Best of the Maldives Online: Multilingual Vlog – Viki Maldives

One of the digital darlings that I have discovered in my “lifestyle blogger” research is Vik Maldives (nee Viki Voynikova). Her videos had a very personal touch and straddled the local Maldivian life as well as some fine coverage of several resorts. I was also intrigued by her multilingual offering in both Russian and Spanish. We got in touch and she agree to this Maldives Complete exclusive interview…

• What brought you to the Maldives?
• I had been traveling around Sri Lanka when one friend suggested to visit the Maldives in March 2013. And after just a few days I got absolutely lost with this country. I came back here several times until I settled myself in the Maldives finally
• What is your day job?
• My everyday work involves checking emails, answer numerous questions about Maldives from other travelers, touch up some photos, update all the social media, edit my new video for Youtube and go for a walk with my camera to get some new shots. Also meet new tourists in the guest house where I work, give information about the island all the activities available here. I am often asked to help translate since some tourists don’t speak any English.
• What prompted you to start the vlog series?
• I’ve been traveling for quite a long time around South-East Asia and shooting video diaries only for myself and friends. But when I started to live with my Maldivian friends’ family, I realized that if I show this side of the Maldives and daily life of Maldivian family , traditions and of course my adventures in the Maldives , it might be well received by a wide spectrum of viewers. Indeed, many people are waiting impatiently for my new episodes. And sometimes they even bring me some presents when they visit the Maldives.
• How many resorts have you been to?
• I’ve visited 13 resorts
• Are you going to go any vlogs in English?
• Probably yes. Right now I am working on my development of the Russian and Spanish Youtube channels and Instagram.
• You speak Russian, Spanish, English…any other languages?
• Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish , Catalan, English (and learning Dhivehi – Maldivian language)
• What’s your favourite reef you have snorkeled?
• My favorite reef is Dharavandhoo reef and the ones close to it.

You can catch Vik’s distinctively local look at Maldives life (including resorts) at…

• • Russian Youtube channel
  • Spanish Youtube channel
  • Instagram