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Asia » Maldives March 7th 2016

“OMG !!! Is this for real?” This was the first thing I asked myself as soon as I saw the ocean from the window seat in the flight that I was about to set foot in the Maldivian soil. This was the first time that I went to Maldives and not even 5 seconds since I landed in this magical islands I fell in love with the beautiful ocean, the beach and of course the atmosphere of the country. Since I got there early in the morning (around 7am) I decided to check in with the hotel and then start my adventure by looking for a place to have breakfast. Even though the hotel provided us breakfast I decided to have something from outside because that’s why I came here in the first place, to try ... read more
Yeah I did it !!!
The white sand bank in the middle of the ocean
The beautiful Airport

Asia » Maldives » Kaafu Atoll February 7th 2016

MALDIVES.Lies in the middle of Indian Ocean, this beautiful country is composed of 26 atolls ( ring-shaped coral reef including a coral rim that encircles a lagoon partially or completely). The visa is upon arrival for most nationalities. You can check online if you need to apply for a visa beforehand just to be safe. The currencies they accept are USD and their own: Maldivian rufiyaa . JULY TRAVEL. We flew to Maldives from Dubai via Sri Lankan Airline. The flight duration was approximately 8 hours, 2-hour lay-over in Colombo. Personally, I enjoyed the flight (it was my first time to fly in the said airline), not to mention it is way cheaper compared to Emirates Airline. My boyfriend traveled 5 days before me since he went scuba diving. He did 8 dives in the span ... read more
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You can see the over water suites from the beach
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Asia » Maldives » Kaafu Atoll January 23rd 2016

Geo: 4.1742, 73.5109We arrived in port very early. When we looked out from our balcony we were surrounded by cranes and container ships. This was not a cruise ship terminal but a working commercial port. We were told that due to taxi regulations no shuttle buses would run until 11am and it was a 20 minute walk to the gate. We had breakfast and then left the ship about 8-30am. There were some stalls set up on the dock and we stopped and each bought a shirt and a little Sri Lankan elephant to add to our collection. There were also some taxi drivers offering tours but when we enquired the charge was $40 for an hour. We then started walking. After about five minute we came across another group of taxis. A couple had negotiated ... read more
By the huge cranes
Sacred cow at the Hindu temple
Outside the Hindu temple

Asia » Maldives » Kaafu Atoll December 26th 2015

Geo: 4.1748, 73.5089Finishing off our incredible honeymoon in the Maldives was one of the best ideas ever!All inclusive for 5 nights in this amazing setting was definitely an amazing experience and memory.We stayed at The Meeru Resort which is an hour boat ride direct from the airport. Our accommodation was an Overwater Jacuzzi Bungalow and the views were incredible!! We never got sick of the views!Our room was great! Heaps of different marine life would swim by our room, reef sharks, trumpet fish, stingrays, squid and heaps of other varieties of fish, unfortunately no turtles ha.Five days was already amazing but we wished we had more time. We spent our days relaxing on the beach and doing some activities. We went kayaking, we took a scenic flight over the islands which was so beautiful. We took ... read more
Scenic Flight Trip
Meeru Resort
Meeru Resort

Asia » Maldives » Male Atoll August 30th 2015

My friend and I were able to find affordable flights and accommodations from Jakarta. Our flight route went from Jakarta to Sri Lanka and from Sri Lanka to the Maldives. Once we landed in the Maldives we were escorted to a private speedboat which took us to our island for the week. The boat ride from the airport to the island was about 45min long. The resort we stayed at made up the whole island so we felt like we were on a private get-away. We had a beach bungalow and could see the ocean from our deck. The time of year we went was perfect as it was the end of the low season but one week away from the peak season opening. There were others at the resort with us BUT so often we ... read more
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Asia » Maldives February 9th 2015

Paradise in the India Ocean... read more
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Asia » Maldives » Shaviyani Atoll January 26th 2015

It was an unexpected journey, after a long period of attending interviews after interviews. I got selected as an English teacher in Shaviyani Atoll, Republic of Maldives on 6th January 2006. The beautiful island nation came to our view as the Indian Airlines flight landed on the floating runway of the Hulhule international airport. The major attraction of the island is the cool, friendly behavior of the people, besides the small islands surrounded by corals and the clear, blue sea. I stayed for nearly a week in the capital Male and gained a firsthand experience of the different lifestyle of those wonderful people. People are generally lucky, though Maldives is not a developed country. Tourists from Europe and other Asian countries and from Africa and the America visit Maldives to experience the beautiful location of the ... read more

Asia » Maldives » Male Atoll January 20th 2015

For a couple of nights we have been sat next to young families, both having 3 young children 6mth to 4yrs, not really a problem and something we can both relate too. as I sit there remembering the days and wondering did I look as tried as she, the waiter on both evenings asks us if we want to move, which we poliety turn down, as children will be children. So the following evening we are guided upstairs to the end of the restaurant to a secluded corner behind bars over looking the ocean, oh how romantic i think! Well would believe such a think as Keith being in trouble? We have missed a couple of lunches, what you've got to understand is there is so much food, it at least 3 courses every meal! At ... read more

Asia » Maldives » Male Atoll January 20th 2015

Swimming! As the water is so clear and you can sea? the bottom as well as the fish we have done a fair bit of swimming it really is like having a bath... read more

Asia » Maldives » Male Atoll January 20th 2015

As our week draws to an end it really has been about reading, rest & relaxation just wonderful! We have 2 more hrs here and then head off for Singapore ( we are debating wether to miss lunch) oh. Then there's always sun sea & sand! But just leaves me to sending warm vibes to you all( it's a bit hotter than warm but sending hot vibes is not right?)... read more
We will miss the blue ocean




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