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YUVi Blue Maldives: Your Perfect Island Escape in Himmafushi
When people think of the Maldives, luxury overwater villas and eye-watering price tags often come to mind. But what if I told you there’s a way to experience the magic of this island paradise without breaking the bank? Enter YUVi Blue Maldives & Spa – a charming guesthouse on Himmafushi Island that’s redefining what it…
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🌴 Himmafushi Island Travel Guide for Expats: A Budget-Friendly Maldives Getaway
By Dabawenya Traveller | Maldives Local Islands | Updated January 2026 🏝️ Introduction If you’re an expat living in the Maldives or simply visiting Malé for a short stay, Himmafushi Island is your perfect weekend escape. Just 20 minutes away by speedboat, this local island mixes authentic Maldivian charm with affordable adventure — making it…
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Hondaafushi Island Resort Maldives
There are many reasons why tourists keep on coming back to the Maldives. The top three of them are sun, sea, and sand. A perfect background for Instagram photos. At the north end of the Maldives is Haa Dhaalu Atoll. It is where you can find Hondaafushi Island Resort. It is a 50-minute domestic flight…
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How Filipinos Can Work as a Direct Hire in the Maldives
The Maldives is a tiny country consisting of little islands. It is located in the Indian Ocean south-west of Sri Lanka and India. This paradise island country is a famous holiday destination for many tourists all around the world because of its fine white sand beaches and crystal clear blue waters. The capital city is…
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7 Reasons Why Foreigners Choose to Retire in the Philippines
The Philippines, a small country in Southeast Asia is a haven for foreign retirees. Many of them settled here with their family and are happily living here for a long time. Here are 7 reasons why foreigners chose to retire in the Philippines. 1. The Filipino people. The number one reason why foreigners chose to…
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Authentic Korean Dining in Davao City at Nuna Restaurant
Tired of the usual fast food restaurant? Check out this cool and hip Korean Restaurant at Davao City.
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DELECTABLE FILIPINO CUISINE AT PATOK SA MANOK RESTAURANT
Patok sa Manok is a home-grown restaurant that started as a “lechon manok stall” and grew to a chain of restaurants in Davao City. Their restaurant at Lanang, Davao City is located beside Waterfront Insular hotel and in front of Fortune Executive Homes. Patok sa Manok restaurant has just reopened its doors to diners after…
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DUSITD2 DAVAO: A STAYCATION DURING PANDEMIC
The pandemic has greatly affected the tourism industry especially the hotels. In Davao City, hotels have temporarily closed during the lockdown. But since the ease of the city’s quarantine regulation, some hotels including DusitD2 Davao have reopened. DusitD2 Davao is the latest addition to Davao City’s international chain of hotels. It is located at Lanang,…
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CAVANICO IL MARE RESORT: FIRST GETAWAY DURING PANDEMIC
The weather was so hot that we thought of booking an overnight stay at Samal Island to get away from the city and go swimming. Samal island is just a few minutes boat ride from Davao City. At first, we are still hesitant that there may be travel restrictions when going there due to the…
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JOURNEY BACK HOME: AN OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER’S STORY
My one-year work contract with Cocoon Resort Maldives as a resident singer ended in March 2020 but because of the Covid-19 pandemic there was a lockdown and all business establishments and resorts were closed including Cocoon Resort. There were no domestic and international flights. I was supposed to transfer to my new job as a…