Fuvahmulah: The Maldives’ Island of Exile, Mystery, and Untamed Beauty
Yasir Salih
An Island Unlike Any Other In the far southern reaches of
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Inside the Reef Cave That Nearly Took My Life
Crystal-clear waters reveal the dramatic coral formations along the reef front of
Against the Wind: A Vedi Voyage Remembered
Artistic interpretation of a traditional Maldivian vedi battling monsoon seas during a
Guardians of the Deep and the Shark Myths of the Maldives
Midjourney illustration of a traditional tiger shark hunt in the Maldives. By
The Whispering Keyvai and the Spirit Landscapes of the Maldives
Layers of green in the heart of the island. From the towering
Goodgooda- the adorable partner of Maldivian women
Yasir Salih
“Aiseifaane, mix a mound for goodugooda (traditional hookah). Where is Aamineifaane and others,”
Geimiski: Fuvahmulah’s Oldest Mosque and a Window Into the Maldives’ Buddhist Past
Yasir Salih
Long before the Maldives became a 100% Muslim nation, these islands held
Masters of the Monsoon: Frigate Birds of Fuvahmulah and the Island’s Hunting Tradition
Yasir Salih
Monsoon Skies Over Fuvahmulah Each monsoon season, the remote island of Fuvahmulah
The Fire Beneath the Island: The Lost Art of Uva Dhevun
Yasir Salih
In the isolated reaches of Fuvahmulah, a week-long trial by
Defying Limits: Transporting the Impossible Load
Yasir Salih
In ancient times, transportation was difficult and daunting. Carrying heavy loads from one
The unique ‘hair bun’ of Maldivian women
Yasir Salih
Women of the Maldives have long been admired for their distinctive