Ex-pat Life: September
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“But then fall comes, kicking summer out on its treacherous ass as it always does one day sometime after the midpoint of September, it stays…
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Sarah
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Cuppa Tea & A Sunset, Maldives
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Sarah
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What’s a travel blog without sunset photos? These beauties were shot at Fun Island Resort while I was visiting with my two friends last month.…
Learning How To Dive in Maldives
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Sarah
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Did you know that The Maldives is 99% ocean? That’s crazy! So a couple weeks ago during the Eid holidays, I decided I couldn’t live…
Favourite Spots: Hulhumale Mosque Garden
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Sarah
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Since I don’t have a garden for myself (not many people do here due to the lack of space), my favourite spot at…
Short Expat Breaks: Paradise Island Resort
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Sarah
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At just $85 each per night (1,307 MVR) me and Vicky (my lovely friend and colleague who teaches Chinese at our language school), took…
On Buying Souvenirs (Expat’s Only!)
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Sarah
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Two things had put me off buying souvenirs in Maldives: a) I’m not leaving for another 5 months so can buy them then and…
My First Island Hop: Himmafushi
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Sarah
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Last Friday was a truly perfect day away from the kids and exploring a lovely local island, Himmafushi. Now that I’ve successfully passed my PADI…
I Live In A Country That’s Sinking – “The Island President” Tackling Climate Change in Maldives
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Sarah
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I was round my friend Jana’s house last night eating a gorgeous authentic Italian pizza and she showed me a cool travel app on…
Do Talk To Strangers: That Time I Was Rescued in Agrigento, Sicily
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Sarah
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I will start by warning readers that in some parts of the world, particularly in Agrigento, Sunday really is a day of rest. Who’d…
Do Talk To Strangers: Street Artists in Florence
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Sarah
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Florence is the kind of place that made me wish I knew a thing about art. The history, the literature, the fashion, the music,…