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The Maldives, in your pocket.
Pocket Maldives is a travel guide and storytelling magazine covering the whole of Maldivian tourism: the islands and places, and the people who run the industry, from guesthouse hosts and resort teams to dive crews, boat captains, pilots and chefs. We publish stories, reviews and interviews, on any device.
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Baa
Baa Atoll
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its reefs and marine life.
PodcastThe divers guarding the house reef
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VideoNight on the reef
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VideoA morning in the lagoon
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PeopleThe surf coach — Of Thulusdhoo
Teaching island kids to read the waves on their own reef.
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NatureThe mantas — Of Baa Atoll
Inside the bay where manta rays gather to feed.
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PodcastThe sea decides your day — a fisherman's life
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Getting around the atolls is changing — Ferries, flights and speedboats keep reshaping how visitors move
Reef care moves up the dive agenda — Dive operators put reef health at the centre of what they teach
Local island stays draw new travellers — Guesthouses and local-island experiences keep widening what they offer
Maldivian food steps into the spotlight — Short eats, tuna and island kitchens win a wider audience