Nakaiy-Monsoon Calendar Maldives being a nation that is ninety nine percent sea and one percent land, the weather obviously plays a significant role in day to day life. Since ancient times, the Maldivian people have organized their lives around a calendar of nakaiy comprising a series of thirteen or fourteen day intervals, each with a...Read More
Maldives is well known for an idyllic island getaway destination and is continuing to grow its popularity. We know there are many reasons why we should travel to the Maldives, individual traveller has his own list of wishes and priorities. Here are some of few good reasons to travel to the Maldives. 1. The Maldives...Read More
Diving in the Maldives is fun and it is a unique experience. Each liveaboard ship is accompanied by a Dhoni, a separate diving vessel from which all dives are carried out. The dive gear and compressors are kept on the Dhoni for the entire safari, meaning that the guest don’t have to carry their gears back and...Read More
If your idea of surfing is uncrowded seas, Maldives is the place for you to surf. Surfing was introduced to the Maldives in the late 70s. In 1973 Tony Hinde an Australian surfer took a break from surfing in Sri Lanka and together with a friend set sail for the Africa. He was never to...Read More
Diving in the Maldives is one of those mesmerizing experiences that stays with you long after you’ve left the country’s pristine islands, swaying palm trees and crystal-clear waters behind. Maldives is one of the top destination of choice for divers from all over the world, this tiny Indian-Ocean Country is made up of more than...Read More
Scuba diving equipment adapts you to the underwater world and makes you part of it. You do the diving, but your scuba gear makes it possible for you. Here are some of the names of those important scuba equipments. MaskFinsSnorkelBDC – Buoyancy Control DeviceRegulatorCylinderExposure suitSPG – Submersible Pressure GaugeAlternative air sourceCompassDive computerWhistle Did you know?Almost...Read More
The Napolean Wrasse locally known as “Maahulhunbu Landaa” can instantly be recognized by its size, color and shape. It is one of the largest reef fishes in the world. They can grow up to 230cm and weigh 190kg. Colors vary with age and sex. The growth of Napolean wrasse is extremely slow. At around six...Read More
Although, the staff in resort islands speak multi-languages such as English, Italian, French, German, Japanese or chinese. It is not always the same that of the hotels in Maldives if you stay in one of the local island guest houses of the Maldives. Most of the younger generation speaks and understands English language but not...Read More
There are over 1190 islands in the Maldives with breath taking underwater realms, swaying palm trees and white powdery beaches. It is almost impossible to reach all the islands or to explore the dive sites within a 14 days or 7 days vacation to the Maldives, travel by a safari boat or by a cruise...Read More
Apart from luxury resort experiences, stay on boat holidays or stay with friends, I have spent a lot of nights in hotels as a apart of my profession. And of course there are inevitably some things I don’t like about some of those hotels. My top 10 hotel hates: 1. Hotels charging over the odds...Read More
