The peak of the Maldives National Bodyboarding League has arrived—and wrapped—with the 2025 National Bandufilaa Challenge, held from November 18-22 at the legendary Varunulaa Raalhugandu in Malé. As the final and most prestigious stop of the annual league, the Challenge delivered high-level performance, narrative-heavy rivalries, and historic breakthroughs that now shape the national bodyboarding landscape for 2026. A Final Showdown at Raalhugandu The last event of the season

"String Travel presents another Maldivian Folktale edition for this year’s Halloween. This time, we share the myth of "Vigani", a name carried through Maldivian culture as a symbol of misfortune. A bad omen, a shadow blamed when things turn for the worse, when luck fades, and something unexplainable lingers just beyond reason. Happy Halloween!" The crew of Miyaru  were legends once — fishermen from Thuraakunu, the northernmost island of the Maldives. Fishing was in their bloo

The 2025 Maldives National Bodyboarding League (MNBL) has been a season of relent, rising stars, and fierce rivalries, and it now culminates in the most anticipated Maldivian bodyboarding event of the year: the National Bandufilaa Challenge 2025 . Set to run from November 18 to November 22, 2025 , at the iconic Varunulaa Raalhugandu in Malé City , this five-day tournament promises to be the pinnacle challenge of the season for the nation’s top bodyboarders. Season Highlights

You know the season is about to hit its peak when the Maldives starts pulling out the big guns and this time, it’s the Maldives Aquathlon Championship 2025 . Set to bring together athletes from across the country, and potentially internationally, this two-day multi-sport event combines open-water swimming and running within the stunning backdrop of Maafushi Island. Organized by Swim Maldives  in collaboration with Kaani Hotels and Tours  as the official accommodation partner,

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From September 9–12, 2025, the waters of L. Maabaidhoo  became a bit active than before when it played host to the Kerandoo 2025 , the...

The Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Championship Trophy event came to a close last Thursday and Michel Bourez's journey was something no...

It’s that time of the year again as the Dhivehi Surf League returns for its second event of the year with Kerandoo 2025 . The Maldives...

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Labera BodyBoarding Challenge 2025 Announcement Poster. Shout out to @dezino_studio for this amazing design. Photo via: (Instagram:...

Muleekolhu Raalhugandu 2025 Wraps Up in Style The reef at M. Muli has spoken. The opening event of the Dhivehi Surf League 2025 ,...

The waves are back, and so is the league that fuels the Maldivian surf spirit. Dhivehi Surf League 2025  launches with its first event,...

In a spectacular display of determination and athletic grit, the Raaraa Pro 2025  concluded today on the shores of Dhiffushi . Across two...

Via: Instagram (@nikolasplytas) When we talk about boundaries in watersports, we’re often thinking about speed, scale, or remoteness....

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Every June 21st, skaters across the globe take to the streets to mark Go Skateboarding Day, and this year, the Maldives rolled in heavy...

K. Dhiffushi is about to host something electric. Raaraa Pro, an extravaganza organized by Iconic Events that breathes modern life into...

Situated in the North Malé Atoll, Kuda Villingili stands out as a luxury resort with a strong foundation in active experiences and...

Join us on this Halloween as String Travel invites you to delve into the haunting legend of the Bodu Meeha, a fresh take on a captivating...