The Maldives is a coveted holiday destination, one that appears on most people’s bucket lists. But two travel bloggers, who had an underwhelming experience, warned against buying into the picturesque shots you see on TikTok and Instagram.
After spending £9,400 to soak up the sun on white sand beaches, Oskar Kappland and Dan Goz, both 26, from Gothenburg, Sweden, spent most of their trip indoors due to ‘thick clouds and pouring rain’.
Their expensive nine-day trip was to celebrate their nine-year anniversary together but the pair have now warned other tourists to ‘manage [their] expectations’.
The couple stayed at two resorts and had many outdoor activities planned but despite going in December (high season) the rain meant their trip was the ‘opposite of travel inspo’.
Dan, a travel reviewer, said: ‘We tried to see the funny side because all you can do is laugh.
‘We knew it was normal for afternoon …