I was clueless about the ins and outs of Maldives when I first went there. I know for a fact that the country sits in the middle of Indian Ocean and that it is made …
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Backpacking Maldives: Budget Itinerary, Expenses & Other Tips
Someone asked me if there is such a thing as “budget backpacking in Maldives”? And I remember answering “yes” without any hint of hesitation. Well, actually, I would like to believe that there is. Maybe …
Continue readingTales of a True Wanderer: The Joys and Pains of Solo Travel
In 2011, I ventured to Bangkok on my own to tour the city’s attractions. I got lost in translation, mistaken to a Thai, entered some temples for free, almost victimized by the “jewelry store” scam …
Continue readingSnapshot: Maldivian Sunrise
Hulhumale Public Beach Hulhumale Island, Maldives The Maldives will not be called “The Sunny Side of Life” for nothing. For an archipelago where it feels like summer all year round, The Maldives boasts of the …
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Maadhoo Finolhu (Picnic Island) South Atoll, Maldives Maadhoo Finolhu, a serene and uninhabited island surrounded by perfectly fine white sand and warm turquoise water, is only one of the thousand islands that comprise The Maldives, …
Continue readingDiving in The Maldives: Miyaru Faru and Kuda Giri in South Male Atoll
I was half-hearted when I booked my dives in the Maldives. With diving rate that is almost double than what I usually pay for when diving in the Philippines, I almost backed out. After all, …
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