Our DISASTROUS Trip To The Maldives

[@OskarandDan]

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[@telamin1809]

@dan fyi "fishes" is also correct🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@604Jimmy]

The word "fish" can be used as both singular and plural when referring to multiple individuals of the same species. However, when referring to different species, "fishes" is used. For example, if you have three salmon, you would say "three fish." But if you have a salmon, a trout, and a bass, you would say "three fishes," as they are different species.

[@TravelMACLove]

Visit Andaman Nicobar Island or Lakshadweep Island in India ...........

[@thelosth9911]

Don't Go Maldives, Its a over rated tourism in a islamicc country destroying ocean life and nature

[@mohammadfazlehelahi4139]

which month it tour was?

[@bennett8535]

An American living in southern Sri Lanka here. I can confirm that the monsoon season normally ends in the second half of November, thus leading to "The Season" in time for the holidays. This year has been very strange though; the monsoons lasted about a month and half longer than usual. Here in Galle we had sunshine today, our first all-day "Season"-like day in the past couple of months. So I'm not surprised you guys had the weather that you did.

[@MichelleDiana]

I really like Galke❤️ 🤿🌴but Kandy is my favourite🥰 maybe because my grandparents lived there. But anyway it’s scary with climate change 🌧️☔️🌧️ and that sounds like a lot of rain 😢

[@ontheway172]

Gall is my favorite place i was live there more then 10 years. curruntly im living in kandy ❤

[@NadineS-my9tl]

​@@MichelleDianaClimate always changes

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Yeah, better enjoy the Maldives while you can. Islands like that are the most at risk from rising sea levels. All that hotel infrastructure might not be there in fifty year's time.

[@jonybeam21]

has done since the beginning of time.Nothing to do with the narrative that the globalists are pushing as one of there agendas that's nothing but a complete total scam and a great big fat lie@@NadineS-my9tl

[@kathryncurtis9320]

Honestly after 20 years of marriage and living and traveling around the world together some of my favorite memories are the trips or excursions that have gone sideways. Sometimes you just have to look at eachother and laugh. 💜

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

The reason why Maamigili has a regular airport is because of Maldivian business tycoon Qasim Ibrahim who founded the Villa Group, which owns the airline you flew on among other things. He grew up on Maamigili, and so he wanted to develop the infrastructure and facilities of the island and make it an airport big enough so planes from abroad visiting his resorts will be able to land directly on this airport instead of having to stop off at Malé. And yes, tourism has been eating away at these islands). Poor water quality, contaminated lagoons, vital coastal vegetation cleared which leads to erosion, the government would rather lease its islands than take good care of its people. An ex-president went to jail because of island lease bribery.

[@PortsladeBySea]

Sad 🏖️☀️🌊😢

[@izzzzz00]

So true Tourism is ruining this country Government is greedy and leasing so many islands (there are more resorts than inhabited islands) And ur so right about the worsening ground water situation. Most islands now has to rely on desalination plants

[@cablestick]

Sorry, I'm still blown away over how this is shot on an iPhone! Production quality is also fantastic. Thanks, really enjoyed!

[@OskarandDan]

It's really quite incredible! We do some basic color grading on it in editing but that's it🙌🏼

[@mbirra]

Having been to the Maldives several times, always staying in 5-star resorts, my stay on a local island, Dhigurah has yours, was a completely different experience. Mine experience was so distinct from yours that, most likely, when I return to the Maldives, I won't opt for a resort again but rather for a local island!

[@miramar1504]

Which island did you choose?

[@mbirra]

@@miramar1504 Dhigurah

[@MissRed92837]

What island did you stay at? I have been on several 4 and 5 star resorts. But I also want to try vacation on a local island in the Maldives.

[@solotraveller888]

Probably lying.

[@helenrushful]

You have to wonder looking at the Maldives, the shear level of development, some Islands just completely covered in high rises..... how sustainable is it ? What would happen if tourism dried up ? Crazy over development.

[@KabobHope]

Just one island is like that.

[@miarena111]

The capitol male is the only one like that and those are not even that high.

[@cwaddell171]

I went in 2017 and again last year. One island had developed a lot in that time. The biggest difference was they had actually made the island bigger (extending the bikini beach), and more multi story hotels were being built. I'm glad I went and saw it how it was the first time. Even on Maafushi I flew my drone and could see they we making a new island just nearby, so weirdly they are actually able to make some more land to build on. I think for some places that might work and be ok, but for others it would end up ruining what made the island more special/unique.

[@miarena111]

@@cwaddell171 Question, since you love to write books in the commentsection: Did you look under the sand ? because i did. tell me what you saw please. LOL

[@anthonyr7323]

11:18 'fishes' is actually correct in this case when used to count multiple different varieties of fish.

[@tonyhilliarduk]

Came here to say the same thing!

[@claudiamiller7730]

Spot on correction!💕

[@NigerianScammerForTemu]

Several fish types together make fishes

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Shame you didn't get to swim with whale sharks! But yes, whale sharks are absolutely incredible creatures! The whale shark is enormous and reportedly capable of reaching a maximum length of about 18 meters. Each whale shark has a unique pattern of spots and stripes, sort of like our fingerprints. These patterns help scientists keep track of their movements as they migrate through tropical waters, including along the coasts of South Africa, western Australia, Thailand, and Mexico. Whale sharks have tiny teeth that cover their eyeballs, probably to protect the peepers from the harsh ocean habitat. One fish had over 3,000 teeth around its iris! A whale shark’s mouth has over 3,000 super-small teeth arranged in more than 300 rows. The whale shark is a filter feeder. It feeds on plankton including copepods, krill, fish eggs, Christmas Island red crab larvae and small nektonic life, such as small squid or fish. It also feeds on clouds of eggs during mass spawning of fish and corals. The many rows of vestigial teeth play no role in feeding. Feeding occurs either by ram filtration, in which the animal opens its mouth and swims forward, pushing water and food into the mouth, or by active suction feeding, in which the animal opens and closes its mouth, sucking in volumes of water that are then expelled through the gills. In both cases, the filter pads serve to separate food from water.

[@christofat2704]

Shame to go to a country where sharia law is applied and that the citizens should be muslims

[@beccavry]

OMG, I can't believe the amount of trash along the shore and that abandoned party site at the tip of that island. This was incredibly eye-opening, thank you!

[@craig9563]

the view of buildings at 1:11 Great video though - as always, Thanks . stay positive - we all have those bad trips from time to time too. I'm Australian and once went the barrier reef in Queeensland, and it rained the whole time. Even though wet season should have ended.

[@nikolinakaroulla3836]

Stop having expectations just go with the flow…expectations usually destroy everything , from a trip to relationships

[@christinah.7477]

Exactly! They had a wish and belief about what the trip was going to be like. Whale sharks and manta rays aren't going to be found every day. If that was their dream they should have come for a week, booked a local boat, and snorkeled (free dived) every day looking. Even when it was raining! The negative attitude took away from the trip! They should have relaxed, swam at the beach, and tried to be more adventurous!

[@kateemma22]

Fun fact: Fish is when there is numerous of one species (or numerous of many species but you don't know that because not everyone is a marine biologist) whereas fishes refers to multiple species. So you can find a school of multiple fish and also many schools of multiple fishes.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Hysterical! I’m so sorry it was such a let down. It did look lovely!

[@FeliceChiapperini]

Many years ago I booked 7 nights in an over the lagoon room on Bora Bora. It rained for 6 for the 7 days. The local Hinano beer was my best memory.

[@robthetraveler1099]

13:55 Yeah, it absolutely sucks when the weather ruins something you travelled for and you know you won't get another chance. In Te Anau, NZ this past May I was supposed to tour a glowworm cave and I was REALLY looking forward to it... and, nope. Torrential rains the day before flooded the cave and the tour got cancelled.

[@gigi9301]

I can understand! I went to Iceland about seven years ago and just missed the Best lights in years. Everyone kept asking us if we saw the lights Anyway, it was a fantastic trip, but just wished we could have been there one week earlier. Bummer

[@KikiEshal]

I literally know that exact place 1:22 because I have been there a lot i am from maldives the atoll is laamu atoll I went to malé like 10 times and I might go again on this year December ❤🎉

[@tenor714]

I’m curious to how you felt each time you visited the Maldives and their anti-gay stance. While I realize arrests are not enforced do you really feel relaxed enough while you’re there? And perhaps it’s a generational thing. I’m 58 and things were very different in the US when I was your age so maybe I’m still carrying baggage from that. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@OskarandDan]

We've been to many countries like this (Saudi, Brunei, Jamaica, etc.) and we just avoid PDA and everything is fine. In the Maldives specifically, the resorts (and the hotel on the local island we visited) cater to anyone and will even do special arrangements for anniversaries and the like :)

[@lucasli7826]

I live in a country where most of the society are conservatives, but there are gay people (locals) too even some already came out to public. But at the same time, they are still respecting to local wisdom as well. As long as you are not obviously doing intimate actions in a public space, nobody cares.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

I was wondering that too? How you would support a country that disapproves of your life style and sometimes it is bordering on Hate?? Why would you give them your tourism dollars? And why not stand in solidarity with the community you belong to in their boycotts? Or maybe there are no boycotts?

[@Emma-li8cy]

@@OskarandDank

[@Nooticus]

@@Dan-xx5jq i probably woudnt personally. i guess they feel differently though.

[@mikesloperuk]

I moved to Mauritius six years ago and you guys would love it here. Stunning beaches, rain forests, mountains, but best of all it’s not totally taken over by tourism. It’s easy to find the “real” Mauritius and there’s plenty to do when it rains!

[@stephparnell8306]

Best time to visit? I’ve always wanted to do Maldives but Mauritius is starting to over take, and I’m at point in life where, it’s now or never, if I don’t go now I’ll never go.

[@OffTom5783]

I was planning a trip to the Maldives but I gave up. It's too much of a hassle and I live in Brazil, we have amazing beaches here...

[@JC-qb2qj]

Forget Maldives, go to French Polynesia.. true paradise

[@OffTom5783]

@@JC-qb2qj looks amazing. I'd love to visit there

[@deepblue3682]

Indian islands of andaman close to thailand is also good

[@Hengekøyemannen]

Lençóis Maranhense Brasil , Maldivas was boring as f**k

[@OffTom5783]

good to know. I've been to Lençóis and the trip was unforgettable, it's cringe to say, but it was like magic.. been there between the sand and the sun was simply amazing.@@Hengekøyemannen

[@TheWanderingWife]

Guys, ask your doctor for seasickness patches. You put a tiny patch behind your ear and it lasts for three days. I used them on a cruise that got VERY rough, and I never got sick.

[@SensetheLens]

Suuper nice video guys 🤩 & Your funny moments are the best!! 😂😂😂

[@lollypops1]

December is actually the “monsoon changeover” month where it is starting the process of turning to dry season. The monsoon changeover months tend to have a lot of unsettled unpredictable weather. February and March are by far the best months weather wise with least amount of rainfall. Travel agents will tell you November to April but nowadays it’s really Feb/March for Maldives

[@mzeevirginia8749]

I realized watching you both that I had a wonderful week in Maldives last week because I didn't have any expectations whatsoever and it rained for half my trip but just being there made me the happiest person in the world

[@kimbeewebb]

Amen! It's all about attitude! 😊

[@TomasBaja]

We supposed to go to Maldives last year but changed it to Seychelles because of the covid rules. Seychelles were amazing

[@SKYSTAR767]

Wow guys I love it. It’s local and you get to see the real country. Thank you

[@michellebesley6920]

Try Ningaloo reef in Western Australia for a great whale shark experience. Stay in Exmouth, loads of accommodation and a few more things to do if the weathers bad.

[@FatimasFamilyTravels]

Can you please share the name of the locations? Including the one booked on points and miles.

[@chriscovington8128]

Can you add the hotel name and room tour of where you stay please?

[@littlebrit]

I have no plan to go to Maldives, but I like to watch rich people having problems.

[@marcsteppi2192]

Which rich people?

[@Tugela60]

They are not rich people, lmao, the place they were vacationing at looks pretty crappy.

[@stroseblue]

​@Tugela60 I've been, and it's not crappy. Dhigurah is one of the better local islands, just go in the dry season.

[@Tugela60]

@@stroseblue Never the less the visuals don't lie. It looks like a dump.

[@DavidMcCready-tt4jm]

I stayed on Dhigurah last year in February and ,though I cant deny that there is lots of building works and the "town" looks a bit scruffy, the weather was perfect and the beaches had no seaweed . Even the "swampy" area didn't look as bad as in your video . The local islands are all rapidly developing, some badly like Maafushi, others quite well like Ukulhas who are trying to develop sustainably . There is little regulation to prevent high rise buildings though and that's the worst thing you want on a paradise island . On a final note my first trip to the Maldives was also in December at a super swanky resort costing thousands a night and it rained for 5 out of the six days I was there and I had a miserable time ! I have had 2 visits to local islands and much prefer the real Maldives to the pristine resorts .

[@DanPerdon76]

Have you done Oslob Cebu? Heaps of butanding or whale shark there.

[@stephenwitherow9321]

I took my family to Koh Lanta in green season and my 12 year old daughter on her first qualified open water dive swam with Whale Sharks, luck has a lot to do with trip planning

[@monikaliebold4225]

Thanks for your video. Minute 23:12 - here is the information: It's a breadfruit tree. I think, you know history about mutiny on the Bounty at Tahiti island regarding breadfruit (tahitian name = Uru). Greetings from Moorea (sister island of Tahiti). 🏝🌴🏖🦈🏄‍♀️🤿🌊

[@claravonessen5673]

Loved this video, so sharp and funny (the music at the swamp, hilarious). I totally understood your frustration and what you meant. I can't wait to see your "new direction" and all the amazing things you will bring us in 2024

[@470danadidas]

That's too bad guys I feel for you both. I went to the Maldives 3 times and I did not see a whale shark at all. But thats nature I guess. I feel you went a bit early in the season before the weather could settle down, so I'm not surprised you had the weather you did. I went in February and March and the weather was perfect every time apart from a few isolated thunderstorms. I was very sad to see how generally unkempt the island was. That was not the Maldives I experienced, nor would I want to. Its amazing how developed the general infrastructure has become. I was there 30 years ago and Male airport was basically a large barn with no motor vehicles in sight. It was pretty funny at the time because there was an irate gentleman demanding to know where the nearest car rental office was!! Each time I had a beautiful experience, but I'm not sure if I'd want to go back. Great video guys and I'm looking forward to see your travels in 2024.

[@samanthapotgieter1862]

Is End April/ beginning of May a good time to go? We booked for 5 nights and im so woried the weather will be bad :( all our saving went into this booking.

[@jenny_xoxo]

Sorry to hear how your holiday in Maldives has turned out. I was in Maldives, and also in Dhigurah island only a month or so before you, and for us the weather was perfect. It looked very different for us ... like a postcard 🍹🏝. We did go to another island where we had one really bad weather day, so I can only imagine what it would be like if it rained like that every day. I do hope that you get to Maldives (and Dhigurah) again ... as it can truly be beautiful. I have a video from there on my channel ... but it's very different from your one 😁

[@tinawimberley5035]

I totally feel you guys! My husband & I planned a month long DREAM, BUCKETLIST vacation to French Polynesia last year where we went to Bora Bora, Moorea, Taha'a & Tahiti. It was also supposed to be the dry season. We had a helicopter tour planned, CANCELED due to weather, and no open dates to re-schedule. We booked an excursion to swim with humpback whales, and saw only a few from a distance. We specially booked our vacation around the best time of year to see them, and we didn't even get out of the boat & everyone was sea sick too. TOTALLY sucks when you pay that much money on a bucketlist vacation, only to be disappointed.

[@cinematicnaturevideosweb]

This video came at a time when things are already pretty hard for maldives.

[@saga2828]

What resort did you stay in? Is there a video about that?

[@mariapepe2429]

The music has me laughing hard. Epic FAIL!😂Dan sitting alone on a chair....LMAO Your commentary....

[@OskarandDan]

What else can we do than turn it into a joke😂😩

[@KahunaOne-wz3hc]

Living on the island of Maui we always feel compassion for visitors that paid thousands of dollars for a week without an hour of sunshine. Although not common it has happened countless times throughout the years. It has nothing to do with climate change. In your case you were actually fortunate to have a break in the weather. At least you were able to use the word "amazing" a few hundred times so it wasn't a total loss. LOL!

[@Beautyfulworld85]

Maui is heaven❤

[@SF49ersfanatic]

Maldives is living its last 100 years and probably less than that… So just enjoy every minute of it even if it’s raining !

[@uditfonseka]

the islands are actually growing slightly--do not listen to left wing propaganda. Look at that aerial shot of Male, that is the real environmental problem plus all that plastic crap everywhere.

[@martin96991]

Not 100 but 50-60

[@JordanNoahh]

Did google tell you that?

[@JordanNoahh]

@@martin96991my grandparents are over 70 and they’ve heard the same thing from their parents, so yeah let’s see. 😂

[@TheYoungAviator3019]

Bro nothing is unusual happening here yet, The sea levels are just different to other countries

[@reedberry]

Love you guys! Even though your trip didn't go exactly as planned, it still looks like a beautiful place and you're enjoying it together, so it's definitely not all bad. I've always wanted to go to The Maldives but haven't yet had the opportunity. I was on a TV game show a few months ago and wanted to win a trip to a tropical destination and a new car, but won a trip to Alaska (I'm not a cold weather person) and a motor boat. Things don't always go as planned, but winning is still winning, right? Travel safely, and all the best in 2024!

[@OskarandDan]

Omg a trip to Alaska and a motor boat? Slay😂✨ Enjoy it!

[@mattmorris2602]

This is great, it's rare to see reality on travel vids. Good work!

[@stephparnell8306]

What month did you travel in? Would of been nice to know

[@martintaylorelliott2654]

Right 🙈😅

[@sabbys7750]

Great video guys!! Thank you for sharing the good and the bad! 🤓🤓 Looking forward to future videos!!

[@WiseFamin]

OMG, when you walked over to the other side of the island!! The Debbie Downer/zombie apocalypse music you chose made me laugh out loud--in commiseration, of course! I was in the Maldives just a month before you, and I have to say I was super worried about the weather as well. I also got a fair amount of rain--maybe for about half the time I was there--but because I was at a resort and my main goal was to unwind and relax, it didn't affect my vacation quite as much as yours! Coincidentally, I know someone who was there in July--which I thought would be the rainiest time--and she didn't get a single cloudy day during her stay! Go figure. Thanks for sharing your experience though--and not just because I really wanted to visit a local island and wasn't able to, so I was glad to live vicariously through you! Sorry to hear everything went haywire on your trip, but everything is an experience, right? I had been wondering though how one gets to Dhigurah and what travel without the seaplane would be like, so thanks for sharing that as well! And as someone who gets tremendously motion sick, my sympathies to Dan! My doctor had prescribed me Meclizine before my trip, which worked pretty well (though I wasn't on seas quite as rough as yours). I had also brought the Reliefband with me, which I was told works better than Seabands for nausea. I didn't use mine, but I thought I'd mention them for your next adventure, Dan! Hope you both get a chance to see whale sharks again in future.

[@comorant10]

If you want to try swimming with whale sharks, try Oslob, Cebu, Philippines. Great experience!!

[@pepperpotty]

It's so sad that you had such a bad time of it. I get that you're super lucky to be able to experience all of these (hopefully) wonderful holidays, but that doesn't mean that you're not allowed to complain about it when you're dealt a rough hand.

[@part9952]

Yo i just stumbled upon your channel and your vibe is amazing. I really enjoyed watching this video. Subbed immediately. I am looking forward to binging your entire channel the next few days 😂

[@Torrie97400]

Hello bonjour, from a regular french viewver of dannonstop! Why this tigle if its not à discuter?

[@FirstTravelService]

Usually i watch the whole video and then comment, but not this time. You just discovered the swamp and I'm truly LOL'ing. Big D, Big O you are the best.

[@OskarandDan]

Trust us, we were LOLing too while there🤣

[@GlenDrobot]

@@OskarandDan and LMAO'ing

[@hopethecreativeone]

Omg I absolutely loved your video. I’m so sorry your plans did not happen for you but I truly love your energy and enthusiasm. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Btw you two are adorable. Peace and blessings. 🫶🏼😘

[@OskarandDan]

This comment is adorable🥹 Thank you so much🙏🏼❤️

[@jkl1202]

Come to Australia stunning beaches and landscapes! Rainforests , the best and most unique wildlife in the world! Tons of things to do AND we have whale sharks!! 😁🫶🇦🇺

[@udaypawar4101]

Great vlog!! Is there a floating bar around ?

[@kunalph]

Good to see someone show the real side of the over hyped Maldives ❤

[@mr_llamius9862]

I'm planning on giong to Maldives in August this year. Is it really that bad this month, the rain and reduced water visibility?

[@bookgirlny8511]

I find that if I keep my eye on the horizon, I won’t get sea sick. But I just can’t go below deck on little boats.

[@heykebe]

This video was how I found your channel! Enjoying your videos so far-rich in information, genuine in your observations, respectful of every culture. The humor, often subtle, is also 💯. Safe travels to you two!

[@NicoOlemans]

The both of you are so adorable. Never change such a winning team ❤

[@junehitchcock170]

😮😮

[@WorldTraveler88]

What dates did you go?

[@makanmata]

Travel to the Maldives is very much a social media phenomenon. The country is a cross between Iran and North Korea and the main attraction is to be in an encapsulated cultureless resort resort far from the people. So many places offer the same scenic beauty with less painful travel and more culture.

[@L-mo]

You guys are a great team and complement each other so well! ❤🌈

[@christofat2704]

Do you know that the Maldives apply the Sharia law and that all citizen should be muslim

[@L-mo]

@@christofat2704 Yes. I knew the Maldives was an islamic republic. So what? Oscar and Dan have traveled to much stricter Islamic states like Saudi Arabia. What’s your point?

[@christofat2704]

@@L-mo Do you know what is Sharia law .

[@L-mo]

@@christofat2704 yes, have been to Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Morocco.

[@carmenesteban1228]

Hello, I was in Dhigurah this January 2024, and in my case the expectations versus reality were exactly the same. A spectacular sea, the water like a pool and an impressive blue color. You went during the rainy season and January is the dry season. I've seen your video and it doesn't seem like the same island I was on. We were able to walk from Dhigura to the other resort island, and it was best to do it in the afternoon when the tide is low.

[@Alex-iu8xx]

you guys need to book a wildlife holiday in the correct season for the wildlife you like to see

[@uranas000]

Guys you are going to hit 200k subscribe I'm super excited for you and also Congratulations in advance🎉🎉🎉.

[@fosterapp]

Thanks for showing me The Maldives boys, I’ll go back to French Polynesia again if I want remote tropical paradise. Thanks for sharing! Hello from Palm Springs🌴🌵the desert paradise!

[@OskarandDan]

Really want to try out FP🙌🏼😍

[@JC-qb2qj]

French Polynesia is like 10000000 times better

[@szee8588]

That's why I check multiple weather sites before I go somewhere where I want beach and water activities. To some extent, most of them are not greatly accurate, things can change, but it helps to some extent.

[@goodemily]

It’s okay to be disappointed! Don’t feel guilty! Pretty sure 100% of people would feel that way. You go to the Maldives for the sun and beaches.

[@carine4318]

Always check the weather channels..hahaha the icing on top of the turkey 🦃 good one

[@ryanstuhr]

I think "disastrous" is an overstatement, but yeah it didn't go as planned at all! Maldives fancy resorts might be preferable.

[@graceydez6199]

They do not create their own weather at the fancy places.

[@katcalico9142]

@@graceydez6199😂😂😂😂😂

[@12bumble24]

except for clouds of 'smug' 😛 @@graceydez6199

[@AlistairKiwi]

Watch the horizon if you might or if you do start to feel queasy. Travel is always about difficulties & things going wrong. That's the adventure! Adventures can be great/bad!

[@Sxxven]

As a Canadian Living in the Maldives i can say that at this time The rain is not stopping i recommend coming here in like october or decmeber

[@stroseblue]

I went to Dhigurah and took the night speedboat to the island. It was the bumpiest ride ever! I was just relieved to be on dry land. The island was stunning, but there was hardly anyone there, and it rained and rained and howled. My fault for going during the monsoon season, but I did have some dry days.

[@Noah-t9s3u]

Which mounth did you go ?

[@marcanthonyfranz]

03:55 Never realised before, but that's quite hectic. So, every time you do a flight review, you have to make sure to be first to board the plane. Now that's dedication!

[@OskarandDan]

Yup, every time😂

[@guitraj12]

Meanwhile Kara and Nate are always the last ones 😂

[@CaptCaveman7570]

Wow, what a disappointment 😢. I’m surprised how dirty everything was. I’m sorry you were unable to see the marine life. Love the video, following you.

[@ClaireLV2691]

So sad that you didn't get to see the whale sharks again :( Although December is classed as a dry month, that is mainly for the North islands. It's actually one of the wettest in the year (though over slightly less days), for anywhere in the centre and south(i.e. Malé and below). Glad you managed to find some positives though!

[@herchickenlegs4]

Good luck with your trip to Maldives 😊

[@booklover555]

Lol love the attempt at the Gratitude Challenge. Great video. I recently experienced a super crazy, middle of the night, through the jungle taxi transfer from the Denpasar Airport to Lovina in northern Bali. I was anticipating this destination known for its schools of dolphins. I get to my accommodation after midnight with only the security guard to greet me. After walking down some stairs and through a garden in the pitch dark we reached my room. I stepped over the three inch threshold and onto a scatter rug that was placed on the glossy white tile floor. And whoosh the rug slipped beneath me and I fell to the ground and majorly twisted my ankle. My four days of anticipated snorkeling were spent in bed with my foot elevated. Never even saw a glimpse of the beach. But, like you, tried to remain grateful.

[@OskarandDan]

Omg no!! That sounds awful🥺 So sorry that happened and hope your ankle is better now!

[@damnimloomin]

Omg the literal shock when dan got called out lmfao i was also thinking dan is really hyped about this hotel for how little time they have had in it yet 😂 i feel like you were just on the high of actually getting your bags and not getting sick on the boat 😂

[@OskarandDan]

That enthusiasm faded quickly😩✨

[@pkuta100]

I think planning for at least a week would have been wiser, guys!

[@PCFreaker1998]

Go to the Philippines! They do whale Shark Tours like 3 Times a Day and you have nearly 100% chance to see them🙏🏼

[@Bluetangg]

Was the water too cold to swim?

[@michaelafalck1345]

Oh Boy do I feel you… when your hopes are so high having wonderful weather conditions for an excursion and everything is going south😩… I really loved the music at the beginning, so funny and at the swamp…the best😂😂.

[@Traderbear]

You guys always find fun music. Marimba is cool

[@TheWhore2culture]

Happy New Year, Boys🎉🎉🎉Call e jaded ,but,having done the Maldives,as a stop on a boat tour in the 80s,NOTHING would get me back now. The Luxury resorts are too generic & as your vid today shows ,a lots of labour goes into keeping it looking picture perfect. From my experience one great place to see/swim with whale sharks is Oman having lived there(my parents) for 20+ years,we obviously had a very different experience, but,did get to swim on many occasions with these staggeringly huge,placid & beautiful creatures. Having got back from The Holidays in Kenya to cold,dark London, I did empathise with you both trying to make the best of it during rain & storms. Hope this years is everything you wish for; very best wishes to you&yours👋⭐️'s✌️

[@A-freesoul]

That background apocalyptic music! Cracking up so badly 😂😄

[@benjaminstephen97]

Hi guys. Do add Kuching and Miri in ur bucketlist. This 2 cities i am mentioning here is in a state of Sarawak, Malaysia. Located in a borneo island. So much hidden gems to explain. Hopefully u know this place bcus malaysia is a separate country

[@khaylegas6288]

I feel you Oscar! I also experienced sea sickness when we was on an island hoping tour in Boracay, though I forgot to take motion sicnss medicine. 😂 i hope we could be Dan and enjoy the waves without throwing up.

[@gclito]

Guys, better stay at home for a while. Have a great new year!

[@michaelhall8586]

Haha, I really enjoy your videos so I hope you keep making them

[@sian.elizabeth]

What time of year did you go? I think I missed when you said!

[@OskarandDan]

Second week of December!

[@abitnajs9479]

What a great video! Traveling is not always a fairy-tale story. Shit happens as well. Thank you for being honest about your experience.

[@bk-xn5tk]

U can swim with whale sharks in atlanta aquarium. Like $300

[@belamoure]

Weather is crappy everywhere your reportage shows how the best planend trip may turn in a sort of pancake of frustration slow cooked and at times delicious. Florida last year was plagued with red stinky algea. This year tornadoes and torrential rainfalls.

[@FlyWithVeiga]

I’ve never had crappy weather on vacation (hope I didn’t jinx myself) 🤞🏾 Totally feel for you guys; I’d be devastated to travel that far and have that happen 💔

[@Baeomran]

Thanks for this video, I was about to book my holiday there, but glad I did. Sending you so much love from grumpy Manchester lol

[@andreacarboni6215]

why is there no Part 2?

[@EhmedAfsahHabeeb]

Sad to hear your experiance, this years monsoon season hit us different and hard compared to other years. Should have checked the weather. Monsoon season hits in November and will last till December middle. You should come back again, but during summer season. You would love every bit of it. Also island hopping is a thing if resorts are not your vibe. I would recommend you Maafushi Island. You could also do a review of Beond Airlines while you are on it ;)