scuba diving trips to help more Indians get certified in diving. |
| 12. In 2018, she was featured in the Conde Nast Traveller India Influencers List and the Elle India Influencers List. |
| 13. She is a PADI Ambassador Diver. |
| 14. Some of her notable travels include visiting the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine, traveling across Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan), and volunteering at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. |
| 15. She is working towards becoming a Master Scuba Diver. |
| 16. She is a rescuer of sea creatures and ocean advocate. |
