Tag: maldives
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Maldives: A Dream Come True
I have always dreamed of staying in an island with very fine white sand and crystal clear seawater. I imagined myself relaxing under the shade of a coconut tree looking out to the calm sea on a very nice sunny weather. This island is secluded and only a few people can come because going and…