About Us

We’re Irina and Devon. We help you plan the Maldives clearly, without resorts, confusion, or guesswork.

We’ve spent months slow-traveling across Maldives local islands, staying in guesthouses, using public ferries and speedboats, and figuring out how things actually work on the ground.

After dealing with scattered, outdated, and resort-focused information ourselves, we decided to document what planning a real Maldives trip looks like, step by step, for people who want to travel smart and stay on local islands.

Everything you see in our guides, videos, and tools is based on firsthand experience, not sponsored stays or copied advice.

لماذا تثق في مرشدينا؟

  • 6 أشهر من التنقل بين الجزر في جزر المالديف
  • تمت زيارة أكثر من 30 جزيرة محلية وخاصة
  • خبرة مباشرة مع التأخيرات والعواصف والحلول الواقعية
  • تم اختبار جميع وسائل النقل (العبارات، والقوارب السريعة، والطائرات المائية)
  • أكثر من 100 مقطع فيديو إعلامي ونصائح حول جزر المالديف عبر YouTube وTikTok
  • بيانات حقيقية ورؤى محلية موثقة، لا تعتمد على التخمين أبدًا
  • خصومات حصرية يتم ترتيبها مع الفنادق وبيوت الضيافة المحلية

How our guides are different

Local-island focused

Everything here is built around local islands, not resorts.

Real planning, not inspiration

We prioritise logistics, costs, and clarity over dreamy storytelling.

Updated with real travel

Guides are updated based on actual trips, not copied sources.

Local island hotel discounts

Exclusive discounts at selected local island guesthouses, available only through our guides.

How we help you plan

Planning guides

Step-by-step guides that explain islands, transfers, costs, and what to expect before you go.

Comparison tools

Tools that help you narrow down islands based on beaches, budgets, and travel style.

Personal help

If you need clarity for your specific situation, you can ask us directly.

Our guides are for you if

• You’re planning a Maldives trip from the UK or Europe

• You want local islands, not resorts

• You care about budgets, transfers, and logistics

• You want clear answers instead of endless research