The Unseen Side of THE MALDIVES (Local Culture)
It's my birthday, and I'm thrilled to be spending it in this lovely country called the Maldives!
Let me tell you, the Maldives is a beautiful place!
Many people don't look beyond the luxury resorts & private beaches in the Maldives, but I've come to realize that A THRIVING LOCAL LIFE does exists here, on about 200 islands (15% of the Maldives' total islands).
Earlier this morning, we arrived on a gorgeous local Maldivian island called Maafushi, and despite the heavy winds & pouring rain (it's the start of rainy season...) -- I managed to get a nice glimpse of how the people of the Maldives live their day-to-day lives.
I met up with two awesome Instagrammers from the Maldives, Ishan and Sotti, who took me around to experience the hidden gems of Maafushi.
We ate coconuts, went to cafes, roamed the quiet streets, visited Mosques and even had a home-cooked meal in one of their friend's houses.
It's a humbling time of the year to visit the Maldives, because it is Ramadan -- the holiest month of the Muslim religion, where people fast everyday from sunrise to sunset.
It was beautiful to witness "Iftar" or "breaking the fast" at exactly 6:13PM outside of the main Mosque.
The people were so friendly, taking me by the hand and giving me free food.
I loved it.
Today was a very special birthday, and a day that I'll never forget.
Thank you to all the new friends I made here, and I can't wait to go island hopping with you all tomorrow!
Have you ever been to the Maldives? Comment below!
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