nerolife
Mauritian expat in England
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About me
Mauritian
Lives in London
Speaks First language: English. Other languages spoken: French, Hindi, Bahasa Melayu
Registration: 10 March 2012
Secondary Government Schools in Mauritius by pudding
I urgently need advise / info on what Secondary Government Schools are available for my son, he is in grade 9 in a Government School in South Africa at the moment. My husband will be taking up his new position on 1 May and we will be joining him ...
so... i get called out because of a 2 paragraph post made by another user? i guess some people read what they want to read instead of what is actually written huh. quotes self "gotta agree with peaches786 on this one" i don't know if it's ... Read More
about study n job
hi there, welcome to 大咖福利影院 :) what type of jobs are you interested in doing?? Read More
Secondary Government Schools in Mauritius by pudding
I urgently need advise / info on what Secondary Government Schools are available for my son, he is in grade 9 in a Government School in South Africa at the moment. My husband will be taking up his new position on 1 May and we will be joining him ...
Peahes786 and nerolife, I wish you had got your facts right before posting. Just to give you an idea of how "bad" the state schools are, why don't you just pop up to the University of Cambridge's website and have a look at "O", "AS" and "A" level ... Read More
London, crime and neighborhoods - which? by mattel
I'm relocating to London in a couple of months, and in the middle of my apartment searching and neighborhood research (from the web and speaking to English folks here in NYC), I discovered the depressing fact that Londoners often complain about the ...
@ Martin: that really sucks. my brother had a bad experience at the bus stop in Edmonton (North London) once. and to be honest, i had a bad experience on the train in East London, i was on my way to Liverpool Street. i guess it can happen anywhere ... Read More
Young Expats and Age Groups & Status in General of Expats in Mauritius by DayMeeYen
Hi All, I'm new to the forum... I hope it's okay, but I have posted some of this topic as a reply elsewhere but having looked through some of the already existing topics, I though this might be an interesting thread to start... Basically I'm ...
Congratulations Damien, wish you all the best :) Read More
Learning Mandarin in Mauritius by Christel S.
Hello, Does anyone know where to find accelerated Chinese Mandarin courses in Mauritius?
Thank you all for your tips and welcomes! I did contact the Chinese embassy, they do give lessons but only once a week, and not much flexibility! I will try Websun and Dr Pimsleur, who knows, it might just work!hey Christel, to be honest, i've had ... Read More
London, crime and neighborhoods - which? by mattel
I'm relocating to London in a couple of months, and in the middle of my apartment searching and neighborhood research (from the web and speaking to English folks here in NYC), I discovered the depressing fact that Londoners often complain about the ...
hi Martin :) Have you had a bad experience with pickpockets??? Read More
Volunteering in London?
hi Machicouli. well, coz I'm already here, I've gathered that the easiest thing to do, is to walk into charity organisations and volunteering offices and ask if there are any volunteering opportunities. i'll keep you updated on how things go. but ... Read More
Night Life in Mauritius
hey Tura :) clubbing wise, there are a couple of clubs in Flic en Flac as well, not quite as hot as the ones in Grand Baie, in my humble opinion :) but if you can't make it all the way up north on a given night, then the Flic en Flac ones do the ... Read More
Big spiders in Mauritius by bepster
Does anyone know what the big spiders in Mauritius are called? There might be several species, but there is one type that I see frequently pretty much everywhere. They are greyish, with long legs, a compact body and they move at the speed of ...
@Bepster: you're most welcome! it was actually a fun and interesting piece of research, i got to see pictures of lots of different species. good luck with convincing your better half ... though ... i don't think that's ever gonna happen! lol @ ... Read More
leisure activities by Birgit Austria
Hello, I am an Austrian and I need some info about the life in Mauritius. I am looking for forum members who can tell me something about the everyday life in Mauritius. How many leisure do you have? What are you doing in your free time? Are there ...
oww, as far as i know, both bowling arenas in Mauritius, that i knew of, have closed down :( which is a real shame. there was one in the Manhattan shopping complex in Curepipe and another one in Windsor complex at Beau Bassin (not too sure about ... Read More
Life in Mauritius by Birgit Austria
Hello, I am an Austrian and I need some info about life in Mauritius. I would request forum members to provide me with the guidance on important aspects about the life in Mauritius. 1. Are there any do's and don'ts I should know? 2. How are the ...
hi Vayid :) well, my use of the word 'disastrous' is subjective i guess but i'm very happy to hear that things are alright :) do take care, warmest regards, nerolife. Read More
looking to rent a flat room, bedsit, studio ..with low price by jojee
Hi all, I'am algerian planing to visit london in the next coming days on the beginig of april 2012, I'am currently in algeria, I would like rent bedroom in a flat share with freindly peopole, roommate in london,with low rental price according to my ...
hi jojee, glad to hear you managed to sort something out for the time being. it'll be much easier to find something now that you're in london :) take care Read More
Cycling??
hi Jaden :) my brother cycles for his company. i could ask him where he got his bike from. but i remember seeing a cyclist specialist store in Curepipe, here's the link: le-bike.com/sommaire.php3?Rub=Velo.php3#vtt phone number is +230 670 29 ... Read More
Young Expats and Age Groups & Status in General of Expats in Mauritius by DayMeeYen
Hi All, I'm new to the forum... I hope it's okay, but I have posted some of this topic as a reply elsewhere but having looked through some of the already existing topics, I though this might be an interesting thread to start... Basically I'm ...
hey Damien, am i right to assume that you're on a contract, and if so, for how long is it?? Read More
What to do in England by Lea GRENECHE
Hi everybody ! I am a french student and I would like to come in England for holiday to visit the country and more particularly London! Could you help me to organise my trip telling me the different places I could go and what I could do there ...
Hi Lea, welcome to the forum :) when are you thinking of coming over? to help you out, here's a link to a thread where a forum contributor, The Londoner, posted some valuable info on a few places to visit in London: ... Read More
Work in the Uk by Fvargas
Hi there! My name is Francisco, I'm Portuguese and next month I'll go to the UK (Liverpool area) to try my luck with getting a job. I'll truly appreciate if you help me. Best regards to all of you and Thanx.
hi Francisco! welcome to 大咖福利影院 :D could you tell us a little more about yourself? what sort of work do you currently do and what are you looking for? do you already have interviews lined up for when you get here or will you begin your search ... Read More
Looking for a job in England.
welcome to 大咖福利影院 JMP56, hope you get the help you need and please don't hesitate if you have questions. take care Read More
caffo
hi Giuseppe!!! welcome to 大咖福利影院 :) could you please tell us more about yourself? would you like to come study or work in England? it would help out with answering your questions if you gave us a little background info about yourself :) warm ... Read More
Hi
hi Asantelistic, welcome to 大咖福利影院 :) here's a link to the Ghanaian network on 大咖福利影院: /en/nationalities/ghanaian/in/europe/england/ hope that helps you create some contacts :) and yes, we'd love to know more about you! ... Read More
Big spiders in Mauritius by bepster
Does anyone know what the big spiders in Mauritius are called? There might be several species, but there is one type that I see frequently pretty much everywhere. They are greyish, with long legs, a compact body and they move at the speed of ...
hi bepster! to be honest, i try to keep my interactions with spiders to a strict minimum. i always defer to my Dad or brothers in the event one manages to crawl its way into my room and my role in the whole sorry affair, is to stand by and shout ... Read More
blood test in Mauritius? by NannaFey
I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis which means that I need to have blood tests taken and the results sent to my specialist every 8 weeks. What kind of lab can I use that can handle this - does anybody know?
mike77's got it spot on right :) my Mom got a blood test done at theirs some time back and the cool thing is there are labs in many different areas of the country, so you can visit whichever is nearest to where you're living. Read More
Learning Mandarin in Mauritius by Christel S.
Hello, Does anyone know where to find accelerated Chinese Mandarin courses in Mauritius?
hi Christel. welcome to 大咖福利影院 :) Just a little tip if you're looking at learning pretty fast: take a look at Doctor Pimsleur's Chinese Mandarin coursework. he's done some amazing stuff involving interactive audio lessons. if you require more ... Read More
leisure activities by Birgit Austria
Hello, I am an Austrian and I need some info about the life in Mauritius. I am looking for forum members who can tell me something about the everyday life in Mauritius. How many leisure do you have? What are you doing in your free time? Are there ...
well it really depends, what sort of leisure activities are you into? i'm sure there's something for everyone. if you're a health and fitness buff, then there's the gym or any other sports activity, football, tennis, etc. and if you're an outdoorsy ... Read More
Secondary Government Schools in Mauritius by pudding
I urgently need advise / info on what Secondary Government Schools are available for my son, he is in grade 9 in a Government School in South Africa at the moment. My husband will be taking up his new position on 1 May and we will be joining him ...
gotta agree with peaches 786 on this one. that's why, in my humble opinion, and if you can really afford it, you'd be better off getting your son private schooled. if the language barrier is sorted out, it'll make fitting in for him that much ... Read More
Where to seek as social worker. by Jonas_B
Hey Expaters. I have just applied for 6 months study visit on Mauritius (When i say study, it is a combination of that i have to study whilst i read books and study). I have the opportunity to select where i want to go and study. My field is a ...
fingers crossed that things work out your way then! :) Read More
leisure activities by Birgit Austria
Hello, I am an Austrian and I need some info about the life in Mauritius. I am looking for forum members who can tell me something about the everyday life in Mauritius. How many leisure do you have? What are you doing in your free time? Are there ...
hey Birgit. there are many leisure activities in Mauritius, some free, and some paid for. as you mention 'everyday life' then, weekends, usually people hit the beach for the whole sand sea and sun experience and in the evenings, there are popular ... Read More
Young Expats and Age Groups & Status in General of Expats in Mauritius by DayMeeYen
Hi All, I'm new to the forum... I hope it's okay, but I have posted some of this topic as a reply elsewhere but having looked through some of the already existing topics, I though this might be an interesting thread to start... Basically I'm ...
welcome to 大咖福利影院 once again, Damien. well, i replied in the other thread :P lol. and when considering a big move like this, too many questions is still not enough. it really is a big deal and the questions are all a part of it :) i'm sure ... Read More
Where to seek as social worker. by Jonas_B
Hey Expaters. I have just applied for 6 months study visit on Mauritius (When i say study, it is a combination of that i have to study whilst i read books and study). I have the opportunity to select where i want to go and study. My field is a ...
let us know how things work out for you :) take care Read More
Life in Mauritius by Birgit Austria
Hello, I am an Austrian and I need some info about life in Mauritius. I would request forum members to provide me with the guidance on important aspects about the life in Mauritius. 1. Are there any do's and don'ts I should know? 2. How are the ...
hi Damien, welcome to 大咖福利影院 :) to be honest, joining 大咖福利影院 is one of the best ways to make friends with people before moving to a different part of the world. once you've created an online network of friends here, you'll easily be able to ... Read More
Hi by Vycko
I'm from Nigeria and I've read and learnt a lot from most of the topics on this forum. I'm looking for information on studying in Mauritius. Hope to hear from friends soon!
no problem :) let us know if you follow through with an application to a Mauritian university. wish you the best of luck :) Read More
Life in Mauritius by Birgit Austria
Hello, I am an Austrian and I need some info about life in Mauritius. I would request forum members to provide me with the guidance on important aspects about the life in Mauritius. 1. Are there any do's and don'ts I should know? 2. How are the ...
you're most welcome :) what field of business/work are you looking at??? working conditions will depend on the field and the company you're working with, also whether it is a government organisation or privately owned. will also depend on the size ... Read More
Hi by Vycko
I'm from Nigeria and I've read and learnt a lot from most of the topics on this forum. I'm looking for information on studying in Mauritius. Hope to hear from friends soon!
hi Vycko, here's a list of Universities in Mauritius: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Mauritius Kindly note, however, that this list might be incomplete and that not all institutions on the list offer your desired course of ... Read More
London, crime and neighborhoods - which? by mattel
I'm relocating to London in a couple of months, and in the middle of my apartment searching and neighborhood research (from the web and speaking to English folks here in NYC), I discovered the depressing fact that Londoners often complain about the ...
ok so... i know some nasty things happen in North London. but i lived in North London for almost 4 years. i've been out on the streets waaaay after 11pm. the area's not constantly under 'attack'. people just have to be security conscious and aware ... Read More
Where do you live in London for families with children?
Hi Isac, my best friend and her husband live in the Winchmore Hill area of North London. they love the area as it is relatively safe and their daughter attends nursery near their place. Read More
Where to seek as social worker. by Jonas_B
Hey Expaters. I have just applied for 6 months study visit on Mauritius (When i say study, it is a combination of that i have to study whilst i read books and study). I have the opportunity to select where i want to go and study. My field is a ...
hi Jonas_B! Welcome to 大咖福利影院 :) Check out this thread, another forum member had pretty much the same question as you did and there are a couple of links there that might help you out: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=151555 best of ... Read More
Life in Mauritius by Birgit Austria
Hello, I am an Austrian and I need some info about life in Mauritius. I would request forum members to provide me with the guidance on important aspects about the life in Mauritius. 1. Are there any do's and don'ts I should know? 2. How are the ...
Hi Birgit, welcome to 大咖福利影院 :) Mauritius is a small island, consequently, the communities are rather close knit. open mindedness in this case, will be extremely subjective. but when i returned to the country in 2010, after almost 4 years of ... Read More
tourist visa and extension for EU citizens by Auca
I have been previously to Mauritius a few times since 2006 and the longest period spent as a tourist was of 2 months, in 2010. This year I plan to visit Mauritius again with my partner and daughter of 3 years. We intend to stay for 3 months and if ...
iJulien is right, my friend was unable to get a visa extension so he went to Reunion island for 2 days and on returning, had no problems obtaining a visa at the airport. however, of late, i've noticed that they've only been stamping visas in for 2 ... Read More
Life in London by fetwaki
hello, I've visited London few days before, and I really enjoyed the city, people... So, currently I'm tracking some information, how is life (not like a tourist but like an expat), how is easy to find a job in finance or In computer science ...
hey there :) i'm sorry to hear that you had a bad experience due to language barrier and i don't want to mislead you into thinking that it's easy finding a job in London and that fluent English will not be considered. but with additional English ... Read More
Language swap by Mics-Spanish
I am studying spanish at the moment,a nd just looking for an penpal, who i can communicate with via e mail. I am looking for someone who native language is Spanish and is wanting to learn English.
hi Mics-Spanish, if i may ask, where are studying for your Spanish lessons??? best of luck with your course! warm regards, Nerolife Read More
Life in London by fetwaki
hello, I've visited London few days before, and I really enjoyed the city, people... So, currently I'm tracking some information, how is life (not like a tourist but like an expat), how is easy to find a job in finance or In computer science ...
hi fetwaki and welcome to 大咖福利影院. the beauty of London, from a cultural point of view, is how people from all over the world come here and make London their home. there are many courses available for people whose first language isn't English. ... Read More
Secondary Government Schools in Mauritius by pudding
I urgently need advise / info on what Secondary Government Schools are available for my son, he is in grade 9 in a Government School in South Africa at the moment. My husband will be taking up his new position on 1 May and we will be joining him ...
my brother attended St Joseph's. as far as I know, it's a predominantly French speaking school. Read More
Quote on life by Jassveer
I just read this and wanted to share it with you guys :-) 聯Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On ...
i'm presuming you mean this thread? /forum/viewtopic.php?id=36935&p=5 Read More
Quote on life by Jassveer
I just read this and wanted to share it with you guys :-) 聯Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On ...
that would be really nice, thanks :) Read More
A quick hello (things might not be as they first seem) by quickie14
Just thought I would introduce myself in my first post on here, even though I registered last September. Hello my name is Eric Quick (this will explain my username in case anyone was offended) I'm currently staying in Mauritius at the moment with ...
lovely intro, welcome to the forum Eric. congratulations to you and the soon-to-be wifey on the upcoming wedding :D Read More
Hello all.
Hi Andrew, welcome to 大咖福利影院 and thank you for the lovely intro :) my parents moved back to Mauritius (from UK) as well when they had my eldest brother. they felt it would be a better environment to nurture a family in :) Read More
Secondary Government Schools in Mauritius by pudding
I urgently need advise / info on what Secondary Government Schools are available for my son, he is in grade 9 in a Government School in South Africa at the moment. My husband will be taking up his new position on 1 May and we will be joining him ...
Hi Puds, being of mixed origins, I actually grew up speaking English but completed my schooling in Mauritius, in government schools. teachers can be very understanding and language was hardly ever a barrier as classes were conducted in English. ... Read More
Quote on life by Jassveer
I just read this and wanted to share it with you guys :-) 聯Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On ...
Thank you Jassveer for the beautiful and inspiring quote. food for the thoughts!!! Read More
Hello everyone!!
welcome to Mauritius AND 大咖福利影院 Prateek :) hope you enjoy sunny Mauritius and that work is all you hoped for. take care! Read More
How to make friends in London by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in London :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
I think it's important for one to be in the right frame of mind. being open-minded, open and friendly, a little extrovert and most of all, willing to 'get out there' and meet new people. but thus far, 大咖福利影院 has been a real gem in making new ... Read More
looking to rent a flat room, bedsit, studio ..with low price by jojee
Hi all, I'am algerian planing to visit london in the next coming days on the beginig of april 2012, I'am currently in algeria, I would like rent bedroom in a flat share with freindly peopole, roommate in london,with low rental price according to my ...
hi jojee, unfortunately someone already had a deposit on for the room. i'll let you know if i hear of anything else. keep looking through websites and stuff. take care Read More
looking to rent a flat room, bedsit, studio ..with low price by jojee
Hi all, I'am algerian planing to visit london in the next coming days on the beginig of april 2012, I'am currently in algeria, I would like rent bedroom in a flat share with freindly peopole, roommate in london,with low rental price according to my ...
hey jojee, i'm still waiting for my friend's response. in the mean time, i would strongly advise you browse websites like gumtree.com (London section) for rooms and you could also post an ad in 大咖福利影院's London Classifieds: ... Read More
looking to rent a flat room, bedsit, studio ..with low price by jojee
Hi all, I'am algerian planing to visit london in the next coming days on the beginig of april 2012, I'am currently in algeria, I would like rent bedroom in a flat share with freindly peopole, roommate in london,with low rental price according to my ...
hey there, sorry late reply, have been really busy past few days. quick question, where do you wanna live in london? north east west south? do you have an idea yet? and will you be working/studying within london?? please give me more details. i have ... Read More
GOOD CONVERSATION NEEDED!!! by shinystar
Hello or Hola.I would love to find new friends with either Latinos or from any other places.Thank you.
hey Carolina! I'm living in the East at the moment. yes, my profile picture is a picture of my 13 week old kitten :) he's very naughty but growing up beautifully and I already love him to bits. I'll send you a private message after posting this and ... Read More
looking to rent a flat room, bedsit, studio ..with low price by jojee
Hi all, I'am algerian planing to visit london in the next coming days on the beginig of april 2012, I'am currently in algeria, I would like rent bedroom in a flat share with freindly peopole, roommate in london,with low rental price according to my ...
hi jojee, how long are you gonna be in London??? regards, nerolife Read More
GOOD CONVERSATION NEEDED!!! by shinystar
Hello or Hola.I would love to find new friends with either Latinos or from any other places.Thank you.
Hi Carolina!!! Whereabouts do you live in London??? I see in your profile that you speak Spanish. It's one of the languages I aspire to learn :) I'm originally from the sunny island of Mauritius! But have been in the UK on and off for about 4 years. ... Read More
Dissertation for MSc - Proof reading
hey Diraj, I've sent you a PM. Please check and let me know. take care! Read More
sort of "new" to expat blog ;) by nerolife
Hi all! Having lived in London previously for over 3 years, I am now back. Trying to get a feel of the place once again, after being away (except for holidays) for over a year! Being from sunny bright Mauritius, the cold always takes some getting ...
hi again :) thanks for the intro. i'm sure you'll be just fine, if you need help or advice with anything, please let me know, i'd love to help out :) best of luck with everything! :) Read More
Dissertation for MSc - Proof reading
hi Diraj, how many pages are we talking? ;) best of luck! Nerolife Read More
THINKING OF MOVING TO ENGLAND
Hi Arturo, welcome to 大咖福利影院! Just to help you out, here's a link to the UK Border Agency: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ The website provides most of the information you need regarding visas and visa requirements, along with latest policy ... Read More
Volunteering in London?
thank you ladyliberty! taking a look at the link right now :) Read More
Volunteering in London?
hi there! are there any members out there who have volunteered in the past or are still currently volunteering? which organisations should i contact should i wish to offer support as a volunteer? would love some input from you guys as i'm looking ... Read More
GOOD CONVERSATION NEEDED!!! by shinystar
Hello or Hola.I would love to find new friends with either Latinos or from any other places.Thank you.
welcome to 大咖福利影院 shinystar! would love to hear more about you :) Read More
sort of "new" to expat blog ;) by nerolife
Hi all! Having lived in London previously for over 3 years, I am now back. Trying to get a feel of the place once again, after being away (except for holidays) for over a year! Being from sunny bright Mauritius, the cold always takes some getting ...
@ Louise.Welge: and that's the reason why i'm here! lol :P thanks, will try and make the best of it :) x @ Tititia: hey there! welcome to 大咖福利影院 :D thanks for the good wishes. when are you coming over to London??? maybe you could post an intro ... Read More
Maybe not moving to Mauritius by time1
I've always lived in one country and got used to moving freely anyplace within it's borders. Now that I've retired (early) I'd like to live in other places different from what I'm used to. But after studying the immigration laws I begin to realize ...
hi time1, i'm doing some research and came across this: http://www.worknlive.mu/menuid2.aspx it's not much, i'll keep looking, maybe there are other ways. immigration laws sometimes make it near to impossible for a person to live and reach out for ... Read More
Cycling??
hi mishkj! cycling is really popular in Mauritius, specially as a sporting event. My brother cycles every year for his company, along with hundreds of other people, including his colleagues. That being said, they have regular practice sessions ... Read More
Social care in Mauritius by Little Englander
Hi guys and gals. I currently work as a Children聮s support worker for a private care company based in the UK. Since deciding to save up and move over to Mauritius I have been trying to work out what I could do there as work, should I decide that 6 ...
hi Matt!!! You could also take a look at this link http://www.apeim.org/index.php?langue=eng which supports disabled children and adults too. Wish you best of luck! Nerolife Read More
Moving to Mauritius by Little Englander
Hello all! Names Matt and I am planning a 6 month visit to Mauritius in Jan 2013. Very excited, words just aren't good enough! Anyway, not really used a site like this before and have been advised in this direction. I have lots and lots of ...
Hi Matt! Belated welcome to 大咖福利影院 :) To be honest, I personally would not go down the cash-in-hand route. But that's just me. Plus, I wouldn't know anything about the cash-in-hand jobs. But just as a first option, you might wanna look into the ... Read More
sort of "new" to expat blog ;) by nerolife
Hi all! Having lived in London previously for over 3 years, I am now back. Trying to get a feel of the place once again, after being away (except for holidays) for over a year! Being from sunny bright Mauritius, the cold always takes some getting ...
Thanks for the welcome, Thebritishone. Funnily enough, I actually suffer from sun allergies, pretty bad ones too. And well, they're more painful than funny. But yeah, some warm weather would be nice :) cheers! Read More
temperature and climate by time1
I'm a newby here so thought this would be the place to start out. I have a question about the climate. If your temps are 80ish in the summer and 70ish in the winter, do you need any AC or heating?
Hey Tim, I'm actually in London at the moment, so evening time here :) No problemo, whenever you're ready with your questions, I'm sure the members, including me, will be more than happy to help out. Take care! :) Read More
temperature and climate by time1
I'm a newby here so thought this would be the place to start out. I have a question about the climate. If your temps are 80ish in the summer and 70ish in the winter, do you need any AC or heating?
No problem time1, it's a pleasure! :) I'd love a bike/scooter, but my Mom has this huuuge issue with bikes and it's the one thing I've agreed to agree to, i.e. not having a bike :P Traffic wise, it sure would be easier and faster if you have a bike ... Read More
temperature and climate by time1
I'm a newby here so thought this would be the place to start out. I have a question about the climate. If your temps are 80ish in the summer and 70ish in the winter, do you need any AC or heating?
i'd love to help out with any questions you might have and yeah, i think starting a new topic is an excellent idea, something like 'way of life in mauritius' or something. so other members know what sort of advice/ideas you're after :) and ... Read More
temperature and climate by time1
I'm a newby here so thought this would be the place to start out. I have a question about the climate. If your temps are 80ish in the summer and 70ish in the winter, do you need any AC or heating?
thanks for pointing that out, silly me, I thought of that only after submitting my post. in Mauritius, I've lived on the central plateau region all my life (Vacoas/Curepipe) and during Mauritian Winter, we wouldn't need A/C at all. absolute waste ... Read More
temperature and climate by time1
I'm a newby here so thought this would be the place to start out. I have a question about the climate. If your temps are 80ish in the summer and 70ish in the winter, do you need any AC or heating?
hi time1! friends of mine, who have visited from England, absolutely felt the need for A/C when they returned back to their flat and they were extremely grateful for the A/C. other friends weren't as lucky to find apartments that had A/C, so had ... Read More
how to find a job in trading company in mauritius
you're welcome :) but as suggested, use the Mauritius classifieds: /en/classifieds/africa/mauritius/ i strongly suggest you submit your CV to a recruitment agency as well though. it's one of the best ways to find employment Read More
how to find a job in trading company in mauritius
hi there! Well, have you already prepared a CV? Also, if I'm not mistaken, you could post in the classifieds stating what sort of job you're seeking. But I'd suggest you type up your CV, if you haven't already done so, and browse through vacancies ... Read More
meeting people in London by j'adorevoyager
hi ! i am a french carribean woman, i will move to London in September and i would like to chat before my big move with nice people to get information about life in London (cost of life/best area to live in) and making new friends there as ...
hi j'adorevoyager! welcome to the forum. are you moving over for work or study purposes? either way, in terms of where you'd like to live, I'd suggest you consider moving to an area with regards to how close your uni or workplace will be. Then, ... Read More
sort of "new" to expat blog ;) by nerolife
Hi all! Having lived in London previously for over 3 years, I am now back. Trying to get a feel of the place once again, after being away (except for holidays) for over a year! Being from sunny bright Mauritius, the cold always takes some getting ...
Thanks for the welcome Christine! :) Read More
Tips from expats in London
Hi Julien!! The London Business Directory idea is absolutely wonderful. I think it could save members a lot of time figuring out what service/business to go with, specially after other members recommend it! Cheers for that! Read More
sort of "new" to expat blog ;)
Hi all! Having lived in London previously for over 3 years, I am now back. Trying to get a feel of the place once again, after being away (except for holidays) for over a year! Being from sunny bright Mauritius, the cold always takes some getting ... Read More