Guides
Practical, written guides for getting around and making the most of Malé and Hulhumalé — updated as things change on the ground.
Getting Around
Velana Airport to Malé & Hulhumalé: every way to get there
Ferry, bridge bus, taxi, or speedboat — what each option actually costs, how long it takes, and which one fits your situation.
Getting Around
Public transport in Malé and Hulhumalé: buses, ferries and taxis
How the MTCC buses and ferries work, what they cost, and when a taxi is the better choice.
Practical
SIM cards and internet for tourists in the Maldives
Ooredoo vs Dhiraagu, where to buy a tourist SIM on arrival, and whether an eSIM is worth it instead.
Do
Hulhumalé beach: what it's actually like
The public artificial beach everyone mentions but nobody describes properly — what to expect, when to go, what to bring.
Do
A half-day layover itinerary, on foot
For the 6–10 hour gap between flights — a walkable loop through Malé that gets you back to the ferry terminal in time.