How Did We Afford 9 Days in the MALDIVES? DHIFFUSHI on a Budget

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  • Опубліковано 29 лис 2024

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  • @FrugalTravellers
    @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +8

    This is the definitive guide to independent budget travel on the beautiful island of Dhiffushi in the Maldives 🏝️🤗 Yes, it is possible to travel to Paradise on a budget! Watch our first Dhiffushi video to find out the best budget transport to the island, our great value accommodation and other frugal travel tips 🙌🤗
    We had an amazing time in the Maldives and have more videos in our Maldivian playlist to show you how to travel to Paradise on a budget 🏝️🇲🇻☀️
    We hope you enjoy them!
    Maldives on a Budget playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLCmNbKU5iMrlCIr9vrDlgOEvxDMac0HVb.html

  • @globaltraveller
    @globaltraveller 29 днів тому +4

    I'm ashamed to say I always thought the Maldives were $5,000 a night resorts with your own bungalow over the open water. Thank you for challenging my assumptions! I am definitely putting it on the list. And thank you guys for being so open and positive in your travels. Only started recently watching your adventures and felt compelled to comment. I know you both have had your own health issues recently so I am wishing you good health, lots of travel and many more adventures (but plenty of time for yourselves too!)

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  27 днів тому +1

      @@globaltraveller There is absolutely nothing to feel bad about in assuming the Maldives was a luxury destination, only for the wealthy or for honeymoons... we were the same until we started looking into it as a destination. It's wonderful to know that it's possible to travel around and stay there on a frugal travellers budget. Here's our Maldives playlist for more practical information and prices, with one more video to come, as soon as we are in the right headspace to sit down and finish it 🤗:
      Maldives on a Budget 🏝️: ua-cam.com/play/PLCmNbKU5iMrlCIr9vrDlgOEvxDMac0HVb.html

  • @ditocruz1030
    @ditocruz1030 Місяць тому +2

    I'm glad Mandy clarified the flying boat before I google it. 😁

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +2

      @@ditocruz1030 Hahaha... oh, you've just made my day 🤣🤣 That clip is the gift that just keeps giving 😂😂😂

  • @JasenomadeTV
    @JasenomadeTV Місяць тому +2

    Hey, my favorite people! Thank you as always for the wealth of information in your videos. Stay well, stay safe, stay blessed❤

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@JasenomadeTV You're so lovely, Jase. Thank you so much 🙏🤗❤️

  • @wayneleader2364
    @wayneleader2364 Місяць тому +2

    Very good vlog looks amazing

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@wayneleader2364 Dhiffushi is so beautiful 😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏🤗

  • @dziki4686
    @dziki4686 7 днів тому +1

    Thank you. I love your storytelling. I will stay in the end of Febr. 25 the same villa as you. Thank you for the inspiration. I will fly together with my 12 yo daughter. We are looking forward Maledives. Take care! Joanna from Poland.

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  6 днів тому +1

      @@dziki4686 Thank you so much for your very kind words, Joanna 🙏❤️ I am so pleased you found this video and that it has been helpful for you. I'm not sure if you've seen our other Maldives videos, so here's the full playlist:
      Maldives on a Budget: ua-cam.com/play/PLCmNbKU5iMrlCIr9vrDlgOEvxDMac0HVb.html
      We loved our guesthouse there and everyone was so nice. We definitely want to return, and would love to go island hopping on the public ferries.
      Remember to take your own snorkel and goggles to keep costs down as well 🏝️🤗♥️

    • @dziki4686
      @dziki4686 6 днів тому +1

      ​@@FrugalTravellers I have just ordered nice snorkel. Thanks again.❤

  • @savingfortravel698
    @savingfortravel698 Місяць тому +1

    I love all of your videos! But, what I especially like is your discussions and reflections, like the one you had at the beginning of this vlog. More please 🙏.
    Greetings from Alexandria, 🇪🇬🇪🇬 where I am having an amazing time..off to see the Citadel this morning. Big hugs to Lee., keep getting better mate!

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@savingfortravel698 Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, Julie. I was really unsure about including so much of us talking to the camera, but I liked it and was hoping others would as well, as I really appreciate your great feedback 🙏🤗. Alexandria was so interesting when we were there in 2011... we'll have to return someday! Lee's still in the UK, and is scheduled for more tests tomorrow... then is planning on joining me here in Portugal next week, yayyyy 🥳❤️
      Thank you so much again for your support and kindness, Julie, and here's to many more years of chats and meeting up someday somewhere on this incredible planet xx♥️

  • @peterdnreynolds777
    @peterdnreynolds777 Місяць тому +2

    Brilliant video!! Very informative!! Take care of yourselves

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@peterdnreynolds777 We're so pleased you enjoyed the video, Peter. Thank you for your kind thoughts 🙏🤗♥️

  • @michellefathers1619
    @michellefathers1619 Місяць тому +2

    The food looks amazing! Glad thst Lee is on the mend. Looking forward to India 🥰

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@michellefathers1619 Thank you so much, Michelle. It's always so lovely to hear from you 🤗🥰❤️

  • @charl8051
    @charl8051 Місяць тому +1

    I enjoying watching both types. You guys are so lovely and I love getting tips from you.

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@charl8051 Oh, that's so lovely to hear! I was thinking that everyone would be saying "yes, keep it short and to the point" so I am really happy that other people also like to know more details and information.
      Thank you so much... when Lee arrives in Portugal tomorrow, I'm going to show him your comment 🤗😍 ~ Mandy

  • @carolinacadabra8278
    @carolinacadabra8278 Місяць тому +2

    Very informative video.

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@carolinacadabra8278 Thank you so much, Carolina. It's always so lovely to hear from you 🤗🙏

  • @cindybruin4888
    @cindybruin4888 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome. I loved both videos 😊. Great to have an idea of prices for everything once you're there. I think this is exactly the way I'd visit the Maldives.

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@cindybruin4888 I was thinking of you as I was editing this video, Cindy. I finally finished it and uploaded it at 5pm on Friday for Saturday's 9am Premiere... cutting it fine this time! 🤣. There's 1 more video from the Maldives, showing Male and its neighbouring island, Villingili... I hope you enjoy that video as well. Thank you, as always, for your lovely comments and your support, Cindy, it's truly appreciated 🤗❤️🙏

  • @veraanneta4485
    @veraanneta4485 Місяць тому +2

    U guys r so couple goal ❤❤ i hope someday i can travel the world too ❤❤

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@veraanneta4485 Awww, that's so lovely, thank you 🙏♥️🥰

  • @sofeabian1372
    @sofeabian1372 28 днів тому +1

    U guys r an inspiration ❤

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  28 днів тому

      @@sofeabian1372 Thank you so much, that's so lovely of you 🙏😍🤗

  • @eshikaudayanawanigasekara
    @eshikaudayanawanigasekara Місяць тому +2

    ❤️ From 🇱🇰 ❤😊

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@eshikaudayanawanigasekara Thank you so much 🙏🤗❤️

  • @Karenemm1
    @Karenemm1 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks For This Informational Video as its Very Good To Be Informed about Different Places - Especially Where Medical Help is Needed - Its Another Great Video - The Food Shops Look Well Stocked Up - Fabulous Place - Thanks To You Both - Mandy and Lee ❤❤

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@Karenemm1 That's such wonderful feedback, Karen, thank you so much 🙏🤗 I hope you know how much we love hearing from you, and just how much we value your kindness and support ❤️🥰

    • @Karenemm1
      @Karenemm1 Місяць тому +1

      @@FrugalTravellers Thank You Both ♥️♥️

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@Karenemm1 We hope you have a lovely week, Karen 🤗😍

    • @Karenemm1
      @Karenemm1 Місяць тому +1

      @@FrugalTravellers Thank You

  • @bee_bee3
    @bee_bee3 7 днів тому +1

    In regards to video length, I think offering a mix is good. I just want to say appreciate any video you take the time to make. Like many other people commenting here, you give inspiration to those of us on a tight budget and for those that can't visit the country for one reason or another, you show us around the real places rather than the more touristy. It's exactly the way I travel when I can and even if I won the lottery, I'd still want to spend at least 90% of my travels getting to know the life of the real people and day to day living and eating.
    I find your videos very inspiring and I saw the post saying that you were looking at stopping or cutting down because you don't get so many views. I can imagine it's so much work to put them together 😕
    If you haven't done something similar already, how about some shorts that are like a series of pictures showing all the places you ate on a trip and then show the cost? Like one image flashing up after the other picture of food, cost in different currencies. Another for hotels, public transport journeys etc That could get some viewers in to watch the whole video as you can link it and promote it with an image at the end of the short too.
    Maybe also a summary video of everything you spent on a trip, detailing every cost each day and showing the sum and average per day. Rather than doing a lot of time consuming editing on it, it could just a screen share showing the figures or livestream where you wrap up how everything went on the trip
    I hope this message finds you both well wherever you are at the moment xxx

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  День тому

      @@bee_bee3 Thank you so much for the lovely compliment and also for your wonderful suggestions 🙏🤗 I have taken screenshots and will see about implementing some of them once we've managed to make a few more videos to carry us over the Christmas period, as we'll be busy with a big family Christmas in Australia 🦘😍
      Re: the post talking about stopping or cutting down, it was only for a short period while Lee was so ill, as he makes the majority of our videos
      It was also a halt because we'd been posting every week for quite some time and I realised that there was something not quite right about our video packaging strategy, as the algorithm was showing our videos less and less to a new audience.
      We're not video editors or marketing experts... we're budget backpackers who want to show through our experiences, and the practical information and prices we share, that it's possible to travel this amazing world on a budget.
      Our Cyprus and our Maldives series haven't done well but our India series has started with a bang, so maybe for some people that's the answer... go to the most populated country in the world for views 😂
      Don't worry, that's not our way. We'll hopefully be going to some new countries next year, and sharing our experiences with you there.
      Thank you so much again for caring so much that you took the time to write this wonderful comment. We appreciate it more than words can express xx♥️😍 ~ Mandy

    • @bee_bee3
      @bee_bee3 День тому

      @@FrugalTravellers you're such a sweety Mandy! Thanks for your reply. It's great news about the India series doing well 🙂 Sometimes I think it's hard to know. From my experience of India for sure I can imagine locals being curious about what you think of their city/country!
      I've had to do some UA-cam tasks at my work and I'm not an expert, but I've seen that aside from an eye-catching thumbnail and title, the words you add in the description should help. If you write a text that describes generally what you do and add in keywords that people would type into the search field like budget backpack traveling, travelling on a budget, around the world travel, cheapest destinations etc etc. You can make into more of a list and use it on every video like a template.
      Then on each video you could add things into the text like cheapest restaurants in Mumbai. You could have the description you want to write and then as always we will show you the cheapest places to eat in Mumbai, the best value hotels, most interesting places to visit etc etc. I believe these words work differently on the algorithm to hashtags and the main tags you put in the description should also be in your tags in the UA-cam video setting.
      I don't think people really read the description so it's more for algorithms to read so that your video shows up on UA-cam and also on Google search results.
      Adding in some video highlights at the beginning can improve audience retention which helps the algorithm to know people are not only watching the first few minutes but are interested to watch the whole video so it must be worth recommending. If there's a highlight they are interested in, they will hopefully watch more of the video, especially if it has a cliffhanger in it
      If there are a lot of comments this also can help so you could ask near the beginning of your videos, have you been here, what did you think, do you have any places to recommend, tell us in the comments.
      I really hope you will do the videos with the breakdown of costs and averages at the end of a trip. I think that will be really great and I'm not sure everyone does that. If it's something you keep track of, you could even do videos showing your expenses for the year. I think people like this kind of info to know for their own budget or simply to be nosey! 😀 Maybe a video like our favourite place we travelled and how much it cost
      I also think your story is very unique and for new viewers it's a pity they won't always discover that so I think mentioning at the beginning, we're Mandy and Lee and we've been together since xx years old and we've been travelling xx years together. It's less common so it sets you apart for the other travel videos.
      I'm glad to know you'll keep making videos 🙂 I hope somehow my suggestions will help and put more money in your frugal travel allowance and get more eyes to see the hard work you've done in making the video
      Wishing you both health, wealth and happiness as well as a wonderful Christmas catch up with your friends and family
      🙂xx

  • @michellel3348
    @michellel3348 Місяць тому +1

    A flying boat and the look on Mandy’s face in confusion hehehe

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@michellel3348 Michelle, that's seriously the best laugh I've had all year... I'm actually laughing again now just writing this... flying boat 🤣🤣🤣 ~ Mandy

  • @steves7013
    @steves7013 Місяць тому +1

    It all looks amazing! I love to nosey around shops just to see what they have! But it's sometimes sad to see the reach of the big cooperations, Nestle, Coca-Cola etc!
    Take care and stay safe x 1🙏❤🇬🇧

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  29 днів тому +1

      So true, Steve, the big corporations get blimmin' everywhere! There were some brilliant Maldivian goods as well and so many varieties of tinned tuna! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, we really appreciate your support 🙏🤗 ~ Mandy

  • @PatrickHenry-yl7ql
    @PatrickHenry-yl7ql 23 дні тому +1

    Heads up there is another travel vlogger calling themself the frugal traveller!

  • @gregz3796
    @gregz3796 Місяць тому +4

    20 minutes videos are great I think personally anything over that people won't watch............

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +3

      @@gregz3796 Thanks for the feedback, Greg. We were finding that people weren't watching our 10; 15 or 20 minute videos so thought we'd try longer ones.

    • @macarohn
      @macarohn Місяць тому +2

      I actually like longer videos, especially when they're travel vlogs because it lets you see more of the country. Also, the videos come out only once a week so long videos are justified compared to daily or every-other-day vlogs which, yes, should be short

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@macarohn That's so lovely to hear, thank you. We appreciate all feedback, and definitely love the positive comments 🙏🤗

  • @jamesesonia
    @jamesesonia Місяць тому +4

    How is Lee now? I hope you’re both feeling better and stronger. ❤️

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +2

      @@jamesesonia Lee's feeling much better now, and is so happy to be home. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, and for asking after our wellbeing 🙏🤗❤️

  • @Gokoo-24
    @Gokoo-24 Місяць тому +1

    Love this beautiful couple ❤️ 😍

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@Gokoo-24 That is such a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and support 🙏❤️🤗

  • @ogikmaureen
    @ogikmaureen Місяць тому +1

    Nice video 💯 full support from kenya

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@ogikmaureen That's so lovely, thank you very much for your kind support 🙏❤️

  • @Maeve-oz3dl
    @Maeve-oz3dl Місяць тому +2

    I like all your videos. Glad to hear Lee is feeling better. Can I ask if you'd be okay with food in the Maldives if you can't eat coconut? Is it in many, many dishes? Thanks

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@Maeve-oz3dl Thank you so much, Maeve, for the lovely compliment 🙏🤗 I think coconut would be in almost every dish in the Maldives as coconut palm trees are everywhere... kind of like tuna. Grilled tuna wouldn't have coconut, but then again it might be grilled or marinated with coconut oil.
      If need be, you could always buy a load of food either in Malé or on an island and prepare your own meals. I show loads of different food options and prices in this video if you want to see what's available.

  • @Warxyph
    @Warxyph Місяць тому +1

    Flying boats is spot on, in Maldivian language they call airplanes flying boats.

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      Yay .... 🎉🎉 I love being proved right. Thank you 🙏

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@Warxyph Hahaha... oh no, don't prove Lee right 🤣 That was seriously one of the best laughs I've had in ages, and it made me laugh every time I watched the clip in the editing process 🤣 It's even making me laugh now 😂 ~ Mandy

  • @sarademello4319
    @sarademello4319 Місяць тому +3

    It's moringa leaves/ it's fruit eaten as a vegetable is commonly known as drumsticks as they resemble so.

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@sarademello4319 Thank you so much for sharing this information. I'd heard about the health benefits of moringa, so it was wonderful to be eating the leaves.

    • @sarademello4319
      @sarademello4319 Місяць тому +1

      @@FrugalTravellers Wishing you good health. ♥️

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      @@sarademello4319 Thank you, that's so lovely of you 🙏🤗

    • @JeanMaq-w2f
      @JeanMaq-w2f Місяць тому +1

      Thank you both ! Love your videos , always exciting ! 😍❤❤❤

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@JeanMaq-w2f That's so lovely, thank you so much for your kind words and support 🙏❤️ Taking the time to write a comment helps us so much, and it's always wonderful to receive such kind and positive feedback 🤗😍💙

  • @josevthaliyan
    @josevthaliyan 23 дні тому +1

    Please come to south South India Kerala, explore tea plantation, Munnar, Kerala

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  23 дні тому +1

      Wow... You must be psychic! Our next videos are arriving in India and travelling in Kerala at the beginning of our India series. Be sure to tune in and watch and share with your friends!! 🙏😍

  • @ahmedifthi7077
    @ahmedifthi7077 Місяць тому +2

    Moringa or drum stick, highly nutricious.
    Unfortunately, in a maldivian night they should serve, taro, sweet potatoes and boiled bread fruit.

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@ahmedifthi7077 Ah, that's so interesting! I'll let the lovely owner of Nirili Villas know the next time we go there... as we definitely want to return to the beautiful Maldives.

  • @ahmedifthi7077
    @ahmedifthi7077 Місяць тому +2

    Thats breadfruit.

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@ahmedifthi7077 Excellent, I thought so. Thank you so much for letting me know for sure 🙏🤗

  • @رحلاتوسفرطلال
    @رحلاتوسفرطلال Місяць тому +2

    💐💐❤🤍💚

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@رحلاتوسفرطلال Thank you so much for the love ❤️🤗🙏

    • @FrugalTravellers
      @FrugalTravellers  Місяць тому

      @@رحلاتوسفرطلال Thank you so much for the love 🤗❤️🙏