Destination
Maldives
Traveling to the Maldives on the local islands, without resorts: my guide, my real budget and my Muslim friendly addresses in Maalhos, Dhigurah and Malé.
Dhigurah in video: A white sand beach stretching for nearly 2 km, a sandbank in the middle of the lagoon, and whale sharks cruising close by: Dhigurah is picture-perfect. Located in the South Ari Atoll, this long, narrow island is attracting more and more travelers, and…
In the heart of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Maalhos in the Maldives is one of those local islands you leave with regret. Small, peaceful, and full of charm, it offers privileged access to one of the Maldives' most spectacular sights: the dance of the manta rays. I spent four…
Going to the Maldives without staying in a resort is possible, and it's a truly unique experience. On the local islands of the Maldives, you discover the country as it really is: peaceful villages, welcoming locals, and lagoons as turquoise as any postcard, all for a much more reasonable price. But traveling…
Are the Maldives too expensive? The answer in video. The Maldives have a reputation for being a destination reserved for honeymoons and those with large budgets. However, there is another way to discover them, with a much more reasonable Maldives budget: stay on the local islands, inhabited by the Maldivians, where…