What Maldives Luxury Resorts Don't Want You to Know

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@WildVikingTravels 7 месяцев назад

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@lifeisstillrad9296 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! Wow, what a difference, I am so so excited to put this place back on my list for our family. So much love to you guys ♥️

@chrisclassic4992 6 месяцев назад

Where did you start ?

@SithLordDarthBane 5 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙏 peace and blessings for giving me an opportunity to take my family to this destination. I will look to book thanks to the travel guide.

@henniecilliers1981 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sharing this information. God bless!

@leonleon2276 5 месяцев назад

No mate. Il do my own thing thanks. Don’t need your negativity or to live like a chump on $49 a day.

@ayyajaleel6290 26 дней назад

I am a Maldivian and I am so happy you Posted the real Maldivian life

@alainaaugust1932 Год назад

This video made me smile. The world’s Richie Riches taught “the poor natives” how to serve up luxury. They rebelled-hooray!-and now set up their own mini-luxury B&Bs, luxury they had first learned to cater to in the fancy bungalows. What a great job training program! Bravo, Maldives!

@xtamaox Год назад

Exactly, everything was a process

@arossou9638 Год назад

Reminds me that that's how French gastronomy democratized. After the big aristo houses fell to the Revolution, their master cooks opened restaurants and the fare of dukes and marquesses reached many in the lower classes

@conorpatrickmarsh3785 Год назад

Come to Ireland if you want B&B

@thinkbeforeyoutype7106 Год назад

Exactly! I’ve always believed that the vast amount of money in vacation destinations should go DIRECTLY to the people and local economy, and not multinational corporations where they extract the wealth.

@HighDefinitionVideo Год назад

They rebelled? Huh? They EMBRACED is more like it. Ask why it took so long. How many would have seen a higher quality of life DECADES AGO had the government not oppressed them. The Richies showed the locals how to prosper you silly communist.

@gehchan 8 месяцев назад

#boycottmaldives though 😅

@bethnjerialinktomyworld Год назад

Thank you for showing us the true heart of Maldives....the people and their culture

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

Our pleasure! Gald you enjoyed it!

@Adhyashakti123 Год назад

Ppl there aren't the natives to the island . It's filled with illegal migrants, creating ruckus to gov too.

@lubovwoke3088 Год назад

@@WildVikingTravelsTHANK YOU FOR THE TRUE 🙏

@Footyyy277 11 месяцев назад

Alot of people don't know about our culture indeed

@darkdragonspinaki 8 месяцев назад

Lakshadweep ✅✅ Maldives ❌❌ is overrated, overpriced and full of racist people. Totally unsafe for tourists. Lakshadweep located in the Arabian Sea is far better. #BoycottMaldives #StopRacism

@muhsinaabdulrahman9072 Год назад

Hello from Maldives. I hope you visit the undiscovered side of Maldives in the North and South islands next time. Beautiful mangroves and wetlands are unspoken beauty.

@indiantinamorals5791 Год назад

@muhsinaabdulrahman9072 You are so lucky to be living there, love from Ireland

@Dan-xx5jq Год назад

@@indiantinamorals5791 you can live on the coast of Kenya for a fraction of the cost with the same white sandy beaches. The difference is they clean the beaches in the Maldives..I prefer it natural. A coconut in the Maldives costs 3 to 4 times more than in Kenya. The food is also very cheap in Kenya. A large population of Indians from Goa settled on the Kenyan coast at one time and left their Indian food everywhere on the coast. Lots of history from Fort Jesus that was built with help from people from Goa and the Portuguese in the 15th Century. Sadly many of the people were massacred with the Portuguese in this Fort when the Sultan's son staged a revolution in the late 16th century His father had had been killed by the Portuguese and he was sent to Goa for an education. When he was an adult he returned to Kenya and avenged his father's death. He did allow a handful women and children from Goa to return back. There are the National parks with all the top 5 animals and friendly people. Lots of Italian, German and British people live on the coast so you should fit in being from Ireland. They have lots of Irish Catholic priests and nuns in Kenya if you get home sick.

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

We hope to visit the north and south the next time as well since the middle part we discovered! Glad that there is so much more still yet to visit!

@swish6143 Год назад

Would love to visit. Looks like heaven. Greets from Frankfurt

@adventurerh4238 Год назад

Lovely and would love to visit and like to meet you n other Maldivian's as well someday. Our similar cultures, heard like the people of Lakshwadeep. I am a Keralite Muslim also known as Malabaris.

@georgeeapen8216 8 месяцев назад

Maldivian resorts are a big scam .

@Tugela60 3 месяца назад

How so?

@photo-journ Год назад

Thank you for this. Good on the Maldives people for fighting back against the corporations

@juliet7703 Год назад

Yes great to hear they managed to stand up to big giants

@rogueldr642smiythe9 11 месяцев назад

Hey now it was to corps that brought the attention. It was their government that was stifling the locals.

@alizaidanthamyeez740 Год назад

As a Maldivian, thank you very much for raising awareness about this ❤🇲🇻 Edit. This applies to everyone. Could we end the ridiculous nonsensical controversy between Maldives and Lakshadweep. I’m sick of it. I have nothing against Lakshadweep. If anything I have respect for the place and the people. So could we please just stop? The media on both sides are just escalating the situation and anyone normal is trying to get it to end. We don’t need the moronic Maldivian media and government to make this a bigger problem than it actually is. So could we pls have some sort of peace. Maldives ❤️ Lakshadweep.

@tropicaldaze23 11 месяцев назад

Hello, Maldivian! I have two questions for you! Do female tourists have to cover their hair? Are we allowed to tip for great service? I never wanted to go to one of the ridiculous resorts owned by foreign companies but the idea of meeting locals and helping the LOCAL economy is incredibly alluring!!!

@alizaidanthamyeez740 11 месяцев назад

@@tropicaldaze23 if you are a female tourist it isn’t compulsory in anyway to cover your hair. I do advice on tipping because local businesses don’t usually make too much money.

@mrswc4548 11 месяцев назад

I am planning a trip there and will be doing the same, the resorts will not get my money!

@alibellka 11 месяцев назад

But it is not cheap to go to Maldives anyway 🤷‍♀️ Because maldives is buying everything from other countries and people need to understand that it can’t be cheap

@alizaidanthamyeez740 11 месяцев назад

@@alibellka Maldives isn’t completely reliant on imports from other countries. The Maldivian fisheries industry is mainly for the benefits of the locals granted we do still export fish. Our tourism industry is our biggest source of income which means that of people weren’t visiting Maldives, our government would quickly go bankrupt. Going to Maldives and staying at a good resort would mean spending several thousands of dollars. Going to Maldives and staying on a local island is cheaper and I would argue that it’s just as good if not better than staying on a resort. Going to another country will never be cheap but if you have the opportunity wouldn’t you want to make it cheap especially if you’re giving money to the locals rather than any large organization?

@MM-pe9vp 5 месяцев назад

I didn’t know that the Maldives is an Islamic country. They really don’t show us everything in the media! Thank you 🙏

@managementhelpline5022 3 месяца назад

U racist

@hotmess9640 3 месяца назад

Formerly colonized by Somalia!

@scottgoodson5132 3 месяца назад

@@managementhelpline5022 They’re racist because they said they didn’t know Maldives was Islamic? You need to grow up. 🤦🏻‍♂

@jellyfishattack 3 месяца назад

@@managementhelpline5022 Not racist.... we're just learning about a beautiful country.

@Shitsonisrael 3 месяца назад

@@hotmess9640lol😂😂 get educated. Don't embarrass yourself here.

@carolineafolabi-deleu4527 Год назад

This is very accurate. I stayed in the Maldives twice when my husband was working there. My children and my family from Belgium all stayed in these affordable guesthouses on beautiful island. The service was second to none and we could do all the same activities as on the resorts.

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

Thanks for sharing. Yes the locals Guesthouses are truly nice and the beautiful ocean and lovely atmosphere can be felt on most of the island. Do you also have a favorite place in the Maldives?

@xiainacamelot 6 месяцев назад

I'm actually Maldivian and while it's better than the content a lot foreigners make, it's not super accurate. You tried tho 🤷🏽‍♀️

@JK-wp4nl 5 месяцев назад

@@xiainacamelotwhat's not accurate?

@msp9810 4 месяца назад

@@xiainacamelotexplain what's not accurate?

@backstabber3537 2 месяца назад

@@xiainacamelot cry more

@andiprogshop3097 Год назад

I think the world needs more of you guys, exposing the stupidly greedy giants and showing the world equally if not better alternatives

@Calotcha Год назад

At the same time, i believe they are either brainwashed by those who are attempting to rule the world with their global agenda, or they're being paid by them. Almost all their videos have something that leads you to believe they're working for them, trying to convince the viewers to embrace their world agenda propaganda. Such as climate change being caused by humans; to accept the cool digital world where they control every aspect of your life; take the vaccines that make you sick; no gender identification; avoid traveling through Russia cos they're the enemy, etc.

@coreyakers3435 Год назад

Tourism screwed up the country. They had easy lives before, then they started wanting what the tourist had, and wanting the tourist money which increased the price of living everywhere. It forced most people to get full time jobs they didn't need before. People started having to move to the big city islands to get jobs. Tourism did a lot for the country, but it also erased lots of the previous ways of life. It also caused lots of divorce. They have the highest divorce rate in the world. Many spouses would work on separate islands, so husband's would get girlfriends, mostly foreign workers at resorts, and wives also do that alot. I worked there for over 3 years.

@joeo1725 10 месяцев назад

Hell yeh

@TheVinie1974 8 месяцев назад

#BoycottMaldives😅 is the trend now in India

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

It will help maldives atmosphere if Endian don't come here 😂😂

@akmed5020 Год назад

I went to Maldives in 2014 on $600 budget ( flights, hotel, food, boat rides) I went with 4 other friends and we stayed on a beautiful island with locals and explored other tropical 5-star islands as well. Our hotel was 4 star but it was truly 5 -star experience. We practically had $3000 experience for $600. You have to plan your trip ahead and believe me you can experience proper luxury for budget.

@Dan-xx5jq Год назад

Where did you fly from? Cause tickets itself can be a nightmare. How long were you there for?

@stillalive-- Год назад

@@Dan-xx5jqflights for 600 all? Where from

@travelcouple12 Год назад

@@Dan-xx5jqI think if people from India and Middle East areas the flight would be a lot cheaper than North America

@Jake_5693 Год назад

Where did you book? Because all the travel agents in the UK sell you the expensive stuff, they don’t show you the other side like this video

@diegopeterson9146 Год назад

I spend a minimum of 12k on trips

@jax1670 Год назад

I hope this video reaches more people. More people need to know that for literally 1/100th of the price you can pay at a luxury resort, you can stay at a local guesthouse, where you know that the money you spend is guaranteed to be aiding the local community instead of making a big company's portfolio bigger. And yes, the service will indeed be the EXACT same as on a resort because the people that usually run these establishments are experienced veterans of the service industry and know how to make a guest feel welcome.

@Tugela60 Год назад

Yeah, but I don't WANT to hang out with poor people like you. That is what people pay for. It is not all about being as cheap as possible.

@ClausThanner Год назад

screw the price buddy - what´s even more important is the life experience you get at the "local" accommodation! Even if one has the money to spend, or money doesn´t matter, you can´t buy that experience you get (mostly) at local stays! I´m glad I was reminded by this video! Back to basics are sometimes the best!

@jax1670 Год назад

@@ClausThannerindeed! for the best experiences with the locals, I recommend researching Maldivian and Islamic holidays. National Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, Victory Day, Martyrs Day, and Unity Day all have varying degrees of importance and celebratory flair

@Tugela60 Год назад

@ClausThanner I don't go to places like that to slum. I can do that just fine back home.

@ClausThanner Год назад

@@Tugela60 Slum? The whole point is that travellers are having great experiences at the same location, but not having to get spoon fed at a Disneyland fairytale resort - the other experience to that doesn´t not have to be slum!

@deeeeeere 8 месяцев назад

Shitty place to be. Avoid Maldives if u can.

@WonderfulWorld316 Год назад

Thanks to you guys, the Maldives is now back on my list of places to visit. Thanks for showing the other side, the real side of it. Happy and safe travels!

@allantagbar5883 Год назад

Try Philippines it has more to offer better than Maldives it is absolute paradise with low-cost budget to travel ,you won't regret going in philippines

@WonderfulWorld316 Год назад

@@allantagbar5883 I will go to the Philippines first. It's in my top 5 places to visit. The Maldives is somewhere far behind it. I just need to win the lottery. ☺

@kristiancmccoy9078 Год назад

Thank you for making a dream destination that always seemed out of reach into something tangible…the world is for everyone not just one class of people ❤️

@joeo1725 10 месяцев назад

Exactly. Let's smash the lies and boundaries.

@darkdragonspinaki 8 месяцев назад

Visit Lakshadweep instead ✅✅ Far cheaper and affordable in the same Indian Ocean 🌊

@nageshsharalaya2806 8 месяцев назад

@@darkdragonspinaki if it was that easy to visit .. it would have been ...but the infrastructure needs to be done for the preservation of the marine life around it ... Mainly the coral reefs. Us Indians are good at making paradise into a dustbin in matter of hours. So proper rules has to be assigned as it is an island nation having vulnerable eco system.

@lessummers5738 8 месяцев назад

One day we will have it all even better and it will be foe eternity the rich only have it temporarily our is for eternity without end

@tubro541 7 месяцев назад

The Maldives dream🏝️🏖️ destination is a nightmare☪️☀️. While the world🌏🌎🌍 might be for everyone, The Maldives🇲🇻 is only for fanatical Sunni Muslims☪️ who are the only people who are allowed to vote or have other citizenship rights.

@mohitjoshi3994 8 месяцев назад

Maldives not safe.. Go to lakshadweep.. Same to same and cheap

@picachuface 8 месяцев назад

Where is it? And why hate Maldives?

@Dhyaam5989 8 месяцев назад

@@picachufaceMaldives ministers and govt officials with no reason started throwing racist and xenophobic remarks against Indian PM , Indians . Why you ask? Indian PM visited one of Indias islands, promoted tourism there and asked people to visit Lakshadweep islands. Didn't even mention Maldives or any other country. But Maldives for no reason showed their innate hate just because Indian PM promoted Indian tourism 😅. Shows their attitude towards Indians atleast...so its not safe for Indians. Just google Maldives Indian PM . You can read all their " respectful comments"

@戴月萌 8 месяцев назад

你们都被印度政府洗脑了@@Dhyaam5989

@Ramones0221 Год назад

Hvala brate što otvaraš oči ljudima iz celog sveta. Nije u redu "da nas deru" veliki lanci hotela i kao i uvek profitiraju, umesto da obični ljudi iz lokalne zajednice imaju neke koristi od turizma. Pozdrav iz Srbije! 🇷🇸

@ridinwithjake Год назад

I speak Polish and I understood your comment without translation 😛🇵🇱 Slavic languages are close enough.

@farzana6676 Год назад

@@ridinwithjake But Serbians don't think like Poles. Their mind works like Russians. They love Russki Mir

@vaska1999 Год назад

Jedan slovenacki par ima hotelcic na jednom od ostrva.

@Ramones0221 11 месяцев назад

@@ridinwithjake Of course, South-Slavic languages (Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian...) are very similar to the other Slavic languages like Polish, Czech or Slovakian... We have much respect to our northern brothers, and also to all eastern Slavs (Russians, Ukrainians, Belarussians)! Cheers! 🍻 🇵🇱✊🇷🇸

@ImportedFromSerbia 5 месяцев назад

@@ridinwithjake Дзякуй, Děkuji, Dziękuję, Ďakujem, Дякую.....

@bakaichigo Год назад

This honestly looks so much better than the fancy rich people villas over the water. :'D I would love to go the Maldives but never thought it possible before! Now it feels like I could possibly go AND take a friend lol I'll check out the book when I go to plan the trip, thanks for sharing!

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

We were really surprised to see this side of the Maldives ourselves as well! Authentic, but still beautiful 😊👍. And thank you for the comment 🙏

@RonaldScheer Год назад

😅5

@RonaldScheer Год назад

😮

@allantagbar5883 Год назад

@@WildVikingTravelswhy not try Philippines to experience different paradise and awesome people and culture

@SN-bl6xm Год назад

The Maldives is my favorite vacation destination. The most relaxing place on earth.

@pikolowet 4 месяца назад

The quality of the video, the subtitles, the b-roll shots, and THE MESSAGE - absolutely fantastic. Thank you algorithm!

@WildVikingTravels 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for the kind words!

@ufosrus Год назад

Same in Bora Bora. All the tourism is geared to the very expensive resorts. Instead we stayed at one of the motus (small islands inside the lagoon) run by local natives who owned their ancestral motu. It was an amazingly beautiful location way far from the high tourism, and better than the resorts' areas we saw, with modest but comfortable accomodations and meals. They also had kayaks. We were the only gringos there because the other lodgers were only French. And it was a wonderful, memorable stay. The only touristy thing we did in the main island was to go by jeep to the top for an amazing view of the lagoon and to a pineapple farm where we ate. Our tour guide was also native.

@SuperKatarata Год назад

I also love to travel in a way that I experience the local culture, because to me that’s what travelling is about. When people stay in hotels (bubbles) they experience nothing. Thanks for sharing some of the local culture and most importantly for supporting the locals by booking their guest houses 🙏🏽👍🏽👏🏽💪🏽

@nandiaconstantinou8181 4 месяца назад

It's good that you promote the town houses of the locals. But the room you booked cannot be compared to a 5-star hotel room. I would prefer to pay $100 per room per night and stay at a 5-star hotel, than to pay $50 or even stay for free at the 5-star rooms of the locals and I am sorry to say that. And yes you can find hotels for $50 per night. In Dubai and Qatar, you can find 5-star hotels for $50 per room per night including breakfast, real luxury hotels.

@LordVader.66 10 месяцев назад

My woman and I want to go to the Maldives. We would be more than happy to spend our money in the local economy than mega hotel chains.

@Tugela60 3 месяца назад

Go to an exclusive hotel chain then.

@rickwrites2612 2 месяца назад

Outside resorts you cannot openly express religion and must dress modestly, and you may need to pretend to be married. Maldives is based on Sharia law.

@jumpyjoanne 2 месяца назад

@@Tugela60I think you missed something in the translation there.

@Tugela60 2 месяца назад

@@jumpyjoanne I missed nothing in translation. The money is being spent in the local economy, even in the luxury resorts. You are the one missing something in translation.

@francoisjackson 12 дней назад

Great idea, but remember no alcohol on the local islands

@Thora_.- Год назад

Wow thank you! The locals deserve the support and respect you gave them so much. I think everything is better than get stuck in a resort, where ever it is. Living the local live is what a trip makes it interesting and help the locals in their own businesses.

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

Totally agree! For us traveling is all about learning and discovering new cultures 😊👍. Best wishes currently from Norway 😁

@rockobeam2706 11 месяцев назад

@WildVikingTravels Norway and Iceland are also on my bucket list. I have Norwegian blood in me from waaaay back. Born and raised in BC Canada (Victoria) I've been traveling alot this year (15 countries in Europe and Japan and Philippines for a total of 17)... my first year ever going over seas. I'm thinking I might have to check it out here now too. Thanks for the video and all the great ideas. Got my meat computer thinking about it now.

@JayeshTank975 8 месяцев назад

#boycottmaldeeps

@kvjandersen 10 месяцев назад

Having travelled the Maldives extensively and tried both resorts ranging in the thousands for just a few days and lots of local guesthouses, this video is so on point and a worthwhile watch for anyone who thinks Maldives isnt possible on a budget. Another good point for giving the local life a chance is that many luxury resorts are absolutely ecological disasters, drilling their stilt houses into local coral reefs, producing massive plastic waste that often ends up in the ocean and turning neighbouring islands into smoldering trash burning pits... In short: Do as the Wild Viking says and support the local way of life!

@ScarletPauleeeeeettee 3 месяца назад

Amén!! 🙏🏼

@Tugela60 3 месяца назад

That is pretty ignorant. Sounds like you have an agenda.

@nailbanger2 2 месяца назад

The first thing I thought upon seeing the rows of stilt houses- "where does the sewage go?"

@darkguset 2 месяца назад

@@nailbanger2 It goes to the local (yes, based on the island) water processing/treatment plant and reused or released back to the sea. It is not all doom and gloom as some try to present it. The Maldivian government has gone into great lengths to preserve their natural habitat and identity, even if they had to force big corporations to comply.

@paulsteel214 Год назад

As a retired photographer in my sixties now I look back with great fondness to my first photo safaris in the 80s and the rare privilege of living with curious locals on fishing islands like Felidhu when only a handful of resorts catered to mostly Italian tour groups . Take the time and trouble to follow this excellent guide to experiencing paradise before it’s too late Shukuriya ….🦖😎

@MrEXtAc3 4 месяца назад

I don't think people who want to enjoy those luxury resorts care about the money. They just dont wamma sit with people who are poor

@cathybaldry7822 Год назад

This practice of overcharging tourists, I believe, is common around the world by many big companies. The experience one has with the locals has no price tag and is more valuable than anything a high-end resort would ever be able to offer. Thank you for sharing this

@fredcoman5285 Год назад

Reminds me of my experience when I traveled to Costa Rica. Stayed with a local for one night and stayed at an Airbnb throughout the rest of my time there. I also met a local one night on a Pub Crawl who I became really cool with, we didn't leave one of the night clubs until about 3AM and the next day, we were going around the city with his guidance, of course. One of the BEST experiences ever!

@Chet_24 2 месяца назад

Overcharging doesn't exist. If you dont like the price, then dont buy it. The person paying has agency in the decision.

@Akina487 Год назад

As a Maldivian, I approve this 😂

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

Thank you brother 😁👍

@georgeeapen8216 8 месяцев назад

Hope Maldives keeps floating ,they at slowly sinking

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

Keep dreaming 😂

@georgeeapen8216 8 месяцев назад

@@lemoonade7971 yes with a cool lemonade 😊

@tonyprice1786 Год назад

Fiji is where we have gone from New Zealand, and the service is great- always- chilled coconuts quite cheap. Good food, excellent facilities; we love the place, and it is just 3 hours from us and Australia.

@TessaChan1 Год назад

I always knew there was a real Maldives in the capital city / island and not just resorts. Thanks so much for showing me this. It makes me a lot more interested in visiting the Maldives as a country, to meet the real people and culture... and not just be separated from a real world "paradise".

@Vanifest24 6 месяцев назад

Same

@stonecold2997 8 месяцев назад

Terrorists Island 🏝 is 🇲🇻... best tourist to stop going to tiny island 😅😅

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

Coworshiper detected 😂

@TravelHacktivist Год назад

I am so glad you made this video! All the others vids about vacationing in the Maldives seemed over the top and WAY too expensive. Plus no culture to experience. You have shown me the way and I'm extremely grateful to you and your girlfriend for this Thank you!

@2lipToo Год назад

Thank you for exposing the tyranny but especially the local culture which is what I'm always looking for.

@naga4046 8 месяцев назад

#bycottmaldives

@mariomovillon1613 Год назад

Truly informative, truthful and down-to-earth vlogging content. Thanks forgiving us the 'other side' of the real, least expensive, and truly cultural Maldives! Keep up the good work! Love and Mabuhay from our equally beautiful and enchanting paradise islands- the Philippines!

@geoffstow394 7 месяцев назад

I have now had the privilege of being based in the Philippines for 24 years. Some down sides but mostly far better than living in Europe. Stick to the locals and put your cash into the community. Stay away from big cities and avoid multi national corporations with their glossy brochures.

@mazinsafar Год назад

Having visited the Maldives 8 times in the past 5 years and staying every time in some luxury resort with over-water villas and spending latterly tens of thousands of dollars, I am shocked of how much this video is an eye-opener. Especially that I am no alcohol drinker. Thank you for this wake-up call.

@mommy2libras Год назад

Especially knowing that by staying at only resorts, the local people are at most gaining a job with an hourly rate as low as the resort can get away with paying them. While spending much less in the local areas, the local people benefit much more. It being their islands, they should be the ones gaining the most, not being exploited.

@klj2562 11 месяцев назад

You don’t ask questions?

@ddraigmafon4725 10 месяцев назад

I call bullsh*t on this. If you are sufficiently wealthy to take 8 luxury holidays in 5 years and spend tens of thousands of dollars, I find it hard to believe that you have had some epiphany after watching a short video. I think you’re telling porky pies 😂

@VidimusWolf 7 месяцев назад

@@ddraigmafon4725 It's not hard to believe at all, it makes perfect sense. If you are wealthy, you probably do not spend time researching budget travel destinations and budget tips/tricks for travelling...

@berekexer8158 6 месяцев назад

@@ddraigmafon4725 Especially the fact that people who travel to the maldives are there for the over water stay and the indian ocean, not to stay at a hotel or visit a beach that is basically the same experience across world beaches. If you got it you got it

@Rs_CrickTalks 8 месяцев назад

Visit Lakshadweep of India at 1/10 price, dnt get scammed in islamist maldives

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

Yeah Coworshiper 😂😂

@Rs_CrickTalks 8 месяцев назад

@@lemoonade7971 ya kaba biggest stone worshiper 😂😂😂

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

@@Rs_CrickTalks Coworshiper come with cow knowledge 🤣🤣

@Rs_CrickTalks 8 месяцев назад

@@lemoonade7971 kaba stone worshiper with camel p** knowledge😂

@Rs_CrickTalks 8 месяцев назад

@@lemoonade7971 6 Yr Ayesha Bacchi Rap** Mohammad worshiper😂😂 with rap**d brain knowledge

@steliosgeorgiou9233 Год назад

I visited the Maldives in July this year with my best friend, and after watching this video it all makes even more sense! We stayed on a beautiful island called Fulhadoo and we chose to stay in a local guesthouse called Azsoush. The place cost us 300 euros for 2 people and included THREE meals per day - breakfast, lunch, dinner. I'm just so grateful to the owners for making our Maldivian dream come true and anyone who wants to visit these heavenly islands MUST do it ASAP while WizzAir flies direct from Abu Dhabi to Male for like 190 pounds RETURN! So glad the locals allowed tourists on their islands, it was the best holiday we ever been to. The people are so friendly and welcoming. I wish I was back there even for a day!

@joeo1725 10 месяцев назад

Nice. People helping people. Good experience, fair profit for the kind hosts. 👍 its right on

@joannacuper5496 10 месяцев назад

Hey there, Fulhadoo island looks beautiful from photos. How's the situation with swimming, is the water deep enough around the beaches without dangerous currents?

@SexyGreek92 9 месяцев назад

it is just perfect! I have spent a very long time researching many islands, this is the best one and I proved myself right when I was there. Cheap, BEAUTIFUL and gorgeous beaches. Dont even think about anything else, Fulhadhoo is a hidden gem! Dont be aftaid to stay in the locak guesthouses, you will save sooo much money and get the best local experience. I cant wait to go back !!! 😊@joannacuper5496

@trevorwilson2966 5 месяцев назад

I also have been there but i go for luxury.I dont care about the local industry.Also i want a beer when im on Holiday not following muslim rules.So sorry its the expensive islands for me.Also Male is a hole.

@felicegreece 3 месяца назад

Sorry, did it cost you 300 euros in TOTAL or each day????

@csf3lihao Год назад

This blew my mind. I never thought about it that there are other options.

@Engineer9736 2 месяца назад

It's a different type of travel... This video describes more "backpacking". Such luxury resort for 500,- a night is a completely different experience.

@TheOriginalMarimoChan Год назад

I thoroughly enjoyed this video - I've always been an "off the beaten path" kind of traveler shunning tour groups, resorts, tourist traps and tour guides with large groups. All of my most memorable travels were totally off the well-traveled paths; you can see the local life and sights a 100x better when you're not with a tour group or stuck in a resort.

@Bosshog-WealthHealthBetterment Год назад

I think it's genuinely awesome that you're offering a different perspective on the Maldives. My wife and me went many years ago to Kuramathi (as well as Sri Lanka) for our honeymoon. We did the whole tourist experience, water villa and all inclusive, and it was amazing and I have no regrets about that. However, I looked recently and I found it just not worth the money for the value you're getting. But I admit I was only considering the big private islands rather than the more traditional / guesthouse approach.

@rainbowcreative5318 Год назад

❤

@thunderbolt483 8 месяцев назад

Maldives❌ Lakshadweep ☑️

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

Keep crying 😂😂

@raeperonneau4941 Год назад

How absolutely stunning! Thank you for showing us that the Maldives can be a destination for everyone and to stay more locally, would benefit the community instead of multinational corporations.

@leandragilmour2806 Год назад

I would never have even considered the Maldives until now! Thank you for showing us the possibility of making a dream come true! I am a new follower and look forward to more videos.

@Sabina_shaba 8 месяцев назад

Definitely it’s a scam 😂😂

@CertainGoose 6 месяцев назад

😅😅

@kneady144 Год назад

Wow, I loved this video! For our family, traveling means living *with* the locals. I hope you'll continue making videos, showing us the less expensive ways to experience and mostly, the local culture and what we should expect when we go. For instance, if my wife and I were to go, we'd respectfully be "sisters" while we're there.

@giannishen Год назад

Thank you very much for sharing the valuable information, that will be of great help to travelers who will travel to Maldives, super great job! 👍🥰🙌

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

My pleasure 😊 We were really surprised to see this side of the Maldives ourselves and it just felt right to share it with everyone!

@giannishen Год назад

@@WildVikingTravels You really provided useful information, thanks a lot again! 🙏

@russdando5153 Год назад

Fantastic information, thank you so much 😊

@giannishen Год назад

@@russdando5153 👍😄🙏

@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw 8 месяцев назад

Butlins for the rich

@isavana33 10 месяцев назад

I was in the Maldives in 2011, once we walked around the island and went to the wrong place, more precisely, where local people live and work and where tourists do not belong! Everyone greeted us, they were very friendly and hospitable! I will definitely come to the Maldives again with my family! With love from Russia.

@caruiz1971 Год назад

This is why I love you tube, I am so glad I got to see this video, now I know I can afford to go to the Maldives and experience the beautiful culture ❤

@mia21281 Год назад

I never knew this side of the Maldives. The idea of staying in a hut over the water was not appealing, but now seeing that there are other options, makes this a bit more feasible. :)

@MeanBlackKitty Год назад

you only need to check online and you will find anything you want - this is not a miracle

@Tugela60 3 месяца назад

Most high end resorts have island villas as well as over water villas. They are usually separated from each other by jungle, so if you want you can have essentially your own private beach.

@derektion2 Год назад

Thank you for showing us this side of the Maldives. I am sure every place that can be very expensive must have cheaper options. It was nice to see what is actually available for a very reasonable price.

@indyracingnut 8 месяцев назад

If the local islanders cannot serve alcohol, are tourists allowed to bring in their own alcohol at least?

@Main_Som Год назад

I’ve heard about this from my Indian friends that Maldives on a budget is doable. I’ve always thought it’s too water locked for my taste and the high price made me even more disinterested. Seeing how relaxed the island life it can be, it definitely is one place I would like to visit someday.

@Ipsissimus Год назад

Y'all realize this is one giant commercial right? lol

@livevil16 8 месяцев назад

Come to Lakshadweep habibi

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

Where..? 😂😂😂

@livevil16 8 месяцев назад

@@lemoonade7971 L A K S H A D W E E P

@tima.478 Год назад

Have made several trips to the Maldives. As a commercial airline mechanic, I was fortunate enough to have this type of cost cutting inside info. I had a beautiful little villa for about $30 a day, stayed 14 days each time. One of my fav parts is the toilet in with the shower. Seemed weird to me at first but I really grew to love this concept. 👍

@dom1nno445 Год назад

I´ve been fortunate enough to travel the whole world thanks to my family. I´ve seen the luxury side of things and I´ve also seen the "on-budget" side of things when I travel with my friends. Everything comes down to preference but I do enjoy both sides. When I travel with my whole family, I travel with my parents and grandparents and both of them want to spend their holidays in luxury. They want the typical all-inclusive service (unlimited food, drinks etc.) so that they don´t have to worry about anything and when we travel to Maldives, they usually book the water villas. It´s awesome and I do enjoy it a lot. But when I travel with my friends we travel on a budget and it´s amazing as well, when we sometimes sleep in a car, tent, in the open or in a local house. The experience is great as we need to buy our food locally, cook it and such. So I wouldn´t call luxury places a scam. You won´t get unlimitet food, drinks and the service of a 5* luxury resort in a place where it costs $20/night. But I do get your point. In the end, as I mentioned at the beginning, it all comes to personal preference. I´ve seen Maldives from both sides and both sides have their ups and downs. Cool video anyways. ;)

@kamogelokhumalo4792 11 месяцев назад

I like the way you put it. Have you ever been to South Africa?

@ImtheONEnotthetwo 10 месяцев назад

Staying on the “budget” side, also helps enrich the locals and the local economy, unlike the huge resorts, so that’s something to think about.

@joeo1725 10 месяцев назад

@@ImtheONEnotthetwoThat kinda thinking is what I live by. Small retailers suffer around me in S.France all the time. I avoid big stores out of principal

@alexanderh.999 Год назад

Really like this informative video. I have gone to the Maldives in one of those luxury resorts. I would say that whether it's the budget friendly way of experiencing Maldives like in this video or the expensive way, both are unique. The luxury experience just can't be experienced at low budget. It's very unique and still worthwhile in my mind. However if on a budget I think this video shows that it can be done

@amitsivaraman3940 Год назад

Well said brother....this video is so one sided.....its totally 2 different worlds and there is no comparison.....so misleading !!

@joeawk Год назад

@@amitsivaraman3940not misleading. He did not suggest that budget accommodation gets one the same luxury in a 5* resort. He merely introduced to readers that one can enjoy the Maldives at low budget.

@juliemcgugan1244 Год назад

I went there with my family, many, many years ago (almost 40.) We stayed in a hut on the beach and didn't get electricity after 9 at night. Amazing to see how it has changed.

@exposing.scammers 8 месяцев назад

Come to lakshadweep habibi❤

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

NO THANKS COWORSHIPER 😂😂

@exposing.scammers 8 месяцев назад

@@lemoonade7971 Pig worshipper🤣🤣🤣

@naomimade Год назад

Omg! I'm so glad we ran into this channel! My husband and I are getting ready to retire but but don't have much$. We we seriously considering either buying a home or taking the vacation of our dreams.... we have been watching the luxury videos to dream, but usually ended up with tears and depression due to the perceived cost! Now I have tears of joy!! Thank you!!😂❤😂❤

@allantagbar5883 Год назад

Why not try Philippines ,,so will see low cost world class beach resort awesome nature ,,,and some modern global city

@pablogpmusic Год назад

This has been the best travel video I’ve ever seen! Honest, wholesome and purposeful! Thank you for sharing! I will OF COURSE be buying the guide! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

Wow, thank you for the kind words! It really warms our hearts to see how many people find this useful 😊🙏. Our plan was to simplify share our experiences in the Maldives, yet it is truly amazing to see that this information was new and insightful for other. Best Wishes currently from Norway Joe and Liisu 😊

@SonuSingh-co9ls 8 месяцев назад

Visit Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar India

@TIMMAYY7 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video! It has opened my eyes from viewing the Maldives as a place I would never be able to afford to go to, to a place I can make plans to experience and make life memories! Thanks to you!

@Vivian3.0 11 месяцев назад

Been going to Maldives since 2010. Stayed at the village/local islands all times. But with each visit, it seems to be getting more and more crowded and commercialized. Definitely good for the locals.. But the experience is not the same I had in my first visit in 2010. The charm of the islands has changed

@nitinsaklecha3262 8 месяцев назад

Agree with you...very crowded....don't go there

@MacshaddyMarie 3 месяца назад

You put my research skills to shame! Great work, thank you for showing us this side of the Maldives. Great video

@eldinandkay Год назад

Thank you for showing the another side of Maldives which at a lower budget. The water is so clear and we were surprised by the unique stingray experience! 😍

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@arunkottolli 8 месяцев назад

Vacation in Maldives is boring after 2 days, there’s not much in terms of diversity of things to see, when compared to Thailand!

@Tugela60 3 месяца назад

Seeing things and having a full itinerary kind of defeats the whole purpose of going to a small isolated tropical island doesn't it. If that is what you want to get from the experience, you are going to the wrong place.

@shijochacko6430 8 месяцев назад

Quit Maldives. Come to lakshadweep

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@phenex80 Год назад

We was at Maldives this year at Ukulhas and it was my best holiday ever. I always tought that Maldives is just the expensive resorts, that was a shock. Beautiful beaches and trees everywhere. ❤

@WildVikingTravels Год назад

Exactly! The local islands are truly beautiful as well!

@donquixoteupinhere Год назад

Do you guys have any recommendations for exactly what to search for pleeeease? I only need an internet connection and tasty food & nice people :) happy to try and learn the lingo and just polite and respectful. I haven’t finished the entire video yet so sorry if it’s covered later. I will keep watching and check description. Many thanks ❤

@donquixoteupinhere Год назад

I am going to tip these people so hard 🎉🎉🎉

@donquixoteupinhere Год назад

Think my problem’s solved btw but any good suggestions would be appreciated 🙏

@zztop9882 Год назад

Ukulhas is the best. Liked it a lot. For top notch excursions go to Papa fish Maldives

@fraai8902 Год назад

I’m so thankful to you how much you have gone through in depth all the problematic area when it comes to tourism in Maldives. Yes everyone can enjoy holidays without spending 100 thousand dollars and even get to know the culture here in Maldives with the local islands guest house offers.

@ivanpostnikov5517 7 месяцев назад

I've been to Ohmadoo island before. Amazing place!

@jamiebancroft706 10 месяцев назад

Wow! A new vacation for my bucket list.

@WildVikingTravels 10 месяцев назад

Have fun! It really is a lovely place!

@theparkourlady894 Год назад

Thank you for doing this video. Now i have a new dream destination on my list. Maldives has always been close enough for me to go to, but too expensive to try. Also I'm really grateful on behalf of the local people, who deserve to live a comfortable life from their own tourism. ❤

@morangesirtube 8 месяцев назад

Forget this island Islamophobia, please show us LAKSHADWEEP. Waiting... ❤

@theodorevelentzas1065 Год назад

I agree with your synopsis, travel smarter, not over priced junk, alot of these high end resorts offer influencers and RU-vidrs free accommodation for free publicity for their followers. Great video

@Lucpol1986 Год назад

Some folk travel the more expensive path and others do not. It’s all about your purchasing power, circumstances and most of all personal choice. Simple 👍🏾 (Good to see a video showing the more affordable choice)

@spongebobubu Год назад

0:01 for a split second I thought Ragnar Lothbrok became a RU-vidr and traveled to the Maldives lol

@andudontstopyo 7 месяцев назад

This video is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for this priceless information. I will be getting the travel guide.

@WildVikingTravels 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@basharaltayar Год назад

I really love your videos, you know how to enjoy yourselves with sending much less than other people expect, and what make it even better is that you share your full experience so others can discover these places and enjoy while being on budget. Thanks for sharing

@whitneymacdonald4396 10 месяцев назад

What a beautiful video, in so many ways. Your appreciation for the local people comes through so strongly and your tone is warm and respectful. It's also great to see that there are alternatives that allow our tourist dollars to make their way directly into the local economy. Fantastic work!

@AlanSmith88888 3 месяца назад

Sorry but staying In a guest house or inn in male is NOT the same as staying in a luxury resort. If you have the money, you would stay in the luxury resort. Male is also not the safest place to stay. Most tourists are told to stay away especially at night. You go to the Maldives because it has some of the best hotels in the world which provide the best service, rooms and food. It’s not a budget trip type of place. If you want that, might as well go to Thailand.

@ari-jv 3 месяца назад

Exactly. It’s the same concept w personal care products. I’ll use small brands but when it comes to sunscreens which is a medical device I’m gonna use known brands from big companies because I know they have better funding for product testing.

@Fabi_1987 2 месяца назад

I'd rather pay a few thousand euros and spend my time in a water villa

@WildVikingTravels Месяц назад

Go ahead 😅👍

@santanudas3287 8 месяцев назад

Boycott Maldives Plese Come To Our Untouched Lakshadeep

@lemoonade7971 8 месяцев назад

Keep that untouched virgin 😂😂

@Zerin666 8 месяцев назад

I still don’t see the appeal of Maldives and don’t plan on visiting it ever

@status.whatsa09 3 месяца назад

Maybe your country is less competitive in tourism.😂

@Zerin666 3 месяца назад

@@status.whatsa09 it actually is lol

@Baz_Shoota 3 месяца назад

You don't like the beach 🤡

@urbanxhippie6645 Год назад

Thank you so much for making this video - I have been considering the Maldives as my next holiday destination and now I know I can save a lot of money but also help the local economy instead of making big corporations even richer.

@MS-dl9qi Год назад

*maldives is the glance of heaven, no beach in the world can compete with the beaches in maldives*

@twerk5954 6 месяцев назад

You haven't been to Zanzibar clearly 😂😂

@ragazziita 5 месяцев назад

To me Bora Bora is more beautiful.

@BostonHorticulture 5 месяцев назад

Ur crazy, get out more

@tomasituragava3646 5 месяцев назад

HEAPS MORE BEACHES AROUND THE WORLD ARE MORE, HEAPS MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN LETHARGIC MALDIVES!

@MartinE63 Месяц назад

There are plenty of beaches in the UK and in particular in Scotland that are significantly nicer than any in the Maldives. Yes we don’t have the high temperatures but the sand is as white and water is as turquoise blue. Plus the sea food here is better.

@BlueEagle-i3b 8 месяцев назад

Growing Islamic radicalism Maldives is not safe for tourists nowadays

@TheTahatahirmalik 6 месяцев назад

Good thing

@tomboyraider1015 6 месяцев назад

Yeah exactly, it’s the worst thing about this otherwise beautiful country 😢

@doppelgangster 6 месяцев назад

We need to remove islam from the earth

@zoyjoy4567 6 месяцев назад

Islam the fastest growing religion in the world hmmm don't worry future belongs to islam

@derwinraymond8358 6 месяцев назад

So I shouldn't go?

@LLS710 Месяц назад

What makes this guy cool is his sincerity, that messy hair, that space between his teeth (hey I'm a fan - I have the same thing), and his friendly girlfriend.

@OptimisticSatellite-zn1yn Месяц назад

SAME As Any Other Island Resort

@WildVikingTravels Месяц назад

Thank you for the kind words! And I am truly lucky to have Liisu (my girlfriend) traveling with me 😁👍

@vktravellog1242 Год назад

I always wanted to go to the maldives but the cost was not worth it when there are cheaper alternatives. Now it seems like I can afford it!

@simbarashemoyo2002 8 месяцев назад

you gained a new follower

@prabhatsinha8318 Год назад

Very nice video. I have been to Maldives and stayed in a five star resort for four days. You can understand what it means. And I came to realise exactly what you brought out. Gooood work. All the best