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Field notes from the reef
A fresh Maldives article every day — from $35 guesthouses to ultra-luxury, whale sharks to surf breaks, food to culture. Bookmarked reading for anyone planning a trip.
Updates daily·3 articles
2026-04-02·8 min read
A First-Timer's Navigator to the Maldives
Where to fly into, when to go, what a day actually costs — the unfiltered first-timer's guide for 2026.
PlanningBudgetTravel tips
2026-03-21·6 min read
Swimming With Whale Sharks in Dhigurah
A $35 tour, four fins in the water, and the moment a 9-metre whale shark glided under the boat.
WildlifeSouth AriSnorkel
2026-03-10·7 min read
48 Hours on Maafushi on $150 Total
Guesthouse, sandbank trip, sunset fishing and three local meals — a full Maldives experience for the price of a resort transfer.
BudgetItineraryLocal island