Is this Sri Lanka’s best kept secret? 🤫 We’ve spent the last 10 days in the city of Jaffna on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. This region was once the epicentre of a civil war & tourists were banned from visiting. But since 2010 after war ended, it has started to make a comeback. Here’s 5 reasons why you should visit Jaffna 👇🏼 1. It’s still very much off the beaten track & often missed off travellers routes. Which means that you’ll experience a totally different side to Sri Lanka, one no...
6 things to know for a visit to Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 📌 Save this for your own trip! 1. Kazakhstan is a former Soviet republic, gaining independence in 1991. The offical languages are Kazakh & Russian. English is not always widely spoken. Therefore, some basic words in both will come in handy. 2. It’s the world’s largest landlocked country. & also the 9th largest country on earth, there’s a lot of ground to cover here. So make sure you have plenty of time to explore, or prioritise a region. 3....
Just when we thought the Maldives couldn’t get any better…💦 We are experiencing what all the hype is about at a resort & can confirm that this side of the Maldives, certainly lives up to the hype. This is miles beyond what we’re usually used to, but you know what, even us budget travellers crave a little luxury every now & then. We’re just so grateful & proud that our hard work & determination over the last few years has lead us right here…in fact, we can’t quite believe this is our life...
5 things to know before visiting local islands in the Maldives 🏝️ SAVE this post for later! 1️⃣ The islands are easily accessible via super cheap local ferries. However, the schedules are irregular & island hopping isn’t so straight forward this way, due to the many atolls. 2️⃣ the Maldives is a 100% Islamic country & therefore when you visit local islands, it is expected that you dress modestly. There are dedicated beaches for tourists called “bikini beaches”, but outside of these areas...
How much does one day in the Maldives cost? 🏝️💰 By staying on a local island, you can have a much more affordable vacation in the Maldives. Did you know that over water villa’s can cost around £1000 per night, so these prices are an absolute steal in comparison 😲 Accomodation 🏩 If you stay somewhere like @hithamaldives you could be paying around £45-£65 per night, with breakfast included. Guesthouses on local islands are still only a stone throws away from the crystal clear waters & @hit...
How much does one day in the Maldives cost? 🏝️💰 By staying on a local island, you can have a much more affordable vacation in the Maldives. Did you know that over water villa’s can cost around £1000 per night, so these prices are an absolute steal in comparison 😲 Accomodation 🏩 If you stay somewhere like @hithamaldives you could be paying around £45-£65 per night, with breakfast included. Guesthouses on local islands are still only a stone throws away from the crystal clear waters & @hit...
5 things to know before visiting local islands in the Maldives 🏝️ SAVE this post for later! 1️⃣ The islands are easily accessible via super cheap local ferries. However, the schedules are irregular & island hopping isn’t so straight forward this way, due to the many atolls. 2️⃣ the Maldives is a 100% Islamic country & therefore when you visit local islands, it is expected that you dress modestly. There are dedicated beaches for tourists called “bikini beaches”, but outside of these areas...
How much does one day in the Maldives cost? 🏝️💰 By staying on a local island, you can have a much more affordable vacation in the Maldives. Did you know that over water villa’s can cost around £1000 per night, so these prices are an absolute steal in comparison 😲 Accomodation 🏩 If you stay somewhere like @hithamaldives you could be paying around £45-£65 per night, with breakfast included. Guesthouses on local islands are still only a stone throws away from the crystal clear waters & @hit...
Goodbye Maldives 🥹🌺🩵 We’ve just spent an absolutely magical 3.5 weeks in the Maldives, actual tears were shed when it came to leaving & we’re already turning our thoughts to the next visit. We feel like this country will definitely become a more frequent stop on our adventures around the world. If you think that travelling to the Maldives can only be done on a luxury budget, then think again & follow along as we still have heaps of budget Maldives content to share with you 🫶🏼 If there’s...
How much does one day in the Maldives cost? 🏝️💰 By staying on a local island, you can have a much more affordable vacation in the Maldives. Did you know that over water villa’s can cost around £1000 per night, so these prices are an absolute steal in comparison 😲 Accomodation 🏩 If you stay somewhere like @hithamaldives you could be paying around £45-£65 per night, with breakfast included. Guesthouses on local islands are still only a stone throws away from the crystal clear waters & @hit...
How much does one day in the Maldives cost? 🏝️💰 By staying on a local island, you can have a much more affordable vacation in the Maldives. Did you know that over water villa’s can cost around £1000 per night, so these prices are an absolute steal in comparison 😲 Accomodation 🏩 If you stay somewhere like @hithamaldives you could be paying around £45-£65 per night, with breakfast included. Guesthouses on local islands are still only a stone throws away from the crystal clear waters & @hit...
How much does one day in the Maldives cost? 🏝️💰 By staying on a local island, you can have a much more affordable vacation in the Maldives. Did you know that over water villa’s can cost around £1000 per night, so these prices are an absolute steal in comparison 😲 Accomodation 🏩 If you stay somewhere like @hithamaldives you could be paying around £45-£65 per night, with breakfast included. Guesthouses on local islands are still only a stone throws away from the crystal clear waters & @hit...
6 things to know for a visit to Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 📌 Save this for your own trip! 1. Kazakhstan is a former Soviet republic, gaining independence in 1991. The offical languages are Kazakh & Russian. English is not always widely spoken. Therefore, some basic words in both will come in handy. 2. It’s the world’s largest landlocked country. & also the 9th largest country on earth, there’s a lot of ground to cover here. So make sure you have plenty of time to explore, or prioritise a region. 3....
6 things to know for a visit to Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 📌 Save this for your own trip! 1. Kazakhstan is a former Soviet republic, gaining independence in 1991. The offical languages are Kazakh & Russian. English is not always widely spoken. Therefore, some basic words in both will come in handy. 2. It’s the world’s largest landlocked country. & also the 9th largest country on earth, there’s a lot of ground to cover here. So make sure you have plenty of time to explore, or prioritise a region. 3....
6 things to know for a visit to Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 📌 Save this for your own trip! 1. Kazakhstan is a former Soviet republic, gaining independence in 1991. The offical languages are Kazakh & Russian. English is not always widely spoken. Therefore, some basic words in both will come in handy. 2. It’s the world’s largest landlocked country. & also the 9th largest country on earth, there’s a lot of ground to cover here. So make sure you have plenty of time to explore, or prioritise a region. 3....