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…Vik can be

• Russian Youtube channel
• Spanish Youtube channel
• Instagram