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 […]

🌴 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 […]

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 […]

How Filipinos Can Work as a Direct Hire in the Maldives

Working in 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 […]

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 […]

Quarantined Life in the Island

I was working as a Marketing Officer in a big transport company in Davao when I read a job posting on social media from my former agent. He posted that he urgently needs a singer in a resort in the Maldives. I became interested since I have worked before in the Maldives twice as a […]

24 Things To Do In An Island of Maldives for One Year

I am a Filipina singer working in a small island resort in Maldives. It is my first time to work outside of the Philippines. My musician partner and I will be working here in Maldives for one year (or more). We arrived here in Meedhupparu Island, Maldives on September 21, 2014. This island has a […]