There's no limit to what you can achieve

Thao Nguyen sitting on a wooden pier over a body of water in Karimunjawa Indonesia

When there's a pause or delay, use that time to chase one of the many other dreams you have. I am currently waiting on research permits and official letters to come around. Until then, I just booked the trip of my dreams. Going to where National Geographic and many documentaries have filmed. I am going to experiences these places with my own eyes. Raja Ampat, here I come. 

Raja Ampat is world renowned for the infamous islands you see below. The area has some of the most pristine and wildly biodiverse waters in the world. Every scuba diver knows of the beauty, but few have ventured the extensive travel journey to this wondrous place.

I booked my flight, bought my ferry ticket, and arranged my scuba dive/accommodations. Thereโ€™s an exhilarating feeling every single time I accomplish the very thing I thought was out of reach. Makes me honestly believe: There is no limit to what you can achieve.

Raymond, a dear friend, consistently inspires me to chase my wildest dream. Thankful for friends like him who dreams beyond measure.

Thao Nguyen

Thao Nguyen is a travel writer and field-based storyteller exploring the intersections of conservation, politics of travel, and location freedom with her new RV.

Holding a Masterโ€™s degree in (1)Political Science and (2)Environment and Natural Resources, she examines how environmental policy and public lands shape not only landscapes, but also the communities connected to them.

Her work moves across Americaโ€™s national parks, Southeast Asiaโ€™s coastal communities, and tropical underwater ecosystems, with a focus on sustainability, cultural connection, and the serendipitous encounters that define meaningful travel.

Fulbright Researcher - Indonesia 2018
Scuba Schools International (SSI) Certified Dive Master & Dive Guide

http://thaotalks.com
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