Maldives | Hole in the Donut Cultural Travel

The Maldives: Life on a Tiny Speck in the Middle of the Indian Ocean

May 5, 2020March 25, 2017 by Barbara Weibel

Main road leads to the harbor on Bodufolhudhoo Island in the Maldives

Every morning, I passed Aisha on the sleepy sand streets of Bodufolhudhoo Island. Her black head scarf and ankle-length cloak revealed only her face and hands. I longed to speak to her, but after greeting me with a radiant smile and a heartfelt “Good morning,” she always lowered her eyes demurely and continued on her … Read more

PHOTO: Bringing in the Beach Mats on Bodufolhudhoo Island in the Maldives

August 14, 2021March 23, 2017 by Barbara Weibel

At the end of the day, local youngsters on Bodufolhudhoo Island in the Maldive Islands gather beach mats used by tourists

At the end of the day, local youngsters on Bodufolhudhoo Island gather beach mats used by tourists. This tiny speck of an island is located in the Alif Alif Atoll group in the Maldive Islands. It is so small that I was able to walk entirely around it in 15 minutes. As all citizens of … Read more