You Don't Have to Be Rich to Visit the Maldives

There's something special about staying on a small local island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Life slows down, the days become simpler, and for a little while, it feels like the rest of the world doesn't exist. No traffic, no rush, no constant noise. Just turquoise water, white sand, and a feeling that nothing bad can reach you. It's one of those places where you truly switch off and just enjoy being present. 🌊🌴✨ In this video, we share our experience in the Maldives and everything we learned while being there. We cover the practical side of visiting a local island - from transport and prices to food, diving, local customs, and ways to save money. We also explain why we chose Dhigurah for our stay and wedding ceremony, and what surprised us the most during our time there. As always, this is based on our own experience, with the hope that it helps you plan your own trip a little more easily. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & first impressions 00:55 Money: exchange rates, fees & cash 03:16 Transport to local islands 04:58 Malé vs other islands 07:46 Hotel & activity prices 08:44 Diving prices & tips 10:40 How to save money on activities 11:59 Bike rental 12:22 Different seasons 13:42 Convenience stores & must-have items 14:58 Price of a meal 15:18 SIM card 15:40 Maldives culture & local customs 17:36 Why we chose Dhigurah – our wedding ceremony 18:29 Trash & waste management 18:59 Ending If you have any questions about visiting the Maldives, feel free to leave them in the comments - we're always happy to share our experience. 😊 Follow our journey: Instagram: @elzaa.stories Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! ❤️ 🎥 Vlog filmed with DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/4wC6oQD 📷 Drone shots made with DJI Mini 2: https://amzn.to/4vAeiJv 🤿 Snorkeling with Scubapro mask: https://amzn.to/451AzVA and snorkel: https://amzn.to/3SQ5EsR