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The Maldives was long a sultanate, first under Dutch and then under British protection. It became a republic in 1968, three years after independence. Since 1978, President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM - currently in his sixth term in office - has dominated the islands' political scene. Following riots in the capital Male in August 2004, the president and his government have pledged to embark upon democratic reforms, including a more representative political system and expanded political freedoms. Tourism and fishing are being developed on the archipelago. To be updated

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By A New Beginning
June 18th 2007

Fish Blood Chutney and Other Maldivian Delicacies Asia » Maldives

Giravaaru

Having spent the previous night in the park at Colombo's international airport I was fairly exhausted when I arrived in the Maldives. Although I was looking forward to my stay in the Maldives I felt a slight sense of trepidation as I was travelling alone. The Maldives is marketed as a romantic destination for couples on their honeymoon and I felt that this could end up being a fairly depressing holiday. I'd been to the Maldives before, but I'd been travelling with someone so it had been different. Thankfully my fears turned out to be unfounded. Although there were plenty [View Full Entry]

Minaret of the Grand Friday Mosque - Male

Maldivian Delicacies of the Fishy Variety

By Rochelle
May 20th 2007

The Dive Files Asia » Maldives

On the boat

So, to fill in some time in the islands before work starts (Sunday), I decided that it could be nice to go for my Advanced Open Water Diving Certification. Basically this means I can dive deeper (to 30 metres), navigate underwater, drift dive, night dive etc. The team is pretty crazy on the island (photos to come) - we have a Dane, a Maldivian, a German and 2 Italians - and so you always have a good trip. I have a small confession to make. Tried to do the dive on Friday, however the sea was very rough and for [View Full Entry]

By gandg
May 20th 2007

Heaven on Earth Asia » Maldives

Sunrise

Expecting to land in tropical paradise, we instead stepped foot into a $270/night shithole hotel room in Male for an overnight stay, before departing by sea plane to our Maldivian resort the next morning. Gene was fit to be tied when he discovered that the Internet would be down for the rest of the evening. As though putting a child down to sleep, I had to convince Gene that the sooner we went to bed, the sooner our day in paradise would present itself. The following morning, all hotel guests were bused out to the seaplane port. As Gene sat over [View Full Entry]

By Rochelle
May 16th 2007

Life in the tropics Asia » Maldives

Bodu Hithi from the air

Picture this: swaying palm trees, white warm sand, 35 degree heat, humid air, afternoon siestas... ah yes, this is the life. The routine is generally sleep, eat, gym or swim, eat, read or dive, sleep, read or email, eat, drink, sleep! Every now and then I go to the capital to get off this however many metres squared island we live on, but other than that, life goes on as usual. I start working from Sunday, so that will keep me a little more occupied, although so far so good! Don't think I will be signing up for any "Survivor" [View Full Entry]

Andrea with Cris' parents Franco & Luisa

By stav_n_teresa
May 1st 2007

Old email come blog Asia » Maldives

Trip thuss farHey kids - first installment of travel toss. It's only been two weeks - you're probably not missing me, and I'm definately not missing you but here goes. And there we were sleeping on an ergonomically designed piece of plastic furniture at 3am at Singapore airport - top sleep... Then we were off to India via Sri Lanka. Our itinerary suggested a mere 7hr stopover in Sri Lanka though - only enough time for a sri lankan curry and a nap. Little did we know we'd be eating a lot more Sri Lankan curry. We were turned away [View Full Entry]

By Glyn
April 29th 2007

Life in Paradise Asia » Maldives

Male

Well, here are a few chosen pics to give you a snapshot (literally) of life here in Paradise where the water really is turqouise, the tuna is plentiful and it's always 32 degrees. The last three months have flown by and I only have a few weeks left in the Maldives. It's been fascinating and great to travel around the islands a fair amount to see different volunteers and meet their colleagues. I've had lots of time to do a lot of reading, snorkeling, diving and swimming and will hopefully spend some more time diving once I finish work. But [View Full Entry]

By Chellebelle
March 21st 2007

Heaven Asia » Maldives

The Maldives

We have arrived in heaven. Well a little bit of heaven anyway. The Taj Coral Reef Resort in the Maldives. We stayed here for 3 lovely nights. We had our own room boy who cleaned our over water bungalow twice a day. The room was huge and we had a set of steps that lead straight down into the water. We went swimming and snorkelling and diving. We even saw a turtle and a shark while snorkelling. There really isn't too much to say about the Maldives except for the fact that they are amazing. All we did was sleep, eat, [View Full Entry]

By Oceanblue
October 10th 2006

Last day exploring Male' City.. Asia » Maldives

totally dark Kay.. guess I'll become chocogirl soon hahaha

Last day exploring Male' City... Checked out from Club Med quite early coz want to spend more time exploring Male' Capital. what a name male city... do they have female city? hahaha just realized it pronounce "Ma-lay" The international airport is an island by itself, located about 4 km. (2 miles) from the capital, Male'. Arrived at the airport island, after asking few staffs where can we leave our bags, then we finally found the counter for leaving luggage near information center with the cost around 100 rufiyaa ( US $1 = MRF 12.85) At information center, I searched more informat [View Full Entry]

never noticed this island near by Kani before..

Me with the captain.. who told I missed dolphins

By Oceanblue
October 9th 2006

another day in paradise.. Asia » Maldives

On the way back from snorkling

Another day in paradise...woke up so early today.. I'd planned to go snorkeling again in the morning 9:30 session.. Never give up to see dolphins... finished shower... but not enough time to have breakfast so I decided to go straight away without having breakfast... Not quite long this time speed boats come.. this time I walked in front and get myself a best view eventhough I lost my contact lens yesterday.. couldn't see things clearly but still hope to see dolphins today.. The speed boat took me to different location today.. I wasn't nervous anymore getting into water this time.. [View Full Entry]

quick self portrait at spa while Joe's checking spa courses

secret area I've discovered at the back of island

By Oceanblue
October 8th 2006

2nd day in paradise.. Asia » Maldives

Shot pic for myself again..

2nd day in paradise... so surprise Joe woke up so early today.. waiting in my bed for him to finish shower and pampering himself made me fall asleep again.. then he jus t told me he'd go to restaurant have breakfast and go snorkeling and let's meet at restaurant.. I had a quick shower rush to see him at restaurant.. couldn't find him there.. so I had breakfast alone and spending time on the island by myself.. walked to the shop bought postcards and wrote to friends.. Joe backed to room at lunch time he said he waited for me [View Full Entry]

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