Adventure Travel. Scuba Diving. Sustainability.

Hi, My name is Thao Nguyen.
I’m a travel blogger & storytelling scientist who specializes in:

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

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PIRATES - they're real

Indigenous stories about real life pirates and the fact that pirates are still a thing in 2018.

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Finally made it to my research site and here’s all the logistics of Wakatobi, Indonesia

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I finally made it to my research site for my Fulbright grant. Wakatobi National Park, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Traveling and scuba diving in one of the most coveted and pristine places in the world (Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia)

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A note of inspiration to chase your wildest dreams because it just might come true like mines did.

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My favorite things about coffee shops in Indonesia.

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Most travel blogs are carefully curated. I rather write honestly.

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This is my fifth time visiting Indonesia, but this time as a Fulbright Researcher. What a dream come true. Manifest the life you want.

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Researching the best website to host my blog.

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My very first travel blog post and my excuse for what took so long.

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Press feature in the Laramie, WY local newspaper. Thao Nguyen awarded Fulbright Research Grant to Indonesia.