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
The Best Country to Travel in 2023: Indonesia
Indonesia is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history. It is also a very diverse country, with over 17,000 islands and a population of over 270 million people. This diversity makes Indonesia a great place to visit for anyone interested in learning about different cultures and ways of life.
Decentralization effects on environmental policy in Karimunjawa National Park
A book chapter wrote regarding decentralization in Indonesia’s national marine park.
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.
3 lessons after one year in Indonesia
Three major life lessons and personal growth in soft skills after living in Indonesia for a year.
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)
There's no limit to what you can achieve
A note of inspiration to chase your wildest dreams because it just might come true like mines did.
Why am I in Indonesia?
This is my fifth time visiting Indonesia, but this time as a Fulbright Researcher. What a dream come true. Manifest the life you want.