Little tip: If you have some cordage you can always tie op your leg to the floation device and still swim down and be connected. Also, noodles work well, without a cord but there must be calm conditions. Happy you are still with us Gabe.
Hey Gabe, nice comment on the price differences between Hawaii and Maldives. It’s truly shocking how expensive some places in the US have become. It makes me wonder, you’ve got places like the Canary Islands (also a volcanic archipelago and tourist hotspot full of beauty) that’s far away from mainland Spain (like Hawaii is to the US) yet everything there is so much more cheaper than Spain (far cheaper than Hawaii, maybe cheaper than Maldives) and it also retains its historical identity and hasn’t became too comercial. I think I should make a video on that.. Long gone are the easy days of budget traveling, and it’s only gonna keep getting more expensive. Great video.
19:11 laying on there, reading books lulled by the sea breeze definitely sounds like an ultimate paradise island experience 😁 At least for a little while, before embarking on new adventures. I'm glad to see this channel grow by the day. Take care of yourself Gabriel ✌️
Thanks for telling your near swim mishap. It's a good wakeup call for all of us to weigh the risks given the circumstances and either not take those risks or mitigate the risks.
Wow! You have educated me with this video! I always thought the Maldives were gloriously beautiful turquoise waters with over the sea dwellings, glass bottom floors and luxurious. This is not the reality,... Tourism photos only show one very small portion of life on the Maldives.
@@bramsleon6852 India is extremely big and a lots of refugees either from nearby countries like Bangladesh or Myanmar or interstate creats refugees and mostly begin dirt also people don't own personal responsibility and accountancy too much democracy
To be honest these islands are also a very small portion of the maldives remember there's more than a 1000 islands. And tourists usually stay in islands near malé were there aren't a lot of local living in the islands. Usually the islands are way more beautiful the further north and south you go
@@bramsleon6852 Male is NOT a tourist destination is never was and Maldives don't sell it such, Gabriel is very close to Male which is really a service center/logistics to support all the nice islands either well north or south of Male. The city is over crowded with bikes and people, there is not enough room which is why Maldives Gov have taken out huge loans to reclaim land and build condos which IMO destroying what Maldives once was, it's chasing the tourist money, look at what they are doing to the airport, it still a small airport but they are building a huge international terminal right on top of it. It is what it is at this point, no turning back. And just FYI Ive been to the Maldives 3 times in the past year and will be back before the end of the year. Many people want to go to MALE but you it is what it is, why you think when you get of an aircraft, after exiting the arrivals hall you see 30-50 hotel reps waiting people to whisk you away from Male and to some nicer island.
Completely opposite to india the media and the foriegn vlogger always want to go to a busy place like the hustle and bustle of market . For them india is only delhi or mumbai...India is very large and u can get the vive of every country in india.
Thank you for always showing the reality of all the places you are visiting ! Sorry to hear about the snorkelling situation. Thankfully you are fine! Stay healthy and enjoy your travels ! 👍
You need to start using that included breakfast dude. To me that’s half the day worth of food. You can even take stuff with you to go like coffee, fruits and treats.
Hi Gabriel I'm glad your okay scary re-acounting of nearly not getting back on the boat. it serves to remind folk accident's can happen very easy and to always try be mindful. stay safe out there dude!!
"Indecent can definitely be subjective, but you get the idea, don't be a jerk!" I think you have just invented the travel quote of 2022 there, brilliant! :)
Wow never thought you could get a place that cheap over there, think we will head there next year maybe 😁 the dollar being almost equal now to the euro has definitely been helpful here in Greece. In may the prices already aren’t that high anyway but with this current exchange it’s even cheaper
Oh, these beaches. My feet are aching to walk, partwise in the sand and sea. Soon. A general advice, if you are braving the elements is.. dont panic. If you find yourself in a warm, salt sea, you can just turn on your backside, float, rest and find your energy.
Great show! I recall those episodes of Kauai. Thanks for the good descriptions of the prices and features: the tours of the rooms and towns: What things look like.
@Gabriel Finally you made it to Maldives..Glad to see your Maldives video. We were discussing about it during our journey from Chopta to Rishikesh. Keep rocking and travelling 👍
Thank you for showing us the other side, the real side, of the Maldives! It's still one of the most beautiful places in the world but I always love to see the real people and towns and cities behind the monetary mask! Cheers!
GREAT ANALYSIS on the pricing discussion 💪. I see so many comments where they challenge something W/O the big picture in mind. You are way TOO PATIENT (Polite) Gabriel 😊. LOVE the budget friendly nature of the Maldives -- being able to do it "super-cheap" its the ONLY way to go ❤. When one analyzes Hawaii and other tourist-destroyed places (e.g., Turks Caicos, etc.), I just cannot justify spending the money to even get there. YOU HAVE SAVED ME A FORTUNE GABRIEL. 🙏
Comparing high season for Hawaii against low season in the Maldives isn't a fair comparison. Plus the world is still dealing with Covid and many people would like to stay closer to home. In any case I'm not a fan of islands and from what you've shared so far. I don't feel the place is worth visiting. Zanzibar Island is much nicer without having to shell out crazy money.
@@Dr.Mzungu If you watch Gabriel and William Taudien where rooms can run 20.00 a night in Maldives. That is a great deal ! Also, Hawaii is a rip-off period. Low or high season.
@@LJ-jq8og if you come to the maldives i would recommend going all the way north.the islands shown in these videos are touristy islands near malé with mostly just guest houses i usually refer to them as commercial islands rather than local islands.you could take an boat or flight to haa alif atoll the islands are natural and way more beautiful and more local with actual local people living on them.
any where but kaafu and baa atoll should be really nice kaafu atoll especially has the ugliest islands to be honest. I don’t know why they even promote maafushi amd dhiffushi for tourism they just not natural maldivian islands.
Interesting that in the time from when William Taudien filmed his very recent videos on the same island to the last few days of Gabe's visit the surroundings went from lively to deserted.
Broherman , that snorkeling gig sounded really scary! I had a similar experience on Maui going out way too far to see some turtles. Had so far to come back and was fighting the tides, started hyperventilating through my snorkel tube... had to remove it...was a scary short time till I could touch bottom again. OMG, facing ones possible demise in the water is not a good feeling.
Gabe you are spot on! The island resorts in the Maldives are USD 250+ per night. But the places you are staying are not offering the same all inclusive ultra luxury experience!
Your story about getting exhausted in the ocean and the boat driving off sounds quite scary. It’s not fun being faced with nearly drowning… i’ve been in a somewhat similar position before. Glad you’re okay and safe. 💪
There is clear erosion visible when you first get to the beach, with tree roots exposed by the advancing ocean. The Maldives are suffering from rising sea levels due to climate change. Given that fragility and precariousness, the islanders must be alarmed at how easily their lives could just wash away and must need to do a lot of rebuilding just to postpone the seemingly inevitable end to a lifestyle that their ancestors have enjoyed for many generations. Perhaps then it's no sin that building materials are visible. This is a real country and not just a tourist resort, and doubtless on the private islands they hide reality better.
@@lorrainedavidson7229 If you look at the actual data over the past 25 years sea level rise across the globe is either non-existent or is around a few centimeters. Looking further into it the rise is actually an illusion because it’s actually the coast line that is sinking in some areas for a number of reasons none of which is related to any change in climate.
@@lorrainedavidson7229 I honeymooned 20years ago on meerufenshui - talk in media then was ‘in 20 years they’ll be gone’ ..hmm not heard any news yet of any islands disappearing.. have you?
So far, the Maldives and surrounding islands...looks like a great inner-retreat destination. If you're a writer or have 10 books you want to read, etc. I like to hang out at local coffee houses - haven't seen much of that. Yeah, I'm going call this place (in low season) a mental health vacay. If I were to go with those expectations - i wouldn't be disappointed.
Just wanted to say thank goodness you’re ok bless you, that must have been really scary for you. By the look of things they aren’t top of the league on waste management, reusable materials etc yet - going by the litter in the sea, and yr welcome drink. I find this very sad too. Love yr vlogs. You’re awesome. Xxx
Hi Gabe will you visit any of the private islands since the prices are so good at the moment are you able to do day trips to the private islands to use facilities and have liquor at all
I'm a scuba coach for 20+ years, and I'm listening to your story. Allow me to offer some advice. About your camera, get a clip so that it is attached to your body at all times. Sometimes you need your arms and you don't want to lose your camera. Don't use a wrist holder, get something clipped to your torso, so having some sort of belt across your chest or waist for your camera to be attached is great. Or, if your swimming shorts have something to attach a clip to. I've seen a lot of people lose their cameras when attached to your wrist. And, about a lifejacket... you can take one... and hold it under your stomach without wearing it. use it as a floatation device... and swim down, and then come up. When a lifejacket is resting on your belly, it is easier to look underwater with your mask and snorkel and you can relax as well... save your energy :)
@@Jbdahkoto I respectfully DISAGREE. Western world has nearly 60% divorce and many more want it and cant afford divorce. A vagina should not be the center-of-a-man's universe. A man should focus on making himself the best-version of himself he can. TV, Disney and Hollywood mis-lead men about true happiness !
22:49 At this place he asks "where is everybody?" Well, the earlier other area he passed they were bikini clad and topless. Wow! Here, only fully clad conservative dress is allowed on a breezy beach, and NO cocktails! In this tale of two island areas I know where I would be! Maybe this place is where the religious devout can chill. No jet setters here it would seem!
Hello Gabriel, I had a similar incident while snorkeling in Maldives last year, however I am a beginner swimmer and to see some corals up close, went under the water forgetting that I had the snorkel on me! You being an excellent swimmer, why did it happen? Did you forget it too or it was something else? Can you even swim underwater with the snorkel on? I am not sure.
good for you to indulge once in awhile. I follow you around the globe and I enjoy your budget travelling videos, Maldives too rich for my budget. Where you going next??????
Hi Gabriel, thank you for another great video. I see what you mean about the scruffiness here and there. It's strange but somehow feels like there is something missing, apart from the obvious, people! A little bit soulless in some way? You'd think there would be locals and children running about or something.. Also I wonder why the municipalities give permission for those high rises to be built, they definitely don't add to the ambience on the islands. I guess it's a question of maximizing space. Hope the next few days are relaxing, shame you can't find a beer tucked away somewhere! 😀
You showed the market which has a lot of vegetables and fruit. What mainland is close enough to grow all of those goods? Stay safe and enjoy your journey
Thats actually the local market those aren't imported they are locally produced.the maldives has more than a 1000 islands and some are designated agricultural islands like thoddoo for example.the islands near malé are usually small and "urbanised" not very pleasant but most of the population is spread across 200 islands
@@GabrielTravelerVideos the islands in the north and south outside kaafu atoll but especially northern atoll in haa alif are the really nice local islands.might be hard to get there cos of the weather its monsoon season.But there are boats and also flights too.
Enjoying your videos on the Maldives are you planning on visiting the Seychelles or Mauritius they're close by much bigger islands and more to do and see enjoy🤩
Places where the daily hotel rate is many times a local's monthly income are places I try to avoid. Seeing the two groups in contrast must be one of my biggest travel turn-offs!
As not much of a swimmer...maybe even if you dont don a lifevest, but having others nearby helps...in previous videos did we not see you amidst a group of snorkelers? (I know I know, expert snorkelers always pride themselves on solo snorkeling...) Thank god you are safe...
Photo shooting on the island $150!?, off the island $250!? 20:23 Hide your camera or you'll end up in the prison on the island? Just reading the prices Gab. Thx for the video.
Doesn't look like there's much arable land. Do all of the supplies have to be shipped in from India? Must be quite the logistics challenge with so many islands. No wonder some of the resorts are so expensive!
Where are the women? I saw one woman at 7:47 and that is it. Why is that? You continually walked through the city. Seemed rather odd. Very beautiful, I love the lack of people....as long as the food is awesome!!!
Wow, those Hawaii prices are absurd. I honestly can't wait to leave this expensive ass country, as much as I love it. Want to live in SE Asia for a while.
when you dive down you should remove the snorkel from your mouth, when you go back up, you don't need the snorkel in your mouth to breathe. that is the good, common practice. you should have a lanyard for the camera, so if you need your hands/arms for swimming, your camera is secured. you could also carry a cheap dive buoy with an elastic bungee cord, so boats see you and you have a floating device in case you get cramps.
Little tip: If you have some cordage you can always tie op your leg to the floation device and still swim down and be connected. Also, noodles work well, without a cord but there must be calm conditions. Happy you are still with us Gabe.
Thanks and same here.
Hey Gabe, nice comment on the price differences between Hawaii and Maldives. It’s truly shocking how expensive some places in the US have become. It makes me wonder, you’ve got places like the Canary Islands (also a volcanic archipelago and tourist hotspot full of beauty) that’s far away from mainland Spain (like Hawaii is to the US) yet everything there is so much more cheaper than Spain (far cheaper than Hawaii, maybe cheaper than Maldives) and it also retains its historical identity and hasn’t became too comercial. I think I should make a video on that.. Long gone are the easy days of budget traveling, and it’s only gonna keep getting more expensive. Great video.
19:11 laying on there, reading books lulled by the sea breeze definitely sounds like an ultimate paradise island experience 😁 At least for a little while, before embarking on new adventures. I'm glad to see this channel grow by the day. Take care of yourself Gabriel ✌️
Thanks for telling your near swim mishap. It's a good wakeup call for all of us to weigh the risks given the circumstances and either not take those risks or mitigate the risks.
Wow! You have educated me with this video! I always thought the Maldives were gloriously beautiful turquoise waters with over the sea dwellings, glass bottom floors and luxurious. This is not the reality,... Tourism photos only show one very small portion of life on the Maldives.
yes, as seen there, the condition is similar to that in India, it looks a bit dirty and the city arrangement is not neat
@@bramsleon6852 India is extremely big and a lots of refugees either from nearby countries like Bangladesh or Myanmar or interstate creats refugees and mostly begin dirt also people don't own personal responsibility and accountancy too much democracy
To be honest these islands are also a very small portion of the maldives remember there's more than a 1000 islands. And tourists usually stay in islands near malé were there aren't a lot of local living in the islands. Usually the islands are way more beautiful the further north and south you go
@@bramsleon6852 Male is NOT a tourist destination is never was and Maldives don't sell it such, Gabriel is very close to Male which is really a service center/logistics to support all the nice islands either well north or south of Male. The city is over crowded with bikes and people, there is not enough room which is why Maldives Gov have taken out huge loans to reclaim land and build condos which IMO destroying what Maldives once was, it's chasing the tourist money, look at what they are doing to the airport, it still a small airport but they are building a huge international terminal right on top of it. It is what it is at this point, no turning back.
And just FYI Ive been to the Maldives 3 times in the past year and will be back before the end of the year. Many people want to go to MALE but you it is what it is, why you think when you get of an aircraft, after exiting the arrivals hall you see 30-50 hotel reps waiting people to whisk you away from Male and to some nicer island.
Completely opposite to india the media and the foriegn vlogger always want to go to a busy place like the hustle and bustle of market . For them india is only delhi or mumbai...India is very large and u can get the vive of every country in india.
My husband and I are amazed at your braveness. Your video makes it possible for us to see places we don't think we can explore on our own. Thanks.
Thank you for always showing the reality of all the places you are visiting ! Sorry to hear about the snorkelling situation. Thankfully you are fine! Stay healthy and enjoy your travels ! 👍
You need to start using that included breakfast dude. To me that’s half the day worth of food. You can even take stuff with you to go like coffee, fruits and treats.
He doesn't drink coffe! Mentioned it in a video few years ago.
REAZSIANZ REEUROPEANZ well, take some tea, juice or whatever then. The point was to use the breakfast.
@@dreammfyre He prefers the coffein free ones. Anyway it's a good idea to have things to go from the half or the allinclusive places of stays..! :-)
@@davidespingel1223 homeboy ain't rich
@@davidespingel1223 jealous?
Hi Gabriel I'm glad your okay scary re-acounting of nearly not getting back on the boat. it serves to remind folk accident's can happen very easy and to always try be mindful.
stay safe out there dude!!
"Indecent can definitely be subjective, but you get the idea, don't be a jerk!" I think you have just invented the travel quote of 2022 there, brilliant! :)
WOW!! I lived on Kauai 1977 - Stay safe and make sure the boat doesn't leave you behind.
Wow never thought you could get a place that cheap over there, think we will head there next year maybe 😁 the dollar being almost equal now to the euro has definitely been helpful here in Greece. In may the prices already aren’t that high anyway but with this current exchange it’s even cheaper
Glad you're safe Gabe.
I stayed in a small hut on Thulhagiri years ago. It was beautiful and the snorkeling and diving off the island was great. Highly recommended!
you will find many Bangladeshi people in maldives
Oh Man ! Glad your okay … No Fun suffocating on the Water ! Thank You for All that You do ! Amazing Videos Gabriel 🙏🌎
Oh, these beaches. My feet are aching to walk, partwise in the sand and sea. Soon.
A general advice, if you are braving the elements is.. dont panic. If you find yourself in a warm, salt sea, you can just turn on your backside, float, rest and find your energy.
gaby glad that you are fine be watchful while diving in the ocean without life jacket. take care & enjoy your maldives trip.
Great show! I recall those episodes of Kauai. Thanks for the good descriptions of the prices and features: the tours of the rooms and towns: What things look like.
Love from Maldives 🇲🇻♥️
@Gabriel Finally you made it to Maldives..Glad to see your Maldives video. We were discussing about it during our journey from Chopta to Rishikesh. Keep rocking and travelling 👍
Thank you Gabriel 😊❤🙏 glad you are ok, stay safe! Beautiful places do always have a downside that is part of reality.
Seems ok to me - nice and quiet. relaxing.
Really nice to see you interacting with your snorkling friends.
Finally, Maldives are not so expensive as i expected. Maybe it could be one of my future destinations. Nice video 👍
On near drowning after boat moves away @ 9:35..."a bit of a 'wake' up call." I'm sure no "pond" intended, ha ha!
I think the place looks absolutely gorgeous ! In every respect.
I'm not a great swimmer, so an incedent like that would scare me for sure. Glad to see you're ok!
Thank you for showing us the other side, the real side, of the Maldives! It's still one of the most beautiful places in the world but I always love to see the real people and towns and cities behind the monetary mask! Cheers!
Cool! A postapocalyptic tropical island. Something else for sure.
GREAT ANALYSIS on the pricing discussion 💪. I see so many comments where they challenge something W/O the big picture in mind. You are way TOO PATIENT (Polite) Gabriel 😊. LOVE the budget friendly nature of the Maldives -- being able to do it "super-cheap" its the ONLY way to go ❤. When one analyzes Hawaii and other tourist-destroyed places (e.g., Turks Caicos, etc.), I just cannot justify spending the money to even get there. YOU HAVE SAVED ME A FORTUNE GABRIEL. 🙏
Comparing high season for Hawaii against low season in the Maldives isn't a fair comparison. Plus the world is still dealing with Covid and many people would like to stay closer to home. In any case I'm not a fan of islands and from what you've shared so far. I don't feel the place is worth visiting. Zanzibar Island is much nicer without having to shell out crazy money.
@@Dr.Mzungu If you watch Gabriel and William Taudien where rooms can run 20.00 a night in Maldives. That is a great deal ! Also, Hawaii is a rip-off period. Low or high season.
@@LJ-jq8og if you come to the maldives i would recommend going all the way north.the islands shown in these videos are touristy islands near malé with mostly just guest houses i usually refer to them as commercial islands rather than local islands.you could take an boat or flight to haa alif atoll the islands are natural and way more beautiful and more local with actual local people living on them.
any where but kaafu and baa atoll should be really nice kaafu atoll especially has the ugliest islands to be honest. I don’t know why they even promote maafushi amd dhiffushi for tourism they just not natural maldivian islands.
@@dash8139 👍 and thanks!
Hi Gab try visiting Mauritius, you will be amazed
Interesting that in the time from when William Taudien filmed his very recent videos on the same island to the last few days of Gabe's visit the surroundings went from lively to deserted.
My eyes often can't follow the rapid camera moves , but I like your videos. They are very interesting to me !👍🏼
What is great about Maldives that speed limit is only 30 km/h. Can just leisurely walk around, cars are moving slowly.
Phooey for Dhiffushi.
Hi Gabriel , every time I watch one of your videos , I get hungry 😋 lol
There is an underwater restaurant in Hurawalhi. You'll be amazed.
22:50【请在当地穿着合适的衣服】---- looks like many Chinese went there ( before the covid).
Broherman , that snorkeling gig sounded really scary! I had a similar experience on Maui going out way too far to see some turtles. Had so far to come back and was fighting the tides, started hyperventilating through my snorkel tube... had to remove it...was a scary short time till I could touch bottom again. OMG, facing ones possible demise in the water is not a good feeling.
I had a similar experience in Hawaii: th-cam.com/video/siKR_TT9duw/w-d-xo.html
Gabe you are spot on! The island resorts in the Maldives are USD 250+ per night. But the places you are staying are not offering the same all inclusive ultra luxury experience!
You don't pay you won't get,I'd rather sit on my beach at Waitarere ,New Zealand
Your story about getting exhausted in the ocean and the boat driving off sounds quite scary. It’s not fun being faced with nearly drowning… i’ve been in a somewhat similar position before. Glad you’re okay and safe. 💪
There is clear erosion visible when you first get to the beach, with tree roots exposed by the advancing ocean. The Maldives are suffering from rising sea levels due to climate change. Given that fragility and precariousness, the islanders must be alarmed at how easily their lives could just wash away and must need to do a lot of rebuilding just to postpone the seemingly inevitable end to a lifestyle that their ancestors have enjoyed for many generations. Perhaps then it's no sin that building materials are visible. This is a real country and not just a tourist resort, and doubtless on the private islands they hide reality better.
Nonsense! Another climate change alarm, fear, nut !
@@lorrainedavidson7229 If you look at the actual data over the past 25 years sea level rise across the globe is either non-existent or is around a few centimeters. Looking further into it the rise is actually an illusion because it’s actually the coast line that is sinking in some areas for a number of reasons none of which is related to any change in climate.
How’s the koolaid?
@@lorrainedavidson7229 That's right. Nothing to see here. Keep moving. Don't look up.
@@lorrainedavidson7229 I honeymooned 20years ago on meerufenshui - talk in media then was ‘in 20 years they’ll be gone’ ..hmm not heard any news yet of any islands disappearing.. have you?
So far, the Maldives and surrounding islands...looks like a great inner-retreat destination. If you're a writer or have 10 books you want to read, etc. I like to hang out at local coffee houses - haven't seen much of that. Yeah, I'm going call this place (in low season) a mental health vacay. If I were to go with those expectations - i wouldn't be disappointed.
For 28 dollars you can get a 3 star hotel with seaview in Port blair Andamans.
Just wanted to say thank goodness you’re ok bless you, that must have been really scary for you.
By the look of things they aren’t top of the league on waste management, reusable materials etc yet - going by the litter in the sea, and yr welcome drink. I find this very sad too.
Love yr vlogs. You’re awesome. Xxx
Hi Gabe will you visit any of the private islands since the prices are so good at the moment are you able to do day trips to the private islands to use facilities and have liquor at all
Yes, planning to go to one of the private islands.
Very informative Gabriel 👍
Cowabunga Dude!!! My guy 🍾🥂🕊️☮️💟
You need a rashguard shirt. It is really worthy, so you dont get burnt.
What is that water at 6:34 ?? I hope Male have a water recycling center.
you should visit coron palawan
I was there in 2010: th-cam.com/video/V6NmNE6lx2Q/w-d-xo.html
I'm a scuba coach for 20+ years, and I'm listening to your story. Allow me to offer some advice. About your camera, get a clip so that it is attached to your body at all times. Sometimes you need your arms and you don't want to lose your camera. Don't use a wrist holder, get something clipped to your torso, so having some sort of belt across your chest or waist for your camera to be attached is great. Or, if your swimming shorts have something to attach a clip to. I've seen a lot of people lose their cameras when attached to your wrist. And, about a lifejacket... you can take one... and hold it under your stomach without wearing it. use it as a floatation device... and swim down, and then come up. When a lifejacket is resting on your belly, it is easier to look underwater with your mask and snorkel and you can relax as well... save your energy :)
There are so many needles on the beach I recall, hard drugs a big problem amongst the local population
Which island had al the needles on the each ?
@@Jbdahkoto I respectfully DISAGREE. Western world has nearly 60% divorce and many more want it and cant afford divorce. A vagina should not be the center-of-a-man's universe. A man should focus on making himself the best-version of himself he can. TV, Disney and Hollywood mis-lead men about true happiness !
@@LJ-jq8og eydafushi
This island looks nicer than the other one.
Gabriel, your story eerily reminds me of Open Water. Yikes, glad you're ok. Definitely had a few close calls myself through my travels.
No Beer? What's the point?
Nice to see it though! Thanks much
The room has got no window. The bathroom has no exhaust. So AC must be on all the time.
$12.50 for breakfast.
Its half that price in the Greek islands. And with more food !!
22:49 At this place he asks "where is everybody?" Well, the earlier other area he passed they were bikini clad and topless. Wow! Here, only fully clad conservative dress is allowed on a breezy beach, and NO cocktails! In this tale of two island areas I know where I would be! Maybe this place is where the religious devout can chill. No jet setters here it would seem!
Why so many motorcycles? Are they for sale?
Be careful man, you are alone ... among strangers... in a strange world...
Always stay under your limits.. don't push it too hard..
What a dump. Is it not rain season in Maldives now? Bad time to visit.
Yes, it's the rainy season now. Not the best time but better than never. I've lucked out with a couple days of sunshine.
Hello Gabriel, I had a similar incident while snorkeling in Maldives last year, however I am a beginner swimmer and to see some corals up close, went under the water forgetting that I had the snorkel on me! You being an excellent swimmer, why did it happen? Did you forget it too or it was something else? Can you even swim underwater with the snorkel on? I am not sure.
Very nice content..
good for you to indulge once in awhile. I follow you around the globe and I enjoy your budget travelling videos, Maldives too rich for my budget. Where you going next??????
This looks way better than the previous island. That one almost felt artificial. This at least have some trees and greenery left.
I'm glad to see that you are ok Gabriel. Maybe for the next time you go snorkeling try to wear your gopro on your wrist.
yup that's smart. Gabriel got a Wakeup call from GOD!
Nice video greeting from Saudi Arabia ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Gabriel, what about the Danghetti island? Is it feasible to make day trips from there. heard it's quite cheaper
Those two trees out in the water may be emblematic of the rising ocean.
This island looks like St Johns island (US Virgin island). Most islands resemble each other with a few exceptions.
Hi Gabriel, thank you for another great video. I see what you mean about the scruffiness here and there. It's strange but somehow feels like there is something missing, apart from the obvious, people! A little bit soulless in some way? You'd think there would be locals and children running about or something..
Also I wonder why the municipalities give permission for those high rises to be built, they definitely don't add to the ambience on the islands. I guess it's a question of maximizing space.
Hope the next few days are relaxing, shame you can't find a beer tucked away somewhere! 😀
If he comes to SPAIN, then he will find BEER! cerveza!
No need for beer, any alcohol; very harmful, destructive, unhealthy!
Best no alcohol, meat, fish, garlic,
Onions, excess sugar, excess salt.
@@lorrainedavidson7229 a beer now and againl won't do any harm, certainly doesn't seem like Gabe ever drinks to excess.
You showed the market which has a lot of vegetables and fruit. What mainland is close enough to grow all of those goods? Stay safe and enjoy your journey
Not sure but probably Sri Lanka and India.
Thats actually the local market those aren't imported they are locally produced.the maldives has more than a 1000 islands and some are designated agricultural islands like thoddoo for example.the islands near malé are usually small and "urbanised" not very pleasant but most of the population is spread across 200 islands
@@dash8139 I see, thanks for the info, good to know.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos the islands in the north and south outside kaafu atoll but especially northern atoll in haa alif are the really nice local islands.might be hard to get there cos of the weather its monsoon season.But there are boats and also flights too.
@@dash8139 Limited time this trip but maybe another time I'll be able to explore more of the Maldives.
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Enjoying your videos on the Maldives are you planning on visiting the Seychelles or Mauritius they're close by much bigger islands and more to do and see enjoy🤩
Places where the daily hotel rate is many times a local's monthly income are places I try to avoid.
Seeing the two groups in contrast must be one of my biggest travel turn-offs!
Your camera is so good.
How much is it?
There's a link in the description. Glad to hear it's looking good.
Cost of coconut?
Any plans to visit Australia/ New Zealand in future?
Definitely one of these days.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Long flight but's it's worth it, but NOT cheap.
Pacific Islands where they live a traditional life are a treat also.
@@rmas4242 Fiji is also interesting place to stop.
Glad you're ok :) and also the camera :)
Thanks Rose. ✌
As not much of a swimmer...maybe even if you dont don a lifevest, but having others nearby helps...in previous videos did we not see you amidst a group of snorkelers? (I know I know, expert snorkelers always pride themselves on solo snorkeling...)
Thank god you are safe...
It's surprising that country did not get swept away during 2004 tsunami. Everything is super low.
Thanks to their coral Reef. 😁
Great video as usual ☺️ any thoughts about going to America Samoa?
Photo shooting on the island $150!?, off the island $250!? 20:23 Hide your camera or you'll end up in the prison on the island? Just reading the prices Gab. Thx for the video.
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🙏Thanks for nice and useful video🙏
Things change fast when you hit 50, regardless of lifestyle. Glad your safe! Are you headed to Colorado for the 50th Rainbow nationals?
I was wondering where the gathering was going to be. Good to know, I'll definitely keep it in mind.
I'd say 60. You can still be peak physical shape in your 50s
there is so little elevation ..how did they survive the tsunami ?
I hear that beach vacations on the Egyptian side can have some great diving and the cost is Low. I hear it is way cheaper than Israel on the Red Sea.
Scary experience, Gabriel, tc. By the way, you were right, the breakfast is enough to maybe feed a five-year-old kid, and not cheap!
William Taudien seems to have a cheaper travel agent than you.
Nice video
Doesn't look like there's much arable land. Do all of the supplies have to be shipped in from India? Must be quite the logistics challenge with so many islands. No wonder some of the resorts are so expensive!
Where are the women? I saw one woman at 7:47 and that is it. Why is that? You continually walked through the city. Seemed rather odd. Very beautiful, I love the lack of people....as long as the food is awesome!!!
When I visited India, and Nepal in 1989. I am not lying I only saw men.
Wow, those Hawaii prices are absurd. I honestly can't wait to leave this expensive ass country, as much as I love it. Want to live in SE Asia for a while.
One night's cost in a Hawaiian hotel can get you a month in a fully furnished Thai apartment.
@@wigalert that sounds much better to me lmao
when you dive down you should remove the snorkel from your mouth, when you go back up, you don't need the snorkel in your mouth to breathe. that is the good, common practice.
you should have a lanyard for the camera, so if you need your hands/arms for swimming, your camera is secured.
you could also carry a cheap dive buoy with an elastic bungee cord, so boats see you and you have a floating device in case you get cramps.
Good job 👍😁
I’d worry about bed bugs in place like that…..
What make of daypack are you using now on this trip?
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If drones become smaller and easier to carry around, I'd love to see your travels from above.