DR SORAYA RAHIM ISMAIL
Managing Director, Vitality Boost Sdn Bhd
Nothing makes me happier than a holiday filled with new experiences and activities. Since I love both sports and travel, scuba diving near the Galapagos Islands is definitely one of the top priorities on my bucket list! I had originally planned to go there during my honeymoon, but it wasn’t a suitable season for diving at the time. Located off the western coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, this national park and marine reserve is where Charles Darwin came up with his theory of evolution and the geeky scientist in me is dying to see it with my own eyes. Little has changed in these islands, and innumerable mammals, reptiles and birds have managed to thrive there in peace. The marine mammals such as the sea lions are also known to be very friendly, and some might even come up close just to greet you! As for scuba diving, I started during my late teens and have dived in many places Belize, Mexico, Cuba, Egypt, Australia and all around South-East Asia, including Sipadan, which, in my opinion, is one of the best diving spots in the world. I am a water baby at heart and I love the sea, so diving, for me, is a very pleasurable and peaceful endeavour. Being able to experience the many wonders of the marine world up close, plus the ocean’s quiet environment, gives me a sense of complete freedom.
