We first heard about Plumeria while looking for a resort online, and were surprised by the incredible deals. It's on a small local island, Thinadhoo, in Vaavu Atoll, an atoll that Maldivians affectionately call Wow atoll. And for good reason! There are...

After quarantine, this was our first trip to a local island, right after inter-island travel was allowed. It is so quiet as compared to other islands. A small school, a mosque, a dive center, fishermen and not much going on. Fulidhoo is the first island...

Choosing to travel locally has quite a few advantages, and it's now possible after the country completely opened to tourists. It's one way to discover the 'real' Maldives, interact with locals, eat traditional foods, and have a completely different experience...