hello im Kressa, im now waiting for my permit and visa hopefully it will be done this week, and im planning to fly there next month as soon as im done with the Maldivian consulate. i got a job offer in Male, its a 2 years contract in a restaurant. im hoping to find new friends since i'll be working there, by the way im from the Philippines and i've heard we have a Filipino community there, im so excited and i can't wait to meet you guys soon.. thank you for this blog for giving us (newbies) a chance to know Maldives more.. thanks a lot.. :*