There is something magical when your birthday falls on a Friday. Your happy hormones (Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, Endorphins) levels are usually higher on that one particular day.
Did you know that the average person only gets about 10-12 Friday birthdays during his or her lifetime? Also, most heart attacks occur on a Monday morning. Remember, you don’t need a special day to celebrate; God made you special just the way you are, so celebrate life every day like it’s your birthday and #repeat Thanks for the kind real real birthday words, but y’all know this will be every day lol. Don’t ever grow up because adulting is boring and #liveeverydaylikefriday
One of the most controversial topic a year after the pandemic is: Should schools reopen? Social “scientists” studying the effects of COVID19 suggest that the lack of social interaction is causing an increase in suicide rates and depression among teenagers. One group argues that mental health is at stake; therefore, send y’all bad ass kids back to school. On the other hand, some teachers contend that despite the implemented safety precautions, they still do not feel safe going back to the classroom. Basically what the teachers want to say is, “for this little bitty ass money y’all are paying us teachers, keep y’all badass Rona kids at home.” What do you think?
The traditional daily work structure of working in an office every day will become a thing of the past post COVID19. The coronavirus pandemic will forever change the way we live and work, and now companies must implement a “new way to work” culture that adheres to the effects of this pandemic to survive. Before COVID19, some bosses refused to adopt a flexible working schedule for their employees, which also includes teleworking. It was difficult for some supervisors to comprehend that their employees can be productive working from home. Thanks to COVID19, those old-fashioned ways of thinking are slowly changing after six weeks of isolation.
There is enough empirical evidence that suggests that a flexible work schedule can significantly improve productivity and employee morale. Furthermore, allowing employees to telework will reduce traffic, pollution, and overhead cost. The truth, we waste so much time at work attending unnecessary meetings, idle coffee room gossips, smokers taking smoke breaks, etc. that nothing gets done at work. Before COVID19, some companies, including the government, offered some employees a flexible work schedule to better manage their professional and personal life. However, the idea of even teleworking is usually met with stiff resistance from those dinosaurs’ bosses. Some bosses gain satisfaction from the “butts in seat” mentality, meaning if they can’t see the employees, then they can’t manage effectively. Change – open to new ideas, better ways of doing things is a difficult concept for some supervisors.
I think there are generational gaps in many companies, and some managers lack effective strategies to bridge the generation gaps. For example, Baby Boomers, such as my parents, obtain satisfaction with having more money, a secure title, recognition, and having respect at work. Conversely, Millennials, and Generation Z’s, such as my children, enjoy the flexibility to maintain a work/life balance over a promotion. Baby Boomers prefer to communicate in person, while the newer generation prefers emails and text messages. Baby Boomers live to work and have little work/life balance while Millennials and Generation Z’s strongly believe in a work/life balance. A 2015 EY Global Generations survey showed that two-thirds of Millennials and Generation Z’s would give up a promotion or make career sacrifices to have more time with families or to secure a better work/life balance.
With the majority of citizens around the world now working from home, parents can promptly attend to their children, bond with families, and save money on gas. The rapidly evolving technology has made it possible for employees to work remotely and students to attend classes virtually. Some companies have a secured Virtual Private Network (VPN) that will allow employees to access emails, the company portal, and even their desktop phone
The coronavirus also impacts our environment. A recent report by NBC News shows that the coronavirus has sent pollution plummeting. With traffic-free roads, plane-free skies, and widespread malls and business closing, our planet is the beneficiary. I was surprised to see that China, the world’s biggest polluter, showed a 25% reduction in carbon emission. But why does it take a pandemic to reduce emissions?
So, what will our workforce look like post COVID19? With the significant number of Boomers retiring in the next five years and leaving those leadership positions, companies must implement new strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent. According to a 2016 survey of accounting and financial firms by Hinge Research, more than 70 percent of all practices face recruiting and retention challenges. Some companies are failing miserably at attracting and retaining top talent because they are still using traditional recruitment and retention methods. I suggest that companies explore innovative recruitment and retention strategies, such as offering telework on specific days as part of the employees’ benefits package. Researchers indicate that that Millennials and Generation Z’s spend more than 30 hours a week on social media, attending online schools, video conferencing, and holding meetings in coffee shops and online conference rooms. It makes sense that companies create a similar culture that integrates some of these features.
What about those strict companies’ policies mothers face after giving birth? Some organizations are changing their policies and offer more paid time off to help transition mothers back in the workplace. Women play a crucial role in the workplace, so it makes good business sense to assist mothers. No one could have predicted the global effects of COVID19; however, we can implement effective common sense strategies to mitigate the effects and prepare for the future.
Hurricane Harvey is a reminder to focus on what matters most. If you had 10 minutes to leave your home that you have poured your entire life into because your life was in danger what would you take?
We expend too much of our time and energy in pursuit of greener grass, accomplishments, working, and time-consuming home projects. The truth, we don’t take anything when we die. Hurricane Harvey reminded us that our material and worldly possessions are not so valuable as we thought.
Although we need money to satisfy our basic human needs, food, clothes, shelter, and to pay our bills. The non-stop pursuing of wealth will only turn a person into a twisted being – Steve Jobs. The richest people cannot take their money with them, and the most humbled cannot take their pride after death. For we brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out of it (Timothy 6:7).
In this journey of life, someone close to you will be diagnosed with a life threatening disease, die from natural causes, or from tragedy. Bottom line is at some point we will all die, it’s inevitable! This morning I asked myself, “what is really important to me and what can I do today?” So what will you take in those 10 minutes?
I am convinced that life is what you make of it. See, each day, we are given 24 hrs, and we must use it all. Unfortunately, we cannot gift someone else nor save those 24 hrs for another day.
So you have a choice to make. You can use your 24 hrs and be happy with the blessing you have or be unhappy with the challenges in life. Either way, you cannot change the 24 hrs.
Tomorrow is here again, so live the shit out of those 24 hrs until you have a negative balance… #liveeverydaylikefriday
Most people I know delay their dreams and follow the standard script in life, “The American Dream.” Go to school and obtain an education so that you can get a good job, get married and buy a house with a white picket fence. Afterward, buy a car, have two to five kids, and get a dog. Perhaps one of the most exasperating things, yet we tend to follow this unwritten rule of how to live. We usually have a stable 9 to 5 job then spend the next ten years paying for the student loan we borrowed to get the stable job. Plus, we get a thirty-year mortgage to pay for the house with the white picket fence. After five years, we move to a bigger house and repeat the process. It is a vicious cycle, who came up with this?
I mean, it is all so predictable. When the car is not good enough, we trade it in for a newer model and continue to make car payments. The 48 inch 1080 TV is not good enough, we upgrade to the newer 65 inch 4K smart TV. On and on it goes.
Caring for our kids and that greedy dog is very expensive. So we make a rational decision to stay home with the kids because it is cost effective; however, we must plan in advance for a simple date night with our partner. We delay our life, dreams, and happiness for the next 18 years hoping to resume it once the kids are out of the house, but they will never leave. We convince ourselves that we will go back to all the dreams we put on hold because somewhere in the game of life we forgot to also live.
You work and pay taxes for the next forty years until you are almost dead. You hope to make it to retirement so that you can enjoy life after. However, by that time you will be too old with little energy to enjoy it. You then sit on the couch and pay more bills until it’s your time to die.
So you look in the mirror blankly and ask yourself, “where did the time go and what happened to my dream?” That dream you once had become a distant memory, and now you can’t get the time back. You have spent all your life working, paying bills and living according to the world’s unwritten rules. I refused to do this; I refused just to pay bills and die.
Do not let your life roll by and then regret the things that you did not do in life. Most people sit in their 9 to 5 offices during the week and look forward to Friday with a zeal that is unhealthy. How about living every day like it’s Friday? To Live Every Day Like Friday is a simple mindset starting with being happy with yourself. The trick is to find that work-life balance, do the things you are passionate about, focus on doing more of what makes you happy. It will never be the right time, so Live Every Day Like It’s Friday.
There is something magical about “Fridays” that makes me feel happier and more relaxed. Some say it’s the golden child of the weekdays while others call it the superhero of the workweek. Regardless of how many hours that I have worked, or the amount of money I make, Fridays are my happy days.
In the many countries I have visited, Friday is usually the last workday of the week and is not like the other days. Most people dislike going to work on Monday because it is four long days to get to Friday. Some people tend to come out of their shells on Fridays, they let loose, have a few drinks, party, dance, and still, have two days left to recover. I don’t know about you, but I love Fridays.
There are so many interesting facts related to Friday. For example, Black Friday is the day with the highest shopping discounts. It’s the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the unofficial beginning of the holiday season; people feel joy and happiness even if they are broke. Then we have Good (Holy) Friday, the day when Jesus Christ gave his life for the human salvation.
Friday also took its place in the popular culture. We all know about the TGIF (Thank God it’s Friday) restaurants and bars. Not only that, Hollywood made so many films about Friday: First, there is the Friday the 13th franchise with crazy Jason killing people with an ax. Some people believe bad things will happen on Friday the 13th, so they stay home. Then there is the comedy series “Friday,” “Next Friday,” and “Friday After Next” by Ice Cube. “Friday Night Lights” is about a high school football team in Texas, and “Freaky Friday” is about a mother and daughter switching bodies.
Limassol Carnival Parade
So what if you could live every day like Friday? Live a simple but full life with joy and happiness! A life that you forget about the drama, challenges, stress, and negativity. Well, I don’t know about you but I want to Live Every Day Like Friday.
If you are a seafood lover, then Mozambique is the perfect place for you. Mozambique is located on the south-eastern coasts of Southern Africa with six different African neighbors. Bordered to the south with South Africa and Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi to the west, and Tanzania to the north. A six- hour drive from Johannesburg, South Africa and I was ready to explore this beautiful country.
Economics
The 2015 Human Development Index ranked Mozambique’s economic development at the bottom, 180 of 188 countries with an adult literacy rate of 56% and the life expectancy at birth of 50.3 years. Despite being one of the poorest countries economically, Mozambique is rich in culture and the people are special. Mozambicans are warm and friendly; I felt welcomed during both my visits. Poverty is widespread as the majority of the population works the land, many earning significantly less than the official minimum wage of around $100 per month. In some places such as Palma in the north, the locals live on less than $1 a day.
Religion and Language
The population in Mozambique is mostly Muslim, and the official language is Portuguese. English is spoken mostly in Maputo and other tourist areas. Additionally, there are 13 indigenous languages with local dialects spoken in Mozambique. Swahili is spoken in the north.
Culture
Mozambique is divided among approximately sixty different ethnic groups. The largest group is the Makua-Lomwe in the north, who account for about half the population. Located further north are the Makonde near the coast and the Yao near Lake Niassa. Southern tribes include the Tsonga, Karanga, Chopi, Shona, and Nguni. About three percent of the population is European, Indian, Chinese, Pakistani, or African/European. These people are concentrated in the coastal cities and usually work as doctors, teachers, shopkeepers, or industrial laborers. Despite the differences, these groups remain closely linked with the traditional African religions, the cult of the ancestors, the practice of witchcraft, and the celebration of initiation rites, marking the passage from childhood into adult life (for males and females).
Maputo
Maputo is the capital of Mozambique and is the southern hippest city and a popular tourist destination. An estimated 1.5 million people reside in Maputo. The growth in Maputo has been remarkable – an estimated 10 thousand expatriates live and work in this amazing city. I visited Maputo twice, the first time in 2010 and the second in 2015. During these five years, lots of money has been spent on improving the infrastructure, and now, tourism in Maputo is at an all time high.There has been an explosion of hotels, bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and clubs. Maputo is now one of the fastest developing cities in southern Africa. However, like most major cities around the world, poverty, unemployment, and street crime are also on the rise; therefore, I remained vigilant at all times.
Where to Stay in Maputo
I stayed at the Southern Sun Maputo hotel which was a bit pricey, but it was safe, clean, and in a great location. There are plenty of places to stay in Maputo based on one’s budget. For example, on one hand you can stay in the Presidential Suite at the Polana Serena and spend a fortune or you can stay in a cheap backpacker hotel.
Here are my top recommendations:
Southern Sun Maputo – I stayed there twice and had great experiences. Palm trees, infinity pools, beautiful sunrises, and a great location. Very clean and safe so I highly recommend this hotel. Polana Serena – A bit on the high for the ritzy with perhaps the best views of the ocean. This hotel was built in 1922 and was once considered one of Africa’s finest hotels. Very popular with presidents, business travelers, and celebrities and boast an amazing Spa, long swimming pool, and a Jacuzzis. Radisson Blu –Very modern 5 star hotel in Maputo. Elegant Scandinavian décor with epic views across the bay. One of the better choices in Maputo.
Food
Mozambique is the fish and seafood capital of the world. I highly recommend that you visit the local Mercado de peixe (fish market) in Maputo but ask for my friend Gasper. Choose from giant size prawns, crabs, clams, dorado, squid, butterfish, cod, or anything seafood. You pick what you want to eat, and a local chef will cook it for you.
A delicious meal at the fish market
My favorite is a platter of prawns served with lemon juice, garlic, peri peri, white wine and steaming Portugese bread. Try the Peri Peri chicken which is popular among Mozambican. This famous Mozambican dish is available everywhere in Maputo.For finer dining, here are my recommendations: Bayview – Located in the Southern Sun hotel, has a great menu with a mixture of Chinese, Italian, and other international dishes. The seafood at this restaurant is one of the best I ever had. Try the Matata which is a spin of traditional shrimp and peanut stew with crushed coconut, shopped pepper, and spinach. Fiamma – Located in Hotel Cardoso, the second-oldest hotel in the city, offers seasonal food with a taste of Mediterranean, Asia, and the East. Bel Piatto – Italian style dinning with fresh salads, home-made pasta, steaks, and fine wine.
How to get around Maputo
I found that the best way to get around Maputo is a combination of walking, Taxis, and Tuk-tuks. You can also take a tourist hop-on-hop-off bus to explore the city. Remember to get a map from the hotel and have your passport with you at all times.
Money
The local currency is the New Metical (MZN), or Meticais. The exchange rate about Meticais to 1 American Dollar. Most places will accept credit cards but always carry cash with you especially outside of the city.
Things to do in Maputo
Historic stroll and garden lunch – Exploring the historic city, Independence Square, the French-Mozambican cultural center and Jardim Tunduru. Waterfront wander – Start at the CFM railway station and then head towards the Fortaleza, the place where the Portuguese first built this fort in the 15th century. Island-style seafood adventure – Take the ferry to the Bay of Catembe and lunch at the Catembe Gallery Hotel. Great views and amazing food.
Other Useful Information
Population: approx. 28 million (2015) GDP: $14.69 billion (2015) Climate: Mozambique has two seasons, wet and dry. The wet season is from October to March and the dry season from April to September. Religion: Estimated 56.1% of the population of Mozambique are Christian, 17.9% are Muslim, 18.7% has no religion and 7.3% adhere to other beliefs. Capital: Maputo is the Capital City of Mozambique (previously known as Lourenco Marques before independence). Language: Portuguese is the official language of Mozambique and is the most widely spoken: 39.6% of the national population and 72.4% of people living in urban areas are fluent in the language. Other widely spoken languages include Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena, Ndau, and Shangaan (Tsonga). There are also regional languages.
It’s Friday again, and my journey was to Nusa Lembongan with two amazing Canadian friends, Briana and Ginger.
Nusa Lembongan is a small island located southeast from the main island of Bali. After days of nonstop action in Bali, we wanted to get away from the hassles and hectic pace so we opted for a slower place to relax. Nusa Lembongan is one of three neighboring islands, the others being much larger Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan.
We arrived at the Sanur Beach ferry to catch our boat ride to Lembongan. There are many companies with scheduled speedboat rides from Sanur Beach ranging between $25 to $40 roundtrip. No need to over plan because boats depart hourly all day starting from 8:30am from Sanur and the last one returning from Nusa Lembongan at about 5pm. There were no boarding docks so getting on the speedboat requires getting your feet wet which was quite entertaining to watch. I know it’s wrong, but we laughed so hard watching people fall in the water when trying to get off the speedboats.
Culture
The local Lembonganese are Hindu which was similar to the locals on the mainland of Bali. It is important to understand and respect the culture of the host country; therefore, I took the time to learn about Lembongan prior to arriving.
Language
Balinese is the most common language of communication between local residents, with Bahasa Indonesia a distant second. The Balinese spoken here is a distinct dialect, and sharp-eared linguists would certainly notice this.
Getting Around
Nusa Lembongan has several places to walk connecting the guest houses and hotels. The island is only 3 miles from end to end so there are several different options to get around – rent a bicycle, motorcycle, or a golf buggy. Expect to pay about IDR20,000-30,000 per day for a bicycle or IDR50,000-100,000 per day for a motorcycle depending on how busy it is. There are locals that will gladly take you are around for a small cost.
Bri and Ginger rented a motor scooter and went sightseeing while I enjoyed a relaxing day at the beach watching the boats come in. Walking is a good way to get some exercise and to explore this beautiful island. The walk from the end of the beach at Jungut Batu to Mushroom Bay is approximately 35 minutes with some of the most epic views.
Paradise Beach is a wonderful beach with views of Mount Agung, white sand, and mangrove trees, located at the end of Mangrove Beach in Jungutbatu Village.
Mushroom Beach is the place where most boats arrive in Nusa Lembongan. This beach is beautiful, clean, tranquil, and most suitable for water sports and swimming. You can rent a scooter at Mushroom Beach to explore the island. The resorts are modern with amazing views of the crystal blue ocean, so enjoy a massage.
Dream Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali with white sands and crystal blue water. There are cafes with amazing views of sunsets which is perfect for a day trip; however, the water can be rough so be careful.
Sandy Bay (also known as Sunset Beach) is adjacent to Devil’s Tear. A small but spectacular beach with white sand and crashing waves, located just to the north of Dream Beach. The Beach Club at Sandy Bay is perfect for a day trip to relax.
Tamarind Beach is between Playground’s surf break and Mushroom Bay. It has Good views back to Bali, and of Mount Agung.
Things to do in Nusa Lembongan
Watch a cockfight
Snorkel or Dive
Take a Surf lesson at Mushroom Beach
Rent a scooter or bicycle and explore the island
Relax at the beach
Diving: (credit – thebalibible.com)
Diving is one of the most popular things to do at Nusa Lembongan because of the crystal clear waters around these islands. There is an abundant of dive shops mostly in Jungut Batu and Mushroom Bay, so you’ll have plenty of options. Nusa Penida has approximately 20,000 hectare of protected marine area making it ideal to see some of the most beautiful marine life. Manta Rays are present year round and the massive oceanic sunfish (mola-mola) are usually seen during July-October. You can also find white-tipped reef sharks, nurse sharks, sea turtles, and whale sharks in these waters.
Where to stay in Nusa Lembongan
We stayed at a bungalow for about $25 per night. The bungalows are quite spacious, clean, and breakfast was included. There are many budgeted hotels available on Nusa Lembongan but if you desire more luxury try the following:
Villa Nusa
353 Degrees North
Batu Karang Lembongan Resort and Day Spa
Lembongan Beach Club & Resort
Ceningan
Jungutbatu
Mushroom bay
Sandy Bay
Selagimpak / Tamarind
Where to eat: (credit – thebalibible.com)
Delicious food
Le Pirate – is a great place to try Kung Pai Chicken & Cashew salad. They also have some amazing cocktails and good music for entertainment.
The Beach Club at Sandy Bay – is a good place for entertainment if you visit Lembongan. A bit more upscale and pricier than the average hotel.
Other useful information:
Safety: A very safe place to explore.
Health concern: Minimal for traveling but
Climate: The average temperature is about 27°C or 80.6°F
It’s Friday again so get your popcorn and your adult beverage and let’s explore The Maldives.
Some holidays spell unrivalled excitement from the word “go” while others can be enjoying serene solitude with that special person at your own pace. The Maldives, located in the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean has rightfully earned its place among the most sought after vacation spots around the world. After years of looking at postcard pictures of perfection, it was time for me to escape into the heavenly ambiance and comfort of white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and “Live Like Friday.”
The Maldives breathes life into one of my favorite travel quote: “Live in the Sunshine, Swim the Sea and Drink the wild air” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. If you have never been to the Maldives, then I suggest that you contact one of my travel experts and book your next trip to The Maldives.
Everything wonderful that you have imagined about the Maldives is true! The crystal clear water, the sea life, peace and tranquility. Would you feel guilty about enjoying a cocktail on the beach while others are at work? I bet you don’t.
A Little History
The Maldives consist of 1,192 small islands shared between the residential islands inhabited by the local population and the resort islands reserved purely for visitors. Slowly this line is blurring with many independent travelers preferring guesthouses on the inhabited islands where you can mingle with very welcoming and religious Maldivian people. The place has undertones of Sinhalese, South Indian and Arabic ethnicities, with tourism being the major economic force for generating revenues and employment.
I didn’t want to go to the Maldives alone so my good friend from Thailand accompanied me on this trip. We flew into Male International Airport located on Hulhule Island. Hulhule Island was once the home of the aboriginal Giraavaru people until 1968 when they were forced to relocate to Male. We were tired from a late night flight into Male so we spent the night at the transition hotel called Ripple Beach Inn in Hulhule.
The ferries are located next to the airport with regular trips to the main island of Male and to the many different resorts that make up the Maldives. After a short 20 minute ferry ride, a friendly perfectly dressed staff eagerly awaited our arrival at the dock, “welcome to paradise.” The staff greeted us with a warm and friendly smile, a refreshing beverage to cool us down and warm towels.
Our home for the next four days was in the form of a wooden villa, built on stilts that set into the ocean. Our room was private and the stairs from our deck extended into the crystal clear water. The room was large, modern and included a king size bed, clean bathroom, a safe, and cable television. Wifi was located throughout the entire property. The sight from the room was spectacular, an all-encompassing view of the Indian Ocean; truly breathtaking. Nothing comes close to this feeling of peace and relaxation.
Things to do in The Maldives
If you like anything related to the world “Marine” then the Maldives would be right for you. The Maldives is a gateway to extraordinary sea life and dazzling corals that are treat to sore eyes. I recommend that you immerse yourselves in the following fun activities to “Live Like Friday.”
Best time to visit the Maldives: I recommend visiting The Maldives between December and April for great weather and to see the manta raysand whale sharks.
Incredible Water Adventure: Warm and crystal clear waters make it a perfect setting for some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling experiences. The unspoiled underwater life is explored in all its grandeur and color with some rare varieties of fish, resplendent coral reefs and even the most sought after sharks, manta rays, sea turtles and if you are lucky even the whale shark.
The Maldives is also becoming a favorite with the surfer community with its perfect waves, unbeatable climate and turquoise tinted waters. If you don’t know how to dive, there are options of underwater scooters that you can practice. Your resort can arrange for the diving tour along with guide, diving gear and equipment.
Miraculous Spas: Relaxation is the name of the game in the Maldives. You can soothe your senses at luxurious spas, with some of them located strategically above waters with transparent glass floors that give you a glimpse of teasing fishes schooling their way to glory
Joyful Dolphin Spotting: It’s a sight to spot playful dolphins making their way into the big waters under the gleaming sun with occasional spins mid-air.You can also watch the whale sharks, manta rays and hammerheads in their natural habitat.
Inimitable Sight Seeing: The Maldives has an interesting concoction of places to see with their rich interiors, religious significance and cultural heritage. Jumhooree Maidan (Independence Square), Utheemu Ganduvaru (Wooden Palace), Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque (oldest Friday Mosque with intricate coral walls) and National Museum (must visit to see historical artifacts) are some places that should feature on any true travelers’ itinerary.
Where to Stay
In addition, the unbelievable view of Azure Ocean from each villa and wooden flooring that transports you into tropical bliss in seconds. The dining and spa facilities are great and they even had a gym for us to stay in shape.
There are many guesthouses and village rooms offering value for money options in the Maldives. Overwater bungalows on private beach are a hot favorite with frequent visitors who like privacy and luxury fused together.
Travel Options to Get Around
There are boats, air taxis (fancy term for sea planes) and private yachts that offers transportation to the many different resorts. Public ferries and cargo boats are also available for budget travelers. For day trips around islands and population centers can be organized through semi-public and private charter speedboats
Quick Tips to sail you through Maldives
Keep your passport, necessary documents, and travel permits handy while hopping from one island to another.
Private boats are expensive and may cost between $150-200 per boat.
If you choose to stay on an inhabited island, be observant and appreciative of the Islamic traditions with modest dressing, no alcohol and reticent behavior.
Importing pork, alcohol and porn into Maldives and exporting sand, seashells or coral are forbidden.
Drink bottled water instead of the tap water.
Other useful information:
Safety: Safe for vacation. A representative from the resort will meet you at the airport but be vigilant.
Health concern: Minimal for traveling. Drink bottled water.
Climate: The average temperature is about 27°C or 80.6°F
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