Many would say the Maldives is the world’s last great paradise, because not only is it one of the most beautiful places in the world, but the majority of the people live off the islands’ resources.
Background
The entire nation of the Maldives consists of around 1200 or so islands out of which only about 200 are inhabited, with most of population residing in the capital island of Male. There are however, many humble village islands where people exist in quiet harmony with nature.
The Island Life
Guraidhoo is one of the many villages that you can experience and is situated just a short boat ride away from the capital. The population is around 2300 and their main source of income is through boat building and fishing. A walk around the island would also take only about half an hour, and you can experience a nation’s livelihood as well as artistic magnificence within that time.
The Intrigue of a Modern Village
Guraidhoo is far from your ordinary village, and you shouldn’t be surprised to discover a range of fairly modern facilities such as a pharmacy, various restaurants and even souvenir shops. This is because many tourists from Maldives island resorts situated nearby such as Maafushivaru Maldives drop by for visits.
Live like an Islander
To intimately experience the island life you can actually reside her and an English-speaking expert guide will introduce you to the lifestyles while eliminating the issue of the language barrier.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
