The MALDIVES You Never SEE! | We Explored MALE

Most people picture private villas, overwater bungalows, and $1,000 nights when they think of the Maldives… but that’s only part of the story.

In this vlog, we show you what it’s like to explore the local side of the Maldives — specifically Male City and Hulhumale, without stepping foot in a resort (yet! that's for next week's video...)

From local markets and stingray sightings to historic parks, beaches, and budget-friendly food, we were surprised by how much the capital island had to offer.

Video Time Stamps
0:00 Intro to Male
0:55 Maldives Entry Requirements
1:11 Ferry to Male City
1:54 Park Guesthouse
2:24 Sultan Park
3:30 National Centre for Cultural Heritage
3:54 Seagull Foods
4:13 Local Market
4:38 Fish Market
5:10 Stingrays Watching
5:32 Taxi in Male City
5:51 Hulhumale
6:05 Eastern Beach
6:52 Brew N Bloom
7:12 Driving in Maldives
7:24 Dress Code
8:16 Central Park
9:19 Dinner
9:51 Dry Season
10:28 Kabowl
11:06 Breakfast

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