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The Maldives were one of the last countries I haven’t visited yet. I thought I’d have the most boring trip ever. But it turned out the Maldives have lots of hidden surprises! Maldivians have a separate island to store the garbage and tell you they recycle it. They treat the citizens abroad and pay for their healthcare trips. They get married easily and get divorced even easier. They don’t teach Geography at school, because who needs Geography in paradise?
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro: my first visit to the Maldives
02:52 Thilafushi, the garbage island
11:30 Thulusdhoo island: Coca Cola factory and plastic24:42 Maafushi, the main tourist island
28:17 Male: an expensive small capital32:20 Male outskirts: where do the locals live?
41:09 Maldivian schools: we don’t need Geography!
43:55 Indian military and Chinese credits
50:27 Gulhi island: for whom do you vote?
53:13 Welcome to a safari boat
53:13 Islamic rules vs. Maldivian beaches
1:04:27 Healthcare, insurance, and abroad surgeries
1:09:45 Why do Maldivians keep divorcing?
1:19:58 Lowbudget Maldives and the cost of local life1:23:56 Markets, shops, and local treats
1:33:14 Do you need a car in the Maldives?
1:35:35 Tourism: who works at the resorts?
1:41:38 Conclusion: your dream trip to the Maldives

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