Maldives: The FAKEST Country on Earth 🇲🇻

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Travel Documentary, The Maldives. 🇲🇻 The Maldives promises paradise – turquoise waters, dreamlike beaches, and luxury resorts. But beyond the postcard-perfect images lies another story! In this video, we explore the Maldives through a different lens, uncovering the reality of life on a local island (Hanimaadhoo).

Join us as we go beyond the resort fences to discover the real Maldives — its culture, people, and daily life. We see the Maldives through the eyes of its people, where paradise isn’t just a destination – it’s a way of life shaped by tradition and challenges.

00:00 Intro
00:34 Hanimaadhoo First Impressions (Luxury Resort)
00:55 Village Life Outside the Resort (Islamic Nation)
01:40 Invited by a Maldivian Muslim Family
03:43 Maldivian Muslim Traditions (Call to Prayer, Mosque Life)
04:45 Real Local Life in Maldives (People & Youth Café)
05:31 Maldivian Money (Rufiyaa)
06:02 Visiting a Local Island School (School Girls)
06:47 Indian Teacher From Kerala Living in Maldives
07:17 Crashing School Classes
07:56 School Life in Maldives (Manners, Uniforms & Curriculum)
09:06 Exploring the Local Beach on Hanimaadhoo Island
09:46 Local Beach Life (Sharia Rules)
11:02 Hanimaadhoo Harbor (Indian Boat Crew)
11:57 Maldivian Food (Kothuroshi & Local Lunch)
12:51 Interacting with Maldivian Boys
13:47 Hanimaadhoo Hospital & Pharmacy
14:38 Environmental Issues (Pollution & Coral Bleaching in Maldives)
16:10 Hanimaadhoo International Airport (Interview with Indian Workers)
17:36 Unique Maldivian Habits
18:30 Sunset at the Local Beach
19:19 Daily Life at Hanimaadhoo Port (Fishermen & Locals)
21:20 Considering Conversion to Islam?
21:43 Unusual Maldivian Pets
22:33 Authentic Maldivian Dinner at a Local Restaurant (Tuna Noodles, Food Prices)
23:20 Village Life At Night on Hanimaadhoo Island
23:47 Bikini Beach at Barefoot Eco Hotel (Resort Beach)
24:24 The Maldivian Jungle & Nature
25:03 Conclusion
25:35 Extra Outtakes

What you’ll discover in this video:

– Life Beyond the Luxury Resorts:
We visit Hanimaadhoo, a local island and modest Muslim village, to experience authentic Maldivian life — far from the bikini beaches and luxury tourist bubble.

– Faith and Culture:
As an Islamic nation, the Maldives is shaped by its traditions, Sharia law, and a strong sense of community. See how Islam shapes daily life in the Maldives, from the mosque to the kitchen table.

– Environmental Challenges:
Rising sea levels, coral bleaching, and pollution threaten the fragile ecosystem of the Maldives. The Maldives is the world's lowest-lying country, with 80% of its islands less than 1 meter above sea level. Rising sea levels due to climate change pose a real threat to these islands.

– Local Hospitality:
From housewarming parties to mosque and school visits, we share touching encounters with locals who embrace us with kindness.

– Maldivian Cuisine & Restaurants:
Discover kothuroshi, tuna-based dishes, and the simplicity of local meals and restaurants compared to resort dining. See the port where people buy their fish.

– Tourism’s Dual Impact:
Explore how tourism boosts the economy but also strains local infrastructure and resources.

The Maldives is a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean. Comprising over 1,000 islands, it’s a dream destination for honeymooners, divers, and nature lovers. The Maldivian culture is a blend of influences from surrounding nations, including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Arabia, and Africa. Islam is the official religion of the Maldives, with nearly 100% of the population being Sunni Muslims. The Maldives has around 580,000 inhabitants, spread across nearly 200 inhabited islands. Yet most tourists will never meet them, confined to private resorts where local life feels like a distant world. We're exploring Hanimaadhoo, an island in the northern Haa Dhaalu Atoll that offers an authentic Maldivian experience away from the typical tourist hotspots!

Much love,
Nicole & Roberto

Travel vlog documentary 34 | Filmed February 2024
#maldives #hanimaadhoo #travel #documentary
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MashaAllah, I Love Maldives 🇲🇻 from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

BijoyIslam-pc
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Wonderful insights and impressions. Many facts I've not considered or even thought about.
Very much kooking forward to seeing the next video. Take care my darlings, be safe!

susannebecher
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I rarely see these kind of travel video from Youtuber. Well documented and nice commentary, suscribed!

firzaprama
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My dear friends Nicole&Robert, very impressive video, 👍👍 thank you very much for taking me to such a beautiful country.❤❤ In every country covered in luxury, people live a more modest life, but therefore much happier., That's why I always seek out this group of people, they are honest, hospitable and kinder - and these people will often give you the last thing they have ..

vmarcus
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I have never seen the Maldives in this way. Good one❤

Nessescapades
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Great video. What I am really perplexed by, is the view count of 540 in 2 days. Something is not right in the YT Universe. You routinely get tons and tons of views. Hope it picks up!

JayandSarah
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Vraćam se, na ovaj Vlog....Neviđeno mali broj pregleda. Ne verujem, u slučajnosti....I dalje, BEST....Nicole&Roberto....

MilanGranic-hwsy
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Very interesting video 🙏🤍
Thank you for sharing. Lovely from you both, guys. Always something to wonder and appreciation of life.
I wish you both a very happy, blessed holiday's 2024 and Happy Blessed New Year ✨️ 2025🍾🥂
Always my love 🤍🤍🤍🥰

leonorlopez
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Very interesting, viewed through a non-tourist lens!

maggiefollett
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Welcome to 🇲🇻. Nice to see you in maldives

relaxationmusic
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Maldives has been providing free education for decades, all the schools follow brittish sillabus. Today the country has a educated generation doing extremely well economically and human development

SouthAsiaFacts
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I am your new subscribers from Bangladesh, i just watched your video. Welcome you to Bangladesh for explore the most beautiful country of the world. I liked your presentation so much, best of luck ❤

sarwarahmed
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Now you're on Maldives, hoping someday you will visit the Philippines, .. like I said, I love ur voice, happy New year 🎉 take care

VincentCruz-nc
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Hope you guys doing well. I’m back. I’ve missed watching your videos. Took me a long time to move to my newly bought house. Things are set up. Finally time to enjoy watching videos.
If you’d like to visit pacific north west USA sometime in the future you guys are welcome here. I’d like to invite. This region is very different than places you’ve been so far.
See you later in comment again 😊
❤️🤗

Notaphily
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How many languages do you guys speak? I can speak a bit of 4 other foreign languages; French 🇫🇷, Italian 🇮🇹, Spanish 🇪🇸, Portuguese 🇵🇹

smit
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Dear friends, Nicol & Robert, I wish you a blessed, peaceful and happy Christmas spent in good health. ❤❤🍀

vmarcus
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when you meintioned that you was from switherland they were like woww🤩, amazeing video, keep it up, gretings from georgia❤❤

Sabsuba_Mapping
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great video ❤ what is the name of the song that you used on this video?

GEN-official
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Wow! This Is A Good Video! Can You Guys Go To; Georgia, Batumi And Explore It, i know you guys been there but why not exploring it deeper?😊😅🎉❤

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Drugačiji pristup Maldivima....lepo. Volim vaš kosmopolitizam, Nicole&Roberto...🙂

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