The Side of The Maldives Nobody Talks About

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2023
  • I went to the Maldives to find a different side to this country that nobody talks about online..
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  • @phredi2004
    @phredi2004 Рік тому +734

    BRROOOO yt is sometimes so unfair, the quality of these vids is insane and unfortunatly isnt getting as much recognition as it should

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Рік тому +135

      I’m not complaining!! I get tonnes of support and it’s always growing 🙏🏼

    • @Tbl-4
      @Tbl-4 Рік тому +7

      @@benmorris yeah these vids a banging you should post more tbf ik it will prob be difficult but yeah never quit UA-cam your a legend

    • @sugabender2119
      @sugabender2119 Рік тому +5

      Mate the video has been live 3 hours, give it time
      Good things come to those who wait

    • @phredi2004
      @phredi2004 Рік тому +1

      @@sugabender2119 ye ik lad i was talking more about his channel as a whole

    • @kenilkhambhaita3805
      @kenilkhambhaita3805 Рік тому

      ​@@phredi2004 it will blow up it just takes time

  • @noelenehazell8454
    @noelenehazell8454 Рік тому +83

    The Maldives sure has changed a lot since we visited in 1992. All we knew before we arrived was what we read in an outdated lonely planet guide, so we did have a bit of culture shock on our arrival. Tourists were not encouraged in Male at that time, and the resort we stayed at was far away and extremely basic. One of our best travel experiences ever, including some scary and very funny moments. Thanks for this lovely video of your Maldives experience - it truly is a beautiful place.

    • @MVpatriotX
      @MVpatriotX Рік тому +1

      Pls come back! ✌🏻

    • @noelenehazell8454
      @noelenehazell8454 Рік тому +2

      @@MVpatriotX I would love to! One day…

    • @ZalNRed
      @ZalNRed Рік тому +1

      What were the scary moments? You got me interested!

    • @noelenehazell8454
      @noelenehazell8454 Рік тому +2

      @@ZalNRed Ok, now remember this was 31 years ago - pre google and availability of up-to-date information, no smart phones. Also, none of these things would happen today - the Maldives and travelling there have come a long way.
      Scary moment 1 - arriving in Male at 1.30am into an airport looking like a huge shed, we were greeted by military style border personnel with very large guns strapped over their shoulders. Everyone's suitcase was opened and completely searched. 😳 We didn't know that would happen.
      Scary moment 2 - our arranged boat transfer to an island resort did not arrive at the time we had been advised and very few people spoke English, so it was hard to find out any information - mobile phones were not common and we didn't have one. Also, when we went out of the hotel to look for our boat driver (maybe he was waiting outside..?), the locals clearly did not like us being out there on the street - tourists in Male were discouraged back then. 😟 We weren't aware of 'Maldivian time'..
      Scary moment 3 - Once we finally met up with our transfer, the small boat broke down in the middle of a very large lagoon. We were completely alone, islands all around but too far to swim to. So we had to wait, in the sun, for our driver to check engine parts and clean out the fuel filter to fix it. Glad he knew what to do! What should have taken 45mins took 2 and half hrs. The island staff were so relieved to see us on our arrival!
      So yes a few scary moments, but after that our holiday was fantastic!! 😎🌴🏖

    • @Nothing-wf8wc
      @Nothing-wf8wc 2 місяці тому

      ​@@noelenehazell8454 you came around December didnt you

  • @emersonsmith9323
    @emersonsmith9323 Рік тому +290

    Only Ben can turn an incredible Maldives trip into 10 mins 😅 love this one!

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Рік тому +16

      SORRRYYY!! I cut out too much think I overdid it

    • @hawwaali1790
      @hawwaali1790 Рік тому +1

      Fr

    • @Hello-hl2dw
      @Hello-hl2dw 10 місяців тому +1

      Naah bestie there aint THAT MUCH to do here

    • @emersonsmith9323
      @emersonsmith9323 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Hello-hl2dw the sea life and natural is enough for me 🤣

    • @ShazainZareer
      @ShazainZareer 6 місяців тому

      🇲🇻maldives 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤲🤲🤲🤲🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🙏🙏

  • @benmorris
    @benmorris  Рік тому +197

    Sorry this is a short one!! New vid in a (few) weeks ish

  • @fathimathahmed-tn7hc
    @fathimathahmed-tn7hc 8 місяців тому +44

    As a maldivian, that is a very accurate representation of our country. Stay safe❤

    • @rachelandmilan
      @rachelandmilan 7 місяців тому

      just uploaded a $10 vs $1000 Hotel in the Maldives check it out🇲🇻❤️

    • @ailaanexplores2933
      @ailaanexplores2933 2 місяці тому +1

      Maldivian meets Maldivian (I’m Maldivian)

    • @EX0TIC._Offical-9
      @EX0TIC._Offical-9 Місяць тому +1

      I'm also Maldivan too

    • @MALC0RYGD
      @MALC0RYGD Місяць тому +1

      ​@@ailaanexplores2933maldivian meets maldivian that met a maldivian

    • @sarulasaroo3905
      @sarulasaroo3905 27 днів тому +1

      I'm Maldives

  • @fbi424
    @fbi424 Рік тому +26

    I’m from the Maldives, thank you sir for showing my country ❤

  • @concept226
    @concept226 Рік тому +16

    My favourite part was 3:45 when you looked the time up on your invisible watch. 😆🤣

  • @seanjamescameron
    @seanjamescameron Рік тому +20

    Ben Morris - the only person I'd stop another video to come over and watch.

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it 9 місяців тому +16

    I'm glad you saw the other islands because most people just go there to stay at the luxury villas and probably don't realise what's going on in the rest of the country. Like many other places (Dubai etc) I feel like locals and foreign workers would be exploited and god knows what's happening to the environment

  • @egomez3846
    @egomez3846 7 місяців тому +8

    Bro you are one of the best travel guide UA-camrs out here, the quality and the simplicity that you carry yourself with is impeccable

  • @Gabriela.H
    @Gabriela.H 10 місяців тому +24

    I went to the Maldives in 2021 and it was the best trip of my life. I stayed in an island resort and couldn’t explore the local islands cause of Covid, but the Maldivian people are the nicest and friendliest I’ve ever met

    • @kniik-knaak
      @kniik-knaak 6 місяців тому

      How do you get there?

    • @Haaris981
      @Haaris981 Місяць тому +3

      THANKS FOR SUPPORTING MY COUNTRY.❤❤

    • @Ooga_BoOga...
      @Ooga_BoOga... 29 днів тому +1

      ​@@Haaris981 eww the pfp

    • @Haaris981
      @Haaris981 25 днів тому

      @@Ooga_BoOga... whats wrong with the pfp

    • @Haaris981
      @Haaris981 25 днів тому

      @@Ooga_BoOga... i found it on google i thought it was cool. what does this pfp mean

  • @adildudhia7269
    @adildudhia7269 Рік тому +8

    Videos keep getting better and better. Thanks again for uploading.

  • @tomashrosovsky6920
    @tomashrosovsky6920 Рік тому +66

    I loved Maldives being as a local tourist. I explored unexplored, that's how I feel about my trip. At first I was really anxious but I don't regret it at all. The only downside was, I went in August so I didn't get much of a sunlight 😅 but sunshine was perfect!

    • @d8mi8n
      @d8mi8n Рік тому +3

      měli tam řízek?

  • @FireRoblox
    @FireRoblox Рік тому +11

    Thanks for showing us this very interesting side of the Maldives Ben!🔥

  • @fellyapper
    @fellyapper Рік тому +12

    I don't known how he does it. every video just gets BETTER AND BETTTER AND BETTER. Keep it up ben!

  • @umnewpfft2
    @umnewpfft2 8 місяців тому +6

    As a maldivian im sooo happy that you are covering this side of my country btw its really cheap right the villas and the resorts are way wayy too expensive

  • @hshifan
    @hshifan Рік тому +1

    Outstanding, love your cuts and edits, quick snaps. happy you enjoyed your stay!

  • @sachsuccess
    @sachsuccess Рік тому +4

    Great video Ben! Thanks for showing the side of the Maldives we never see!

  • @justsam9468
    @justsam9468 Рік тому

    keep u the good work , been watching you for years and so good to see you haven't changed your style of filming!

  • @mauro7960
    @mauro7960 Рік тому +3

    i love your content, please never stop uploading!

  • @mowtarc
    @mowtarc Рік тому +1

    Ahhhh love seeing a new Ben Morris video!!!

  • @RK-hc2qe
    @RK-hc2qe Рік тому +5

    Come for the videos, stay for the snaps. Hope you're well, Ben!

  • @nicolemccarthy8250
    @nicolemccarthy8250 Рік тому +4

    Bens content just hits 💯💯
    Thanks for another great vid x

  • @nicofuji-shah249
    @nicofuji-shah249 Рік тому +1

    Yooo! Love the new style of filming, Ben! Keep up the good work really enjoyed it

  • @global.things
    @global.things Рік тому +1

    I just recently found your channel from your Sri Lanka retreat! I love your videos bro!

  • @user-gj6nq1nn1u
    @user-gj6nq1nn1u Рік тому +2

    Love ya ben been watching for a long time - from Maldives

  • @anthonyllido9720
    @anthonyllido9720 Рік тому +2

    I truly wish for you greater wealth and success in every possible way Mate Ben💯🙁

  • @shohunsuresh6651
    @shohunsuresh6651 Рік тому +66

    Finally someone said something, the drug issue there has been horrendous for the past few years

    • @daniyalbbd5281
      @daniyalbbd5281 Рік тому +5

      Bengali need not comment, you guys are the one bringing drugs

    • @shohunsuresh6651
      @shohunsuresh6651 Рік тому +6

      @@daniyalbbd5281 im singaporean bro, what the fk u chatting

    • @shohunsuresh6651
      @shohunsuresh6651 Рік тому +1

      @@daniyalbbd5281 get ur facts right or dont talk at all, thank you

    • @dudegamingproductions5459
      @dudegamingproductions5459 Рік тому

      Shohun I agree with you I’m from Maldives and I can tell you that most Maldivians are very dumb and blame there problems on Indians and other foriegn countries sorry about the person above most of us aren’t like that 😊

    • @mahfuzahaque3839
      @mahfuzahaque3839 11 місяців тому +2

      @@daniyalbbd5281 someone's obsessed with bengalis his name is obviously indian

  • @ElementyYT
    @ElementyYT Рік тому +23

    hey! just a tip i think those were "nurse" sharks, not "nursery" sharks, nurse sharks are almost never aggressive :)
    just wanted to let you know lol

  • @MayoChickenTV
    @MayoChickenTV Рік тому

    Keep up the great work! My inspiration!

  • @jacklane3368
    @jacklane3368 Рік тому

    Great job, Ben!

  • @SunnahTaqwa
    @SunnahTaqwa 29 днів тому

    I think what really sets your videos apart is your sense of humour - never let it go! :D

  • @Soy_Jomi
    @Soy_Jomi Рік тому +21

    Your videos are so entertaining and interesting! Thank you for this content ☺️✨

  • @guifremag327
    @guifremag327 Рік тому +1

    great quality as always 👍

  • @monz87
    @monz87 Рік тому

    Always love your videos Ben.

  • @yanaalismail7927
    @yanaalismail7927 Рік тому +1

    Hello!! proud Maldivian here 🤙glad you enjoyed your trip

  • @philexile0
    @philexile0 Рік тому

    Great video Ben!

  • @Lee_minhoe.x
    @Lee_minhoe.x Рік тому

    I'm from maldives and thank you for coming here❤

  • @thomasmchow
    @thomasmchow Рік тому +1

    Your videos are always so good!

  • @DaForgottenGoatman
    @DaForgottenGoatman Місяць тому

    I can not thank you enough for making this video 🇲🇻💚❤️🤍

  • @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501
    @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 Рік тому +2

    Great vlog and omg the sharks. Soooooo brave ! Best wishes.

  • @representclo
    @representclo Рік тому +1

    Great video man, love the Maldives.

  • @rickalexander7502
    @rickalexander7502 9 місяців тому

    Great video. I've wanted to go to the Maldives, and your video shows the real story other than the luxury resorts.

  • @thomasroelfsema5404
    @thomasroelfsema5404 Рік тому

    Great video mate! Greetings from Amsterdam!

  • @charlesgray1455
    @charlesgray1455 Рік тому

    Great video Mr. Morris

  • @laurenaskew3980
    @laurenaskew3980 Рік тому

    Another amazing video!

  • @psyopic
    @psyopic Рік тому +1

    Love your shark tee, great vid!

  • @nathancousins8426
    @nathancousins8426 Рік тому +1

    Videos are always so good

  • @kathleen4083
    @kathleen4083 Рік тому

    Thx for sharing 🏝️ on the bucket list 🍹🥥🍍

  • @HalesowenLocksmiths
    @HalesowenLocksmiths Рік тому

    great video! the resort is called Velassaru but apparently has not house reef so might be the reason it's so cheap.

  • @juanmiguel1171
    @juanmiguel1171 Рік тому

    I like this, an eye opener!

  • @Dev_G07
    @Dev_G07 6 місяців тому

    I too have covered Maldives stay for two persons at dirt cheap price in 2020.
    Really happy that I visited this island like a local.
    Wish to go there one more time because of its cost effectiveness.

  • @yaboi4106
    @yaboi4106 Рік тому +1

    Love the vid bro

  • @MunazMoosa-fy9hv
    @MunazMoosa-fy9hv Місяць тому +1

    I am from Maldives and i love all Maldivians here❤

  • @ThemeParksAndAttractions
    @ThemeParksAndAttractions Рік тому

    Great video Ben 👌

  • @Melben69
    @Melben69 Рік тому +8

    My mates family lives in the Maldives, got to experience the real maldives and it did not disappoint, also went to a few resorts and it was amazing. Everyone is nice and friendly too, had such a good time

  • @sonkenontsele6385
    @sonkenontsele6385 Рік тому +1

    Missed your videos🥺🥺❤️

  • @teijedegroot2448
    @teijedegroot2448 Рік тому +4

    letsgo a new ben morris video🙌

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Рік тому +2

      Sorry it’s short 😭

    • @teijedegroot2448
      @teijedegroot2448 Рік тому +1

      @Ben Morris still a sick video!! plus you swam with sharks for some reason😭

  • @ahmedshamaail4678
    @ahmedshamaail4678 9 місяців тому +4

    watching him having his breakfast with a fork broke my heart as a Maldivain.

    • @dqndncw
      @dqndncw 9 місяців тому +1

      ur so lucky to live there i went there this summer i love it😊

  • @71_Edit5
    @71_Edit5 Рік тому +1

    Love from maldives 🇲🇻

  • @djbutler8880
    @djbutler8880 Рік тому +3

    Am I the only one who noticed around the 3 minute 50 mark, him just staring at his wrist as if he had a watch on to tell the time?

  • @LifeWithTheCastillos
    @LifeWithTheCastillos Рік тому

    As soon as I saw the boat, I knew straight away you were going Velassaru lol. You also stayed in the exact same room we usually get too

  • @mohamedsabiq5093
    @mohamedsabiq5093 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for visiting our country

  • @LiveTheDash
    @LiveTheDash Рік тому +2

    Always a good day when a BM video drops. Like the look of the Maldives, but not sure about swimming with Sharks!

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Рік тому +2

      I think I just threw myself into it and didn’t even think about it hahahahha

    • @mirleymakeswaves64
      @mirleymakeswaves64 Рік тому

      Go for it! :D there are whalesharks in South Ari atoll and they are beautiful gentle giants; they only eat plankton and have no teeth ;)

  • @Traintin
    @Traintin Рік тому +1

    We love to see the other site of countries 🤝

  • @arnobrachet
    @arnobrachet Рік тому +1

    Love your watch at 3:45 !

  • @quadradoge6417
    @quadradoge6417 Рік тому

    Love you man

  • @ChrisHockman
    @ChrisHockman Рік тому

    We did the Maldives for our honeymoon and got a great deal. I do wish I had more time to visit Male

  • @ailaanexplores2933
    @ailaanexplores2933 2 місяці тому +2

    I used to live in maldives and now i live in Abu Dhabi but i still have a house in maldives!

  • @maisha.3619
    @maisha.3619 3 місяці тому +2

    fun fact male‘ is not the capital of kaafu atoll

  • @ipwnzzx
    @ipwnzzx Рік тому +1

    That ended abruptly 🤣

  • @omgsuchabigfan
    @omgsuchabigfan Рік тому

    Great vid mate

  • @halamaldif
    @halamaldif Рік тому

    Welcome to Maldives ! I can see our old office at 02:33

  • @TravelInOneMinute
    @TravelInOneMinute Рік тому +1

    WOW that rain was intense

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it 9 місяців тому +1

    As someone who loves the water but has a lifelong phobia of sharks (thanks Jaws) that was really impressive. I don't think I could do that! I have seen small reef sharks while snorkeling but quickly swam away

  • @bbanglix
    @bbanglix Рік тому +1

    you need to come to australia for dolphins, i've seen them from my house, and even my highschool because it was on the riverside!

  • @ThunderRoad1
    @ThunderRoad1 Рік тому +6

    So no one going to talk about how he looked at his wrist to say it was 11.30? 3:45

  • @Utz_FKq
    @Utz_FKq 24 дні тому

    That mal'e park is so fun

  • @footballcontentjake
    @footballcontentjake Рік тому +2

    3:45 he looks at his wrist and says the time when he doesnt have a watch on

  • @schalitz1
    @schalitz1 3 місяці тому

    As a scuba diver that's awsome(the sharks), I've only cage dove with them, but next time I'm on O'ahu I'm going without the cage.

  • @user-pm1kr5yl5k
    @user-pm1kr5yl5k 3 місяці тому

    I am happy that u came t my country

  • @opheliaretardanta8348
    @opheliaretardanta8348 Рік тому

    @BenMorris you should go to OneOcean diving in Oahu,Hawaii I went 2 years ago one of the best experiences in my life ❤

  • @richards9750
    @richards9750 Рік тому +1

    I love the video, Ben. How good is that AG1? Is it genuinely good?

  • @frode4410
    @frode4410 Рік тому +9

    3:45 How can he see the time. He has no clock on?

  • @seanjamescameron
    @seanjamescameron Рік тому +6

    I feel like the only UA-camr who hasn't been sponsored by AG1.

  • @IDK11757
    @IDK11757 6 місяців тому +1

    When u come to Maldives again go to sun siyam world its big resort also the biggest resort on Maldives

  • @viclindsey
    @viclindsey Рік тому

    That FLY had me DYING

  • @DoingNothingKing
    @DoingNothingKing Рік тому +1

    I know this is ur “job” to travel but I couldn’t imagine going to these beautiful places alone. Understand u have a camera recording urself but, having one friend would make these trips 100x funnier/better.
    Understandable if you had to pay for them but it’ll be beyond worth it & prob make u more “adventurous” having another person with u

  • @MillhouseSpeaks
    @MillhouseSpeaks Рік тому +2

    Fascinating

  • @2Kawaii4U
    @2Kawaii4U 4 місяці тому

    “Omg a fish!.. and it’s in the sea”😂

  • @zzizahacallar
    @zzizahacallar 27 днів тому

    Paradise ❤

  • @traceyabbott193
    @traceyabbott193 Рік тому +1

    My sister just come back from the Maldives last week did you see her ? Lol, my sis and bro in law love scupa diving x

  • @winnersclub6836
    @winnersclub6836 Рік тому +1

    Favourite youtuber 🎯

  • @bowerhbb
    @bowerhbb Рік тому +5

    This guy won't run out of good content!!

  • @ALGOMAPMT5
    @ALGOMAPMT5 Рік тому

    Swimming with the sharks was awesome man

  • @malakai0811
    @malakai0811 Рік тому +3

    3:45 your not wearing a watch

  • @XeronBG
    @XeronBG 2 місяці тому

    As a maldives i agree

  • @ailaanexplores2933
    @ailaanexplores2933 2 місяці тому

    You should go jet skiing its really nice

  • @Crest-thec0y0te
    @Crest-thec0y0te 9 місяців тому

    I’m going to Maldives in a few days and it’s like where u get to slide down into the ocean hotel that one and its so beautiful 😫😫

  • @MikeLaBelle
    @MikeLaBelle Рік тому +1

    Man’s makes great vlogs +