How to pack like a pro (Infographic)

Travelling is always fun and exciting—except for the part where you need to pack a day’s worth of clothes in a bag, luggage or carry on. A lot of people are struggling with packing—all that folding (or rolling) and space skimping can be a total nightmare. Hopping on a plane/train/bus or ship anytime soon? You might want to check these packing hacks now! A vacation should be worry-free and easy. Don’t don’t burden yourself with heavy bags and panic packing.  Last time we have shared what’s in our suitcase for the Maldives trip. Now we are sharing the five pro packing…
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What to pack for a Maldives Trip? What’s in our suitcase!

What to pack when going to the Maldives You are going to Maldives! Can you wait for a sunny day at the beach, with the fine sand on your skin and the breeze coming from the sea? We know you no longer can’t. But, first things first: what should you pack? You may think that all you’ll need to pack for a holiday to the Maldives would be your swimsuit and your suntan lotion—but Maldives is not all about the beach. There are a few extras you’ll definitely want to squeeze into your case! Know the seaplane weight allowance. Before…
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Gestures, Greetings and Manners in Maldives

LANGUAGE Useful words and phrases to get around Maldives The national language of the Maldives is called Dhivehi. Dhivehi language is an offshoot of the Indo-Aryan language family. It is a pidgin language that combines the basic syntax of the Sri Lankan language Sinhala with words, phrases and grammar borrowed from every nationality that has used the island nation as an anchorage over the centuries. Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Dravidian, French, Portuguese and English influences can all be found in Dhivehi, Though Dhivehi is the official language, English language is widely spoken in the country. English is also used as the business…
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How to spend your 36 hours in Maldives

Who says you don’t have the time to visit and spent their vacation in Maldives? You can always spare one weekend to enjoy the water, sand, wind and overall experience you can get in the Maldivian Paradise. 36 hours maybe quite a short time to enjoy a full length, but, it doesn’t mean you can’t do it and have fun. Yes, there may be a lot of things to see, do and explore in Maldives but, trust us, a two-day travel to it is worth it. At least, there’s more to see when you come back the next time, right?…
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Movies filmed and to be filmed in Maldives you must watch

With its majestic views, great culture and hospitable people, it is not shocking that Maldives is featured in many movies from various filming companies around the world to date. And as the facilities in the country continue to develop as the years’ pass, the paradise continues to attract filmmakers from around the globe. The islands may be located in one of the roughest waters in the world, the Indian Ocean, but it won’t stop directors, writers, producers and actors from the Hollywood, Bollywood, and European film industry from filming in the unbelievable beauty of Maldives. They will brave any challenges…
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The Rise of Maldives as the world’s top tourist destination: History and Statistics

Who would have thought that a bunch of small islands scattered in the Indian Ocean is set to be one of the world’s top tourist destination today? Back in 1972, a small group of friends had the idea of opening their homes to 22 guests to Male, the country’s capital. They cooked for them, sailed with them and toured them from island to island. A "special correspondent" for the Morning Sun, a new English-language newspaper, met Corbin and his party soon after their arrival and immortalized the birth of tourism on the front page. For its postcard-worthy façade and overall…
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