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A Dose of Life in the Maldives

by The Queen
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Late last year, I had an opportunity to go on a long-needed holiday. 2016 was a busy year for me, as I tried to juggle between work life balance, personal problems, and the usual excuse of not having time for anything (I haven’t had a serious relationship in 5 years!).

Regardless, strange as it may be, I’ve always wanted to travel to the Maldives. It’s a popular place for couples, but there’s no reason why you can’t visit it alone.

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3I spent below RM4,000 for the flights. Accommodation on the other hand, came up to about RM7,000 for a 4 nights 5 days stay at Club Med Kani at Overwater Villas. I also spent a little extra for a scuba diving expedition and a lobster picnic. I obtained my scuba diving open water certification in October, which makes Maldives my first dive after being certified.

From the moment I saw the beach, I knew that my trip was worth every penny. The water was beautifully blue, and it was warm, making both snorkeling and diving a fun affair.

Screen Shot 2017-03-20 at 2.09.12 AM2Speaking of scuba diving,  the dive centre for scuba diving requires you to go through a simple refresher session. After the session, you will then be able to proceed to the first dive at noon. The dive location varies depending on the tide and current.

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4Our dive site was at Kani’s corner. The max depth that I dove to was only 18 metres as it was my first dive after passing my Open Water test in October. Needless to say, it was breathtaking. I schools of fishes and plenty of corals. I remember seeing papillon, barracuda, clown fish and manta rays. I did not encounter any sharks in my dive, nor did I see any turtles, but I spotted them during snorkeling the next day. It was a different experience because visibility was better as the surface level with the view of a crystal you can actually spot more turtles from a far.

There were at least 10 turtles spotted within 30 minutes and I had a face to face with a couple of them. Unfortunately, we were told that that were not allowed to touch any of the turtles. I also spotted several sharks during the scuba adventure.

Screen Shot 2017-03-20 at 2.08.55 AMOther recreational activities, such as paddle boarding, were also amazing. I highly recommend applying lots of sunblock, because the sun can get a little harsh there.

In terms of food, Club Med Kani did not disappoint. There were so many wonderful cuisines to choose from and I truly enjoy the seafood there. Without a doubt, the seafood was very fresh. Not only that, there was desserts and plenty of different wines to indulge in throughout the day and night. It’s truly a paradise.

1Screen Shot 2017-03-20 at 2.08.14 AMAfter 5 days which went by quickly, I left for Colombo. Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka was a pleasant and beautiful place. I had the opportunity to visit Dhambulla, Sirigiriya (lion’s rock) and also spice garden. I also managed to try an Ayuverdic massage at Sri Lanka which was definitely a new experience for me.

Screen Shot 2017-03-20 at 2.08.05 AMAll in, the trip was not very long but it does feel a big part of 2016 for me mainly because I truly enjoyed every single moment of it. Travelling to beautiful destinations sometimes isn’t just a destination to go with a partner like most people would. It can be trip for some much needed “me-time” and actually spend time with yourself. After all, if I can’t take care of myself, how can I take care of others?

Screen Shot 2017-03-20 at 2.08.40 AMAbout Kit Mah
Kit Mah is an established commercial model and actor, who stands at 177cm tall and weighs 67kg, the photogenic model has had quite a few stints in local telemovies, plus several commercials for international. He is also hosting fitness segments for different television programmes (Body & Soul and Memo Cergas). He is now a brand ambassador for sportswear label Under Armour and sports nutrition brand Optimum Nutrition.

 

– By Kit Mah –

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