Ashtangi
Mauritian expat in Sri Lanka
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About me
Mauritian
Lives in Tangalle, Southern, Sri Lanka
Speaks English, French, Mauritian Creole, Japanese
Registration: 17 June 2010
OCI in reality..... by DRMT
Hi I am a UK National with no Indian heritage (although I work there a fair bit) and my wife is eligible for an OCI card. Once she has obtained this, I intend to do the same based upon our 20 years of marriage. I am well aware of the generic ...
@RaniR Hey Rani, I'm in pretty much the exact same situation like you, nomad living in India with an OCI and trying to get an Aadhar card. Would love to know how it went for you. Read More
Tech support on the island by tashwilmot
Hi Odd question, I have to purchase a new lap top before I relocate to the island. Before I do I would like to find out what tech are supported / repaired / spares on the island. For PC not Apple. Dell or Acer or HP or ? Thank you Natasha
Hi Natasha, I can definitely recommend Fjariltech (https://www.fjariltech.com). They are the distributor of many brands on the island. Their prices are the most competitive I have found so far and their after sale service top notch. I've ... Read More
Language classes ,art classes...gym...etc by VK28
Hello everyone!!As I am in Mauritius only one year and still adapting,can someone be so kind to share with me and others some info where to find different types of classes(english,french,creole,gym,fitness,art...) on the North(Grand ...
Hi everyone, checkout www.induende.com. They are not your usual art classes but it might interest some of you. Read More
Freediving training for free
Hello I am a qualified freediving instructor and athlete based in the South East of the island. Freediving being an activity that should not be done alone, I am looking for 1-2 persons who possess a lot of free time during week days and interested ... Read More
VPN in Mauritius by Qb2015
Does anybody use a VPN in Mauritius to connect to BBc Iplayer & ITV Player? If so,which one do you have? I have Mauritius Telecoms 20 Mbps service but recently am only getting 2Mbps when using my current VPN.
Hi there, If you are looking for a VPN just to watch movies and not necessarily for full cyber security, I would recommend using Opera browser instead of Chrome or any other browser. Opera has a free integrated VPN in it and so far has worked ... Read More
Seeking for Freedivers in Mauritius
Hello guys, Just got back to Mauritius and based near Blue Bay. I am looking for buddies to train on a regular basis like 2-3 times per week. Mostly dynamic and static apnea though since not much depth around here. Anyone interested? Cheers, Alex Read More
Dive Clubs in Mauritius by lisadw
Hi I'm a keen diver & have just arrived in Mauritius. Can anyone advise of any dive clubs to join? I know there are loads of dive centres but these all seem to be focused on the tourist sector & I'd love to find one where I can ...
Can only confirm what Taps wrote. We haven't had a shark attack for decades here in Mauritius but true that the situation in Reunion is slightly different. Reef sharks are more common here but unlike their cousin the bull shark, they are not ... Read More
Dive Clubs in Mauritius by lisadw
Hi I'm a keen diver & have just arrived in Mauritius. Can anyone advise of any dive clubs to join? I know there are loads of dive centres but these all seem to be focused on the tourist sector & I'd love to find one where I can ...
Hello to both Lisas, Mauritius Underwater Group (MUG) is the only proper dive club on the island that I know of so far where you get to dive and socialize with the same regular divers and definitely not run like the more usual "dive ... Read More
Yoga classes in Flic en Flac or nearby
Hello Ladies, I think this page might be helpful to you - yogainmauritius.webs.com/yoga-in-the-west Read More
Khmer women and beards/mustaches by madmax888
Khmer women out there - how do you feel about kissing a man with a beard or mustache? My wife doesn't like it, she says it tickles her neck. She asked me to shave it off. I have had a beard for 40+ years, only shaved it off once, and my kids ( ...
You seem like a man who really loves his wife. I think it is very nice from your part to consider shaving your beard. My personal advice ( coming from a guy with a manly full beard I have been sporting for years ), DO NOT SHAVE, unless it is your ... Read More
cost of high speed internet in Mauritius by jrishabh
what is the cost of high speed internet in Mauritius ? Which service providers are available ?
Did not know that there were such a thing as "high speed internet" in Mauritius ;) But I think Orange might be what you are looking for. Read More
Yoga in KL
Hello, I will be in KL in May for a week and I was wondering if anyone knew about a nice place to practice yoga. Something close to Jalan Hang. Preferably ashtanga vinyasa yoga but anything super sweaty will be fine. Thank you Read More
Dentist
Hi There's a very good dentist on the main road near "Chez Patrick" restaurant. I really recommend him. Cheers Read More
Blue bay
Hello, So far I know only of the " Bougainville" and the " Blue Bamboo" restaurants in Blue Bay. You can find loads at Mahebourg tho. For the dancing, we are a bit limited at this part of the island. There's the " Nativ Lodge" at Mahebourg and the ... Read More
Searching for Yoga classes in Curepipe
Hi, I've heard that The Art of Living gives regular yoga classes at the AOL centre, Wootun Curepipe and the Ecole Mauricienne du Bien Etre at Forest Side. Unfortunately I don't have any personal experience with both, I suggest you try both and see ... Read More
Music shops/ music instruments? by Biggy
Hi all, Looking to pick up a musical instrument (guitar) but can't seem to find a music shop in Mauritius. Anyone know a good one ? Thanks alot
Check out Colombia at La Louise, Quatre Bornes!! Read More
Prenatal Yoga in Mauritius by DianaLT
Hi all, I moved to Mauritius 2 months ago, I am married to a Mauritian and I am 5 months pregnant :) Does anybody know where I can find good Yoga classes for pregnant women, I am staying in Curepipe. I am Lithuanian. I do speak English Russian and ...
You're welcome. May the power of yoga be with you!! Read More
Prenatal Yoga in Mauritius by DianaLT
Hi all, I moved to Mauritius 2 months ago, I am married to a Mauritian and I am 5 months pregnant :) Does anybody know where I can find good Yoga classes for pregnant women, I am staying in Curepipe. I am Lithuanian. I do speak English Russian and ...
Hi Diana, Sivananda Yoga Centres around the world teach prenatal yoga, i'm not sure about the one in Mauritius tho. Its found at Sivananda Street, Rose Hill. I've heard of Art of Living Foundation conducting yoga classes at Wootun, Curepipe. Try ... Read More
Prenatal Yoga in Mauritius by DianaLT
Hi all, I moved to Mauritius 2 months ago, I am married to a Mauritian and I am 5 months pregnant :) Does anybody know where I can find good Yoga classes for pregnant women, I am staying in Curepipe. I am Lithuanian. I do speak English Russian and ...
Hi Diana, Congrats for your pregnancy. My yoga teacher like to say that the yogic experience she got from giving birth was more than any asana could ever give. Are you a practitioner already or a beginner? Are you looking for group classes or ... Read More
Yoga - Le Morne
Hi, There's a Yoga and Pilates Studio at Tamarin. You can check with some hotels around Le Morne, some of them allow non residents to use their fitness facilities for an extra free. Peace Read More
Motorcycles from India to Mauritius by Ashtangi
Anyone ever brought a motorcycle from India to Mauritius?? I would like to know about the procedures. I fell in love with the Royal Enfield and I want to bring one back to the island next time i'm in India. Anyone know if its possible. Thank you
Thank you for your info. Do you any Royal Enfield dealer in Mauritius? Read More
Motorcycles from India to Mauritius
Anyone ever brought a motorcycle from India to Mauritius?? I would like to know about the procedures. I fell in love with the Royal Enfield and I want to bring one back to the island next time i'm in India. Anyone know if its possible. Thank you Read More
Yoga classes in the north by zeina
Hi Anyone know if there are yoga classes in the north, around curepipe there are loads foc but i can't find the no to call in the north Thanks zeina
Lotus Yoga Institute and The Mahatma Ghandi Institute offers diploma courses Read More
Successful job interview in Mauritius by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in Mauritius can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in Mauritius ? What happens during the ...
Hi, I guess it depends of the position youre applying for. Its better if you can arrive 30 mins earlier, nicely groomed. Remove any piercing u may have and hide your tattoos if you have any( unfortunately they are are not still that much open ... Read More
Scuba/snorkling equiptment to buy? by Irish Beach girl
Hi all Does anyone know a good place to buy scuba/snorkel masks and fins. I have been up North and know the shops there, but wondering if there are places in Port Louis or Black River that I don't know about? Thanks in advance for replies
Check out Go Sport at Phoenix Les Halles Read More
Vinyasa Yoga Practice
Hi cutie-mum, ive sent you a msg with all the details Read More
Vinyasa Yoga Practice
Hi I can help you with your yoga practice. I teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and i'm available for personal training only Read More
Yoga classes in the north by zeina
Hi Anyone know if there are yoga classes in the north, around curepipe there are loads foc but i can't find the no to call in the north Thanks zeina
Hello, Unfortunately there are not yoga schools here in Mauritius that prepare you to become a teacher. There are some institutes who do offer some courses( with certification) about yoga and its philosophy but nothing of a teacher's training ... Read More
Fitness Equipment
Hi, i think Kalachand and Courts sell some gym equipment Read More
Yoga classes in the north by zeina
Hi Anyone know if there are yoga classes in the north, around curepipe there are loads foc but i can't find the no to call in the north Thanks zeina
Hi Ive sent you a mail with all the details Read More
Yoga classes in the north by zeina
Hi Anyone know if there are yoga classes in the north, around curepipe there are loads foc but i can't find the no to call in the north Thanks zeina
Hi Zeina Lotus Yoga Institute will be conducting diploma courses during the week ends starting on Saturday 7th August at 2 pm at the Arya Sabbha of Port Louis near Champ De Mars.Its a 3 month course and its a very complete course where you will ... Read More
Online Shopping by DodoDave
Hi all, I've been trying for a couple of days to find an online site that sells electronics (Wii, PS3, games, etc) that will deliver to Mauritius. So far I've been unsuccessful. I'd appreciate any help/advice you might have. Thanks, Dave
I think as long as you have a credit card, you wont have any problems for the payments. Read More
Online Shopping by DodoDave
Hi all, I've been trying for a couple of days to find an online site that sells electronics (Wii, PS3, games, etc) that will deliver to Mauritius. So far I've been unsuccessful. I'd appreciate any help/advice you might have. Thanks, Dave
Hello Amazon does ship DVDs and books to Mauritius. A friend ordered them for me and i received them here. I think its only for books and dvds tho Read More
Yoga classes in the north by zeina
Hi Anyone know if there are yoga classes in the north, around curepipe there are loads foc but i can't find the no to call in the north Thanks zeina
Hi Zeina, I know a very good teacher in Port Louis, i dont know if its ok for you. Its the closest i can find to Cap Malheureux. How many classes are you willing to take in a month? Read More