When Travel "Goes Wrong" - The Maldives & The Instagram Lie

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

If you think this video is about rain, it isn't. 😂 Before commenting and looking silly, please watch until the end. Or don't watch until the end and don't comment. Link for our favourite hotel we have stayed in The Maldives, which we cover in a separate video, rated as "Fabulous": www.booking.com/hotel/mv/vivanta-by-taj-coral-reef.en.html?aid=1864334&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

[@theerayakline5601]

Already subscribed. ;)

[@IslandBlaze8]

Come to LA Digue Island in Seychelles and I'll show you around 😀

[@samyorux8975]

😂 Don't watch and don't comment is🤦‍♂️😂

[@microfarming8583]

Your trip to Maldives was cheap. My trip cost a lot lot more!!!

[@dashingmay]

I like the rain. What's wrong with it?

[@ibrahimfairooz5489]

Im a Maldivian. I work in tourism industry for more than 20 years. The main complain I get from guest are about the weathers. How is ruined their trip. Our weather is unpredictable. One must understand that

[@portycaderealty]

Looking forward to coming soon.. Wouldn't mind the best guide from someone who knows.

[@BigTwitchy]

It’s an island - of course the weather will be unpredictable. Used to hear the same complaints in New Zealand because people don’t understand the difference between tropical and sub-tropical climate.

[@ibrahimfairooz5489]

@@BigTwitchy 🤣 every time a guest say that to me, the expression in my face just piss them off.

[@4jup4ter4]

I hear this whenever I visit the Bahamas as well. I just laugh.

[@BarbershopReviews]

what months would be the best? I have heard Oct-Feb is the "Dry" season. Is that right?

[@rishfamohamed852]

I'm a Maldivian 🇲🇻 Actually I believe tourists are missing a lot because they choose to stay in the resorts! They should come to our inhabited islands and eat our food and check out how we live!

[@prize9550]

Yeah, anywhere except Male'.

[@msben64]

is it safe for a family ?

[@rishfamohamed852]

@@msben64 Why not? Actually the islands have pretty low crime rates. Some islands have guest houses but I highly recommend to stay with a family. Then only you will be able to experience our true lifestyle. Plus we can arrange lots of fun activities for you to do.

[@rajeshchetty5519]

Are they even allowed to? Last time i checked you basically segregate tourists to a different island and have a dog ban whatever thats about

[@rishfamohamed852]

@@rajeshchetty5519 There are islands with guest houses and tourists are allowed usually. Not all islands though. But due to COVID-19 there are restrictions at the moment.

[@in0046]

As a local of maldives. For us there is nothing more fun than a rainy day at the beach. Maldives dont get rain as much but during stormy season it rains alot and could go for days or even weeks.

[@MrCombs234]

That honestly sounds fantastic. I would absolutely love to live in the Maldives.

[@nawamohamed1942]

@IN00 same here its the best when it rains and your at the beach.

[@1780cris]

What time of year is best to go ?

[@in0046]

@@1780cris if you are looking for sunny days mostly at the dry season. But you cannot tell, weather here varies from places to places and time to time. Check forcast before coming and free up during dry season

[@mctthird978]

It is so fun

[@nubbyrose87]

My husband died unexpectedly at age 59. I can assure that I would enjoy every moment with him rain or shine which I in fact did. Not a wasted moment.

[@welshlad6427]

❤️

[@helenafranco5091]

My dad just died the same way at 65. I wish I could take him to a vacation now, rainy or windy 🍃

[@LabRat6619]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@herrnoname2.094]

Bless you!

[@samahaibrahim1107]

I don’t know about others, but as a local Maldivian my absolute favorite thing to do when it rains is to get drenched in rain and go for a swim.

[@prize9550]

@@gorgthesalty sometimes there's thunder, sometimes there isn't. I'd say most times there isn't.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

But then you'd get wet!!

[@mini-wx6gw]

@@pastorofmuppets8834 so??

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

@@mini-wx6gw woooooooosh!

[@davieboy666]

For sure.. Its amazing under water watching the rain fall above your head..

[@AnimeDR]

"When perfection becomes attainable, reality is no longer appealing." It's easy to get lost in expectations we see on social media to the point where they become unrealistic, and any minor inconvenience along the trip can ruin our experience. The we've been over exposed to perfectly edited videos that they've become monotonous, so your video honestly was a breath of fresh air, cuz no matter much we plan mishaps happen along the trip, especially with factors out of our control, such as the weather :)

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you!

[@jeanhubsch4757]

For someone who comes from a dry hot country where sunshine is GAURANTEED every single day, wet and windy is heavenly

[@Ratnabhsl]

Where do you live?

[@jeanhubsch4757]

@@Ratnabhsl Namibia, Africa 😊 Home to the oldest desert in the world 🌍

[@rod1424]

Not when youre on a beach vacation

[@nasdaqdjitraders]

@@jeanhubsch4757 Jean.. hit me up, I lived in Windhoek, Hochland park, after independence, I've been in America the last 25 years.

[@missxspencer1538]

Haha the grass is always greener on the other side. I know Brazilians who dream to go to where it snows and is freezing. I met those friends because I was escaping the freezing snow to visit hot Brazil 😄

[@gwynaeth3144]

I find you always remember the times when everything goes wrong. It becomes a "remember when" story, regaled with laughter to friends after the fact. The good days blur into one, the difficult ones become legend! 😂

[@elrea-lynnpeach6640]

So so true

[@felipe47]

Exactly what I always tell to people. I`ve travelled a lot and best stories are when sth unexpected happens :D

[@lehon481]

Yes! Call me crazy but I really do love the 'bad' trips! If something doesn't go wrong then what stories do you have to tell?

[@Steven-qi4gm]

I’ve traveled a fair bit and also spent a year travelling Thailand. The amount of tourist I would see missing out on the moment because they are so focused on the Instagram shot and they never take time to stop, put the phone down and actually take in the surroundings.

[@милаястарушка_злобныйдед]

Everywhere this situation. Some people are so addicted to fake "endorsement" they receive through social media. So they are missing out the entire life.

[@randomworld4662]

How old r u

[@vascoomonteiro]

Steven you are 100% correct

[@mohammadbuhamad7744]

Everyone is overly narcissistic

[@m00tw00t]

The end message showing time with your partner enjoying the laughs and rainy weather makes this look like the most fun! I’m glad you got to enjoy more than just the sunny beauty!❤

[@DaSaint79]

Mans went to Maldives in rainy season and complains about the weather. “Why isn’t this on the brochure?” 😂🤣

[@p215j]

Exactly. Complete tool

[@SwanTheQueen]

Haha exactly! This video was super cringy

[@laygossom2655]

He even admitted himself that it was a " bargain " not seeing why is a " bargain "

[@vicheaterx]

Bargain as in 1k cheaper than in full season. The resort seems dull anyway, overpriced probably even for off season. European beaches were at their peak in mid-end July, from Croatia to France, Spain, Italy, etc.

[@lehatmaker]

I love this video. I’ve had trips where things went “wrong” like the weather being bad or bags being delayed or what have you. And you are absolutely right. The most important thing is to appreciate the time with your loved ones in a wonderful new place. Rain or shine. I’ve always come out of it with fantastic memories and stories to share.

[@thescubabug1]

Quite possibly the best, most accurate travel video I've seen... job well done.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

😮

[@MissPomegranate6]

Absolutely

[@samanthasmith7885]

It's a mark of great company when you have fun together even in a crappy situation. I loved the sentiment of this video, and I think you hit the nail on the head! I also loved your storm re-creation - spot on!

[@michelefunk6916]

this is why I always research the "best time to go to (blank)". I am a very weather oriented person and try my hardest to go to certain places when I can expect the best weather. That being said, it does not always work that way. I was in Auckland and it rained almost the whole time. When I was in Japan it rained a lot too. A pouring, soaking rain which was not easy to sight see in, but you make the best of it. I was just in Cartagena, Colombia and it was SO HOT. I travel alone, so good weather is important to me because it can be quite boring by yourself if you are stuck inside!

[@Frederic1406]

For me the most important part of a trip is to discover the people, culture, food, atmosphere, cities, landscape etc. It surprises me to see that the restaurant moments of this Maldives travel correspond to spaghetti, eggs with a toast, pastries, sushi... All very international, safe and not Maldives-y.

[@милаястарушка_злобныйдед]

Hmmm... Type of the food depends on the resort your pocket is able to afford. And think again: remote tiny island in the middle of huge ocean. And you can eat basically the same food as you have at home. Isn't a magic? And if you wish to try local food you can go to locals. Easy. The same in Australia. If you will go there, would you eat a kangaroo tail everyday? I don't think so... Local food is good to try a few times but for comfortable stay you have to have "normal" food.

[@noahsfootprints]

been here... they serve local foods too

[@Frederic1406]

@@милаястарушка_злобныйдед I can get your point. But in my case (French guy living in Spain), my travels have been to Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Georgia, México, etc. I see that all the places I have been too have a huge gastronomy history and local food is one of the main reasons of the travel. So I think I tend to choose destinations based on their local food variety potential.

[@michaelhoffmann510]

I've been to the Maldives - and that rainstorm one day, being outside on the beach and in the water, with all the somewhat hard rain of soft, warm waterdrops all around - was one of the highlights of that holiday. THAT is what I call "good weather", and I loved it.

[@Vaaluin]

This actually made me want to visit during rainy season. I looove rainy weather and this all looked like a blast.

[@LexlutherVII]

same, it's actually the best and most relaxing time, especially on the Beach ⛱ ⛱ 😎💕

[@helenbtb]

If there was a love button I would have clicked on it! Often the unexpected ‘adventures’ are the ones you remember years later. When travelling alone in Italy I sat in the wrong part of the train and ended up heading down the eastern rather than western side of the country. A number of stories arise from this mishap including me becoming the evening entertainment for the residents of the small village I ended up staying overnight in. Here’s to more of ‘the road less traveled’ for all of us. Stay safe!

[@katsmerdel988]

Stumbled across your video tonight. Was only back in the office for 6 weeks when I was hurt at work on May 21, resulting in foot surgery 4 weeks later. I was on 4 weeks bed rest after that and am still stuck working from home for at least another 6 weeks. Our 2020 vacation was postponed due to the pandemic and my injury grounded us again this summer. I’ve mostly stayed positive but given how active our lives are and how much we love traveling and exploring, I get run over by the storm clouds every now and again. I initial clicked on your post as we upgraded our Barbados trip to the Maldives in July 2022 and I was naturally intrigued, and, let’s be honest, terrified I’d made a mistake...until your closing remarks. They made me reflect and smile and realize there are still good people in the world - thank you for reminding me that love IS all around...and that happiness is what we make of it. Slainte!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you for watching until the end before making an opinion. Lots of other people do not and misunderstand the videos meaning. All the best with your future trips.

[@michaelcooke5443]

Your content is underrated. One of my favourite channels and your dry humour is brilliant.

[@priyankvashisht9126]

Completely agree, my family loves watching Suitcase Monkey videos!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Yes, unfortunately it is underrated. 😎😩🤣

[@martinasandoval5326]

Agreed! I love his content

[@danielimmortuos666]

Couldn't agree more

[@heybeautiful3647]

Dude is LEGEND! I find him so dang funny! ❤️🤪

[@nickeltesla7375]

I've been watching your videos since yesterday as I plan a trip with my friends. And the biggest problem when planning with friends is everyone wants to do different things on a vacation. This was a nice reminder that we're going to have fun with people we love, and also to celebrate our graduation and "no-more-exams". :)

[@reybrivas85]

This is such a wonderful narrative of making the most of what you have at the moment. Kudos!

[@martinasandoval5326]

My husband and I love your videos. Great content as usual. My husband was saying that if he doesn't think he would have a bad time traveling with you both. I think so too, your humour and positivity would outweigh the negative stuff happening.

[@danielazziptrips]

I could not agree more with this, and I feel sad that people only show the good side of their travels most of the time, creating this irealistic expectation that everything goes well on every holiday, when it's simply not the case. Glad you had a great time with your loved one regardless, and still managed to have two good mornings! ☺️☺️

[@vikrammahuja]

You’re positive attitude makes all the difference! Great going , rain sun wind all facets of nature. Best we appreciate

[@exoticgringo]

fantastic storytelling :) completely with you on this. travel is not about perfect vacations but savouring and cherishing the experiences, mindfully!

[@PolishPudding]

Currently Holidaying in the Maldives with the new wife (late Oct 2022). Arrived and very sunny! Clear night skies - Stars ive never seen before. 3rd day it begins 2 whole days of non stop rain. Scuba cancelled , but went snorkelling instead , encountered rays, sharks and turtles, even in the rain. Staying positive and hopefully the next four days wont be as bad! Being with loved ones is really what its about! Great message!

[@diveflyfish]

It is a refreshing bit of honest candor that can recenter and ground ones expectations. The beauty of this, is despite what you encounter, it is what you encounter and how you react to it that reflects what is of importance to you. Does one live for expectations or experience. That is the key. Well done. Your summary of privilege is truth. Thank you for this video.

[@cool_dude1988]

mate, what a beautiful and honest video, full of feelings, full of fun and sarcasm. loved it.

[@zaidsohail7753]

You deserve an Oscar for 6:52! Lovely video as always. The ending was phenomenal and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing!

[@imtired2983]

Hahahahahaha!!!! You have to do the pros and cons videos more! This is hilarious!!!!

[@olivialouda]

me and my boyfriend is traveling to Spain next week and it has been a little while since we travel outside the country. I was so busy planning our trip and hope for it to be perfect. but after I watched the whole video I came to realize that you are 100% right and I should be more appreciative to the uncertainty and enjoy it as part of OUR trip. so thank you! always love watching your video and love your humor always making me laugh.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

YES! Thank you. This ⬆️ 😍

[@Snowshowslow]

How was your trip to Spain? :)

[@fl7907]

Thank you for sharing your story...Totally agree, when it comes down to travelling, enjoy your time with you love one(s) and being grateful for opportunity to spend time together, rain, snow or sunshine 😊 Creating long last memories...

[@yaseennaseer4034]

This had to be the best advice I have ever seen on KZbin or anywhere regarding traveling. And as a hotelier I am so happy to know that there a still people who understands that it’s wasn’t the hotels fault it rained. Btw your choice hotels in the maldives is not that great. Try Niyama Maldives or May any of the Anantara properties here in the Maldives. You wont be disappointed with the quality of service or the things to do. Anyways love the video and time to check your other content.

[@SuperCatdoll]

The hairdryer scene … LMAOOOOOO!!!🤣😂🤣😂 Too funny but yes I do sympathize as well..

[@cmkfatt1]

This reminded me of a similar trip I took to the Whitsunday Islands which was a total disaster. Had to stay indoors for most of it, got the worst pedicure of my life and realised how horrible Aussie TV is. So much for our Insta moments! :) Thanks for sharing the real side of travel. Hope your next trip goes much better!

[@danikb7346]

Thank you for the message at the end of a video. I've been stressing out with trip preparations that I almost forgot why I travel in the first place. I think that sometimes when holiday isn't perfect, it can create even better memories.

[@jessicafalanga7373]

We went to the Maldives in April and prayed for a rainy day/s like this. We live in the Middle East, and haven’t seen rain in over year. I would have loved a few days like this to frolic in the rain and wind. Still a beautiful place is a beautiful experience with the one you love.

[@JP-ms6nz]

"So, it is okay when everything isn't okay", I love this... thanks for sharing!

[@llallogen7380]

Every time something went wrong on vacations as a child, I was told, "It makes for a better story!"

[@elrea-lynnpeach6640]

I feel onto your channel randomly.... I think you video was Awesome, you hit the point right on the head.. Money & Weather isn't everything, as long as you have the one you love beside you through out.

[@EliinaF]

Hey, I almost never put comments under videos, like never but this time I just had to! Sooo funny, honest and lovely video! Thank you for sharing in such light manner, what I could imagine was not funny at all on spot in Maldives. Had a good laugh and valuable lesson to be noticed, when planning trip to Maldives. 🥰🎉🌺

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Wow well thank you for breaking your comment silence for us! 😀

[@juanabarraza1370]

I'm so happy to find you by accident of course very helpful information gracias y saludos de Mexico.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Welcome!

[@madhavsomaiya3572]

The Maldives, being a set of atolls on the equator in, between the tropics, is basically always rainy. I had to explain to my family, who always had this sort of "idealistic" view of the place due to Instagram. We got two out of five sunny days, which, honestly is quite good for the month of October.

[@derekroper3168]

This was a really great video. Really well done. I was laughing out loud when you were recreating the wind storm and really liked your message at the end. Be well.

[@lesliereynolds1754]

Your vlogs are wonderful to watch so was very happy to see this one available. Hopefully things will be back to normal soon.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you for your patience with my random uploading schedule.

[@moviegurl7420]

They way he was being dragged along has me hollering with laughter 😂😂😂😂

[@becciba5515]

Such a good Video! I love your positive view on things - I think it‘s so easy to get hung up in the high expectations you have especially for trips like these. I admire people who look for the positives in those situations.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

It's been my experience that if you have a first trip that's perfect, you'll almost never be able to duplicate that on a second trip. Either the weather, unavoidable circumstances, personal illness, or just the fact that you're not seeing it for the first time, is going to prevent the trip from seeming as magical. I recently returned to the Florida Keys; after a ten year absence. I was looking forward to time spent relaxing on a lounge chair, under a palm tree, floating in the pool, outdoor dining, etc. It never got above 55 degrees, all week. The cold wind blew so hard that it formed foam on the water, and it periodically stormed. We still managed to get in some sightseeing, good dining, a glass bottom boat tour, some Christmas shopping, and ; one morning; some kayaking, before the rain returned. Ultimately, you have to make the best of your circumstances.

[@sharlenediaz318]

Thank you for this video! It came at a perfect time!! I will be going to the Maldives in July and we are worried about the weather! However, the ending to your video also gave me a greater perspective on what travel is! Thank you!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Haha oh wow! Great timing! Maybe we were unlucky, who knows I guess with the weather. Let me know how you get on though!!!!

[@shilpisingh266]

Your commentary is amazing 😅😅😅 I loved this video.....

[@youtubeuploads7208]

thank you SO much for this- from someone who lives in the states and never been out of the country. I have seen Maldives so many times online and on commercials and yes it looks like paradise. I feel flying over the ocean is frightening enough especially this far. I appreciate you taking the time to show this island's beauty but also the downfall parts - rainy season and construction going on. It's beautiful there- and I would love the BLUE water and wildlife and the food that looks so healthy and delicious and fresh. I also think about MH 370 where someone on the island states he saw the plane flying so low he could read the lettering on it. :-(

[@elabuterin7150]

Amen brother. Traveling is a privilege! We need to be grateful that we get to enjoy it. I know people that can’t afford it or are to sick. Some struggle just to bring food to the table. Reminds me of a song (showing my age🤣) I BEG YOUR PARDON… NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN… ALONG WITH THE SUNSHINE… THERE’S GONNA BE A LITTLE RAIN SOMETIMES

[@jamesdobry1036]

Great reenactment of the storm noises. A+

[@lucianaborinato2993]

I love your videos, always filled with very useful advice, and your cheeky humour it's so entertaining. You're a fabulous and articulated story teller! I miss just going into Central London, but I'm too afraid to jump on the tube!

[@patrickwalsh9444]

Your vacation got wet, but your English humor is desert-dry, and it absolutely slays me 😅

[@jfurrow2968]

Amazed by your narratives! You could be a hell of a writer! Subscribed!

[@jawadarif5676]

I went on August on my honey moon, wet season, most of the rain was early morning rain and one during the day lasting like 5 Min, it wasn't bad at all, plus due to the heat, the rain was a god sent, plus everything would dry up in like 10/15 min

[@yummyat3084]

LOL I love how real you are. Its not about perfection if you want to enjoy the trip!!!!🤗🏝🌼

[@NikkiN777]

As with another commenter, my husband of 49 years died a few months ago. One of the few things in life over which you have complete control is how you respond to any given situation. It is important to remember, too, that if you lost your most important companion you would want your memories to be of the pleasures of your times together, even when things didn’t go as you planned.

[@juliemoo88]

I always enjoy your videos, and I particularly loved the authenticity and your message in this one. These are the experiences that become the best memories. Keep up the great work! Best wishes from Canada for safe travels sometime soon.

[@decodeeconomics220]

I watched this video before my first visit to the Maldives last May and was worried we would be stuck inside due to rain. It turned out fine with one day being rainy and the other 5 pure sunshine and bliss. It really is an extraordinary experience being somewhere so beautiful.

[@pamelachow1957]

What a great message at the end 🙏🏼

[@naimadelafeunte9165]

🤣🤣 the recreation of the Wind with the hair dryer is so funny

[@AbuMoosaa]

That's was a great concluding comments on this vlog... A lesson for us to learn..adapt to the situation and enjoy...

[@LetsDance-LessStress]

Mr. Suitcase Monkey - you are funny! The older I get, the more I appreciate laughter! I just discovered your channel and I so enjoyed how you exposed the truth. Thank you and have fun!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Welcome

[@aroojrashid4790]

You saved us £££££! Me and my husband booked to go Maldives in June for our honeymoon and we didn't think to check the weather reports when booking it after the wedding. Especially since the travel agents and brochures don't mention the rainy season. Looked at the weather predictions only to find out there would be thunderstorms/clouds when we were planning to travel at the end of June. Luckily we were paying extra for free cancellation so didn't lose out on any money and rerouted our flights to Cairo.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Oh wow. Good to hear it helped! Congrats!

[@shelinashel2969]

Thanks for this video- great advice. Your recreation of the experience using a hair dryer was especially brilliant.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

😜

[@MrLegendra]

WOW Who knew that it actually rains during Maldives rainy season. I am shocked. (you already got a significant discount )

[@roccoburns8886]

Clowns eh?

[@WeirdViking]

Really good message in the end. Everything is well worth it when shared with loved ones.

[@YellowWalkman]

You had me at “goes wrong” +1

[@AngusMcIntyre]

I went to the maldives in February 2022 and it was everything like the adverts suggest. Absolute paradise as described. Just don't go in monsoon. The amount of instagramers I saw on the beach in our tiny resort was funny. So many hours spent posing for that one photo.

[@katehobbs2008]

I loathe them (the Instagrammers I mean). Ruining my view and time with their pretentious posturing. They should pay double.

[@AngusMcIntyre]

@@katehobbs2008 I made a fun game out of standing in their view with snorkeling gear on 😁 Going somewhere just to be seen doing it is the height of pathetic modernity.

[@martinald4229]

Your narrative abilities, wow. I love this channel. Honesty and humor, and reality. Thanks for showing the other, real side of the traveling 👏👏

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you!!!!! 😍

[@Shessunshine]

😂 “Let me recreate the sound for you” haha great job on this video!!

[@GemelleChannel]

Watched this with my kids and we all LOVED it! We watched it at least 5 times. Well narrated, loved the transitions, the music, and the final message. Vacations are all about the bonding experience. We'll be heading there soon in July. Wish us luck with the weather!

[@omardeveraux1418]

This was a good video and although it's great to see how beautiful everything is (ie. Instagram), things do happen that can make our travels less than desirable. When you get lemons though, you make lemonade and good on you all for doing that. This was a good reality check and even an incentive to go back again lol.....besides, the memories you make aren't just about the places you visit but also the people you share the experiences with!

[@f4r3y40]

You better have an appointment with God before you arrange your next vacation date No one can predict the exact weather you wish It’ll always be a forecast

[@sheyzannaizer1113]

Maybe watch the video till the end?

[@missxspencer1538]

I usually just check the weather before I go haha it's not like it's a secret. At most, it's off by a few degrees. The technology has existed for awhile now😅

[@knotheadusc]

Nicely done video! I want to go, even if it rains. The shots of the storm incoming were beautiful!

[@whitneysmithdevargas402]

This made me smile. I really dislike Instagram photos. I tend to not like photos with a human subject as the main focus. If it takes longer than 1 minute for a photo, it isn't worth it because you miss the moment. Thanks for making me smile.

[@LucidFlight]

Exactly. It goes from Instagram to Stagestagram.

[@Zjarta]

My phone died last week in the Maldives and it's the best thing that could've happened. No more (social media) distraction and 100% living in the moment. We also got two days of rain, even in dry season, but it's the best time to go for a swim. Superb video!

[@chuckh4077]

Plug it back in. Charge it up.

[@tomibairz1760]

There is a reason rainy season is called rainy. Being an English native and not understanding the meaning of rainy seasons, can indeed make you frustrated about the amount of money you spent for staying in the rain.

[@TheShanty0403]

You are such a funny guy🤩Never have I laughed so much on a travel video 🤣🤣🤣!!!

[@JyotinderSingh]

Going to Maldives in 2 days and the weather forecast says it's supposed to rain until the next week. It kinda bummed me out a little but I'm glad I saw this video. Thanks for shining a light on the bright parts that we often tend to forget about in our privilege :)

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

That’s really great to read. Thanks for letting me know. Makes me glad I made this more now. You’ll have a great time. I’m jealous!

[@dballerist]

Update upon the weather from the trip? I go in two in the middle of November for honeymoon. Wondering if I should cancel

[@janjaylangelo4]

I totally agree. My hubby and I went to WA and OR last December, we only had 1 day without rain but we made the most out of it. The adventure discovering a new place, tasting the local food together is priceless.

[@LucasWorldTravel]

Love the message! You're such a great storyteller!

[@silvybotha]

We had a very expensive vacation in Antigua and encountered a torrential rainstorm that they haven’t seen in 25 years that flooded the whole island and many other Caribbean islands. Everything shut down, pools, restaurants, etc. Rooms flooded, toilets overflowed 🤢. Sad to have lost all that money to be cooped up in a hotel room but was worse for the locals whose homes were flooded. The upside was we got to come together and make friends with so many people also vacationing and we would just run into the ocean in rainy stormy weather and the cool rain made the ocean feel warmer. Was insanity but pretty memorable.

[@antdaddyking2270]

Surely, you cannot expect the weather to be perfect all the time… especially if you take into account the season in which you’re traveling.

[@HappyComfort]

You guys are such a nice looking couple and seem very good natured! 😊👍🌷 That’s so nice to see 🥳 Thanks for sharing your video! It looks like a beautiful place!

[@imowenrhys]

Oh Paul, you do make me laugh 😂 that bathroom break cost makes me feel better about the toilet prices in Green Park

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Haha thanks Owen!

[@TravelSingFly]

OMG! I loved you video so much! And laughed really hard half of the time. But really good message - I couldn't agree more!!! Wonderful! I do quite extensive travel (mostly airlines) reports too, and boy, it takes a lot of time showing it all. And so important to not just show the perfect image but stay normal and real and natural - including that humor! Thank you for this report! Subscribing now

[@katikatzchen8700]

This is such an important aspect about travel, thank you for talking about it and reminding your community! 💗😊

[@ReinhardtX57]

two different people 1. travelers 2. adventures as adventures, i love a little bit of chaotic situation. and rain, to me its romantic

[@ahkeen]

Thank you for this, I was trying to explain this to my wife if we go during wet season these inconveniences are not very enjoyable.

[@jimjimgl3]

Travel is not predictable. I was in the Maldives on a cover shoot for Conde Nast Traveler. The magazine had a deadline and we had to arrive at the "end" of the rainy season. We landed in a a strong storm around midnight and then took a terrifying boat trip from the airport to the island. The waves seemed huge to us and even the crew seemed not smiling. Like your visit we had a day of sun followed by a day of torrential rain. The magazine did not want a cover shot of a gray and wet resort and thankfully we were able to get some good pics during the sunny days but half the trip was spent figuring out what to photograph in a way which would make the Maldives seem pleasant. All this being said it really is a remarkable place sitting so far off in the ocean and so low in the sea. I'd love to go back on my own during the dry season. Your video made me want to experience it again!....thanks.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Ah cool interesting to hear your experience thanks for sharing

[@samg8012]

It really is incredible how many people will rate a resort very badly because it rained every day. Like the resort controls the weather. A trip is always what you make of it. The Maldives is a bucket list trip which will probably just always be financially unattainable, but I will continue to dream about dancing in the rain or sun, on a Maldives beach!

[@toddripcity7878]

Rain/storms: a # of my trips constituted work trips and I spent much of my time with earplugs & noise canceling headphones to help drown out the constant howling winds...even slept with the earplugs which helped a lot...lol.

[@AlanLawSydney]

😂 This is the funnest travel vlog I have ever watched. Very good job and good sense of humour, love it. I have ever dreamed about visiting Maldives, this video brings me back to the ground. Maybe one day I will go, not in the rainy season though. But as you said, it’s the time we spent with love ones that matters. Keep up with your good work. Subscribed.

[@stevenblackburn7250]

Hi pal, new to your channel and we’ve just come back from our second visit to the Maldives. We were lucky with the weather, we went to cinnamon Ellaidhoo this time, we loved the 15 days there. We said the first time was magical but isn’t every new country we experience. The Maldivian people are some of the nicest I’ve ever met 👌

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey, welcome to the channel. My itch for the Maldives is starting up again!!!