Adventure Travel. Scuba Diving. Sustainability.
Adventure Travel. Scuba Diving. Sustainability.
Hi, My name is Thao Nguyen.
I’m a travel blogger & storytelling scientist who specializes in:
Solo-Adventure Travel (25 countries & counting)
Scuba Diving (10 countries & counting)
Marine Conservation
Sustainability & Environmental Policies
BA in Political Science from the University of Wyoming
MA in (1) Political Science (2) Environment and Natural Resources
PADI Certified Advanced Open Water Diver
SSI Certified Dive Master & Dive Guide
As a social scientist & researcher...
How I became a social scientist traveling from Houston to Wyoming to Indonesia.
Traveling back "Home"
Quick recap and journey of the last 15 months from Indonesia, Vietnam, Tokyo, Hawaii, Texas, and finally….Wyoming.
The Biggest Scuba Expo in Indonesia - Tips on what to buy
Indonesia’s biggest scuba diving show and tips on the best things to buy while at a show like this.
One year anniversary travel blogging 2019
Officially one year since I started my travel blog
Marie Kondo -ing in Wyoming
First time reading and implementing the KonMarie Method to tidying up after being separated from majority of my material possessions for more than a year.
Where Are You From?
Home is a complicated term for me. After living in four different countries, yet born and raised in the U.S, home is defined in my own way.
Afternoon nap time in Vietnam
Some places in Viet Nam are closed in the middle of the day.
FreeWiFi Passwords in Vietnam
Typical wifi passwords for coffee shops and places in Viet Nam
2019 Sustainable travel, marine conservation, and cultural immersion
The importance of the coral triangle and the correlation with the type of food that’s in your fridge.
What if somethings goes wrong during solo travel?
What if something goes wrong while traveling solo? Where will curiosity take you?
How to save on books while traveling
The best way to save money while traveling for book nerds like me.
November 2018 - Moved from Indonesia to Viet Nam
Officially done with my Fulbright grant in Indonesia & I made another big move. Would you rather stay in your comfort zone or answer to your higher calling?
3 lessons after one year in Indonesia
Three major life lessons and personal growth in soft skills after living in Indonesia for a year.
Small wins & planting seeds
Influencers turn conservationist or is it rooted in white saviorism? Everyone has a voice to plant seeds of change.
How the Scuba Life Chose Me?
Scuba Diving is a way of life. Here’s a story of how scuba diving started for me.
PIRATES - they're real
Indigenous stories about real life pirates and the fact that pirates are still a thing in 2018.
A dream come true... Wakatobi National Park
Finally made it to my research site and here’s all the logistics of Wakatobi, Indonesia
Here at last.....Wakatobi National Park, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
I finally made it to my research site for my Fulbright grant. Wakatobi National Park, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Spending time and money on what you love is not a loss
Traveling and scuba diving in one of the most coveted and pristine places in the world (Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia)