Mariam Allawerdi
@Mariam A
Irish expat in Mauritius
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Lives in Floreal
Registration: 25 March 2010
Dermatologist by Sleeping Cookie
Hi, can somebody recommend a good dermatologist, if possible even from the area of Curepipe. Thanks Candy
Hey, I heard good reviews from several people about a dermatologist in Darne Clinic called Dr Christine Schoutens. she only works couple of days in the clinic so if you call her now, you will probably get an appointment next month. i think most of ... 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?
Hey, i did a blood test in Darne Clinic in Floreal and the total cost was 300Rs and i got the results within one day, if you ask them that it is urgent. Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEETUP ON APRIL 7TH - FLIC EN FLAC by Julien
It's time to celebrate 大咖福利影院's 7th birthday ! The next 大咖福利影院 meet up will be on April 7th in Flic en Flac (starting 2pm), on the beach close to the police station (there's a little parking) Barbecue & bring'n'share as usual, you can invite ...
We will be there, and by We, i mean, Me, carrot cakes & Roger...:) leave some room for carrot cakes, we will be there around 5pm..:) Read More
EU driver's licence in MRU
Hi, I have an EU driver's licence (Irish) and it is accepted here in Mauritius as a driving licence... i am not sure about getting a Mauritian licence using an EU one, maybe someoe else could help with that. Read More
wedding photography in Mauritius by crammond
What about wedding photography? How hard is it for a foreign to come to mauritius, open a business and start with wedding photography? Or are there already too many photographers there?
Taking what Jim Haines said above, you also need to establish a relationship with the different resorts over here.. all the wedding photographers that i met also do hospitality/commercial photography for many resorts.. there are too many O.K ... Read More
Isn't it time ... by Julien
... to organise our first 2012 大咖福利影院 meet up ? Maybe a bring'n'share on the beach, around Flic'n'Flac or Tamarin, in let's say 3 weeks ? What do you think ? Once we've got the date & place, I'll post again on the forum Thanks !
how about the long weekend in March, meet up on sunday the 11th....... hopefully there are working lamp posts near the beach.. Read More
About iphone 4S by baggio0609
how much the iphone 4S in Mauritius now?
Hey J, Hope you had a good time over the holidays. :) i actually ordered the iPhone 4s and posted it to Dublin while i was there for Christmas holidays and then when i left the airport i claimed the VAT back. Did the same thing over here just ... Read More
About iphone 4S by baggio0609
how much the iphone 4S in Mauritius now?
Hi there, I bought my iPhone 4S-16GB sim free from the online apple store for 599Euros + free postage, (that is an equivalent of 24,000Rs). In Orange shops/ Mauritius telecom they sell the 16GB iPhone 4S for 28,000Rs. I was in an Orange shop ... Read More
EXPAT BLOG DECEMBER MEETUP by Julien
Hi guys, time to organize our next meetup ! I propose you to meet on Saturday 10th December at Mon Choisy public beach, starting time [b]5[/b] pm :) Bring'n'share as usual, you can invite as many friends as you want, everyone is welcome to ...
Julien, i will send you a virtual carrot cake..:) sorry that we are missing this expat meet up... Read More
EXPAT BLOG DECEMBER MEETUP by Julien
Hi guys, time to organize our next meetup ! I propose you to meet on Saturday 10th December at Mon Choisy public beach, starting time [b]5[/b] pm :) Bring'n'share as usual, you can invite as many friends as you want, everyone is welcome to ...
ah, what a shame we are flying back hoome to Dublin on the 10th, would have loved to join.. will look forward to the January/February 2012 meetup..:) Mariam & Roger Read More
Sports shop
Hi Bagga7, The best shop I found so far is J&J Lemaire, 30 Corner Capitaine Bruce & Edison Streets, in Rose Hill. Phone: 465 5791. They have a very big range of diving equipment and snorkelling equipment along with fishing stuff. Usually the ... Read More
Next expat blog meet up by Julien
Hi, I think it's time to organize the next 大咖福利影院 meet up ! Would you prefer to meet on a beach during the week end or would you prefer an afterwork drink on a Friday ? Votes are open :)
Thanks Sleeping Cookie & Rosiewestie.... i will leave it to busy bee Julien to set the date for both gatherings..and we will do all the showing up..:). Julien, there will be a CARROT CAKE involved.... Read More
Next expat blog meet up by Julien
Hi, I think it's time to organize the next 大咖福利影院 meet up ! Would you prefer to meet on a beach during the week end or would you prefer an afterwork drink on a Friday ? Votes are open :)
Why not have both.. a casual friday after work meet up and then the following weekend (or the same weekend) have a beach BBQ, this way people with families and kids could join too. Julien, wakey wakey, is there is a DATE set? is it going to be in ... Read More
Bagatelle mall of Mauritius by terence
Hi Guys, I started this thread for your opinion on this new mall in Mauritius. I checked it out today , an excellent place to hang out. Ideal place to spend your day shopping and enjoying the Food Court. For English movie lovers, I confirmed that ...
hahaha.... Star cinema is already having technical difficulties showing some of the movies in original language so movies are now shown dubbed in French (mainly Planet of the Apes, FOR NOW). Typical.... How can you have technical difficulties ... Read More
Bagatelle mall of Mauritius by terence
Hi Guys, I started this thread for your opinion on this new mall in Mauritius. I checked it out today , an excellent place to hang out. Ideal place to spend your day shopping and enjoying the Food Court. For English movie lovers, I confirmed that ...
Yes, Terence, that would a great idea... we just need to make sure that the movie we see has good reviews. The last thing you want is to fork up 250Rs over a bad one...you will feel bad after that... We are going to see Planet of Apes tonight... Read More
Bagatelle mall of Mauritius by terence
Hi Guys, I started this thread for your opinion on this new mall in Mauritius. I checked it out today , an excellent place to hang out. Ideal place to spend your day shopping and enjoying the Food Court. For English movie lovers, I confirmed that ...
They are the same shops that you find all over the island, but at least now they are all in one spot. (well, almost all). I still do not understand why there has to be a DJ playing loud clubbing music in every shopping centre in Mauritius.. it ... Read More
Where to live by IrishWildGeese
Hi All, I will be moving to Mauritius this Saturday and I'm really looking forward to it. I will be working for a company based in Ebene City and I will be in hotel close by for the 1st month or so. During that month I will be looking for more ...
Hi Ddubai, I quickly googled where Villas Valriche are located and I see that they are near Domain Bel Ombre in the south of Mauritius (not that you don聮t know). I love the south of Mauritius and it is the least developed part of the coastline and ... Read More
Where to live by IrishWildGeese
Hi All, I will be moving to Mauritius this Saturday and I'm really looking forward to it. I will be working for a company based in Ebene City and I will be in hotel close by for the 1st month or so. During that month I will be looking for more ...
Hey IrishWildGeese, The Irish count is slowly increasing. We are both from Ireland and we have so far met two Irish guys who recently came to Mauritius. So welcome. I agree with Dee, since you will be near Ebene for the first month then I would ... Read More
Wedding Photographer by Jeffrey Berg
Hello everybody can somebody help me to know about the price of hiring a wedding photographer in Mauritius.Can you share your experience? Regards Jeff
Hi there, We just got married last may and we contacted the following professional photographers: Jean Garette. tel: 6311887, jeangarrett.com/ Tristan Chaillet. tel: 9131764, tristanchaillet.com/ Jean Jack Fabian. tel: 7906760 Gilbert Soobraydoo. ... Read More
2 Weeks to go! Any Tips? by Rosiewestie
Hi everyone, Well I am getting excited - only 2 weeks to go until I come to join my husband in beautiful Mauritius! I am shipping a small container out. Any tips on what I should bring with me from home? Or anything which you may have thought ...
, and now that marks and sparks opening in September no problem to find undies etc.. ..Excellent... i though that i had to hold my breath till Woolworths opens in Mauritius.. which is also coming soon to Mauritius hopefully early next year in ... Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP JULY 16TH IN FLIC EN FLAC by Julien
Hello everybody, we propose you mee tup on July 16th, on Flic en Flac beach, just before the police station (there is a small parking) it starts around 12 :cool: The idea is simple, bring'n'share with everyone. Barbecues are welcome ! This is an ...
Musheer, good that you did not say the Good'ol faces... Yes, it was great fun and looking forward to next month's gathering....suffren would be nice Mariam Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP JULY 16TH IN FLIC EN FLAC by Julien
Hello everybody, we propose you mee tup on July 16th, on Flic en Flac beach, just before the police station (there is a small parking) it starts around 12 :cool: The idea is simple, bring'n'share with everyone. Barbecues are welcome ! This is an ...
WEATHER NEWS ISSUED AT 04H40 THIS SATURDAY 16 JULY 2011. GENERAL SITUATION : OUR REGION IS STILL UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A MODERATE, COLD AND RATHER PERTURBED AIRSTREAM. FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HOURS : NORTH AND WEST: PARTLY CLOUDY WITH FEW SHOWERS ... Read More
Friday 1st July chill out by alisa_ram
Hello Bloggers at the request of a shy blogger am posting an open invite to [b]all[/b] to join us this coming Friday 1st July at Kenzi bar in Flic en Flac for some live music and end the evening at Shotz (I hope I got the name right!!). Let's ...
sorry that i missed you guys in Kenzi, it must have been a good night out. Looking forward to this months main expat meet up i F'n'F beach. Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP JULY 16TH IN FLIC EN FLAC by Julien
Hello everybody, we propose you mee tup on July 16th, on Flic en Flac beach, just before the police station (there is a small parking) it starts around 12 :cool: The idea is simple, bring'n'share with everyone. Barbecues are welcome ! This is an ...
Count me & Roger in. There is still only ONE functioning lamp post on the beach just behind the Police station. It would be handy to have 2-3 plastic tables around for the day to place drinks and food on. Any one who lives near that area who has ... Read More
Friday 1st July chill out by alisa_ram
Hello Bloggers at the request of a shy blogger am posting an open invite to [b]all[/b] to join us this coming Friday 1st July at Kenzi bar in Flic en Flac for some live music and end the evening at Shotz (I hope I got the name right!!). Let's ...
Shy blogger says.. YIPEEEE.. i will be there.. Read More
July meetup by Julien
Hi everybody, what do you think about a beach meet up, a Saturday, starting mid day ? (maybe in F'n'F, as last time it was in the North?)
16th of July it is then...:) Count me in and some more... Read More
Stray/street dogs in Mauritius by ali1984
Hi, This is my first post on here, so hi. Myself and my partner have been trying to narrow down our search for the best country for us to emigrate to, as we have grown tired of the UK, and would like to move out before starting a family ...
Hey SAsebastian, Contact Paws, www.pawsmauritius.org, see what advice they could give. Also, contact your local municipality and see what plans they have to control the stray dog situation in the area (that is if they do have plans). Like i said ... Read More
Stray Animals...Would YOU Rescue? by RedJayBird
I am looking to open an animal rescue center in or around Flic en Flac in the next 1-2 years. Yes, I know it is a long time, but serious plans take time and careful consideration and planning. I am looking to hear from people living in Mauritus,..if ...
Hey JayBird, We have two lazy cats at home and an eaven lazier dog at the office, who was a stray dog and we adopted him. I know several people who adopt stray dogs. i would suggest that you contact PAWS, www.pawsmauritius.org, see what advice ... Read More
Pest control companies in Mauritius by Niru10
Hello there, I wonder if anyone can recommend a reliable, economical pest control company in Mauritius (specifically Floreal)? Also, how often is it recommended to get treatment done - is it really every 2 weeks for mosquito sprayings and monthly ...
Try also, Pest Off Ltd. Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP JUNE!! by musheer
Hey Julien! Was wondering if you could organise a meet up :) Its been a while since the last one, and It would be great to catch up with members again. Considering the success of the last one, I am sure we will have a great turnout again!! How ...
Musheer, i thought from all the people that you would want to go back to Link just incase the dancing blondes are still there..:) Ok, metropolis it is then.. Read More
Cable / Satellite tv in Mauritius by Sleeping Cookie
What is the preferable cable / satellite tv in Mauritius more European orientated. Is there a better option than Canal +?
Cookie, We have the DSTV decoder and we pay about 2,250Rs per month. It is Ok, you get BBC, skyNews, worlNews, Euro News, E!, 5-6 movie channels, Uni Cha, National Geographic channels, several sports channels (superSports) and of course all the ... Read More
Stray/street dogs in Mauritius by ali1984
Hi, This is my first post on here, so hi. Myself and my partner have been trying to narrow down our search for the best country for us to emigrate to, as we have grown tired of the UK, and would like to move out before starting a family ...
Hansa, i stoped going for walks since my arrival in Mauritius. Combination of too many dogs and no pavements. I know a friend who came home to find that there were two dead stray dogs in his garden near his house, rotting from the heat, and the ... Read More
Stray/street dogs in Mauritius by ali1984
Hi, This is my first post on here, so hi. Myself and my partner have been trying to narrow down our search for the best country for us to emigrate to, as we have grown tired of the UK, and would like to move out before starting a family ...
Government should start awareness campaign for neutering dogs, the bill board that they have all over the place saying "my dog on the street!! No way" is silly. I know so many people who got puppies as a gift because somebody was not able to take ... Read More
July meetup by Julien
Hi everybody, what do you think about a beach meet up, a Saturday, starting mid day ? (maybe in F'n'F, as last time it was in the North?)
Count me & Roger... F'n'F would be great.. mid day, you say, that will require a great supply of beer for some people.. Mariam Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP JUNE!! by musheer
Hey Julien! Was wondering if you could organise a meet up :) Its been a while since the last one, and It would be great to catch up with members again. Considering the success of the last one, I am sure we will have a great turnout again!! How ...
It was lovely to meet some of the expats who live in the midlands..:)good catching up with you, looking forward to the next time.. Mariam & Roger Read More
Move to Mauritius by CS36
Dear friends, I am looking into relocating to Mauritius in few months time (i.e. waiting for final offer from my company) but before I make any decision, I would like to gather some information from you and thus would appreciate your help here. ...
Hi CS, Alexandra House School in Floreal is an International English school, http://www.alexandrahouseschool.com/ I think Musheer has covered all the other questions... Good luck Mariam Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP JUNE!! by musheer
Hey Julien! Was wondering if you could organise a meet up :) Its been a while since the last one, and It would be great to catch up with members again. Considering the success of the last one, I am sure we will have a great turnout again!! How ...
Hi Musheer, So Friday it is then.. my preference is for Link (formerly Four Points).. I think Danny Miller has your number, we can text you when we settle somewhere.. i would say we will head there around 7-7:30pm... Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP JUNE!! by musheer
Hey Julien! Was wondering if you could organise a meet up :) Its been a while since the last one, and It would be great to catch up with members again. Considering the success of the last one, I am sure we will have a great turnout again!! How ...
Hi Musheer & Terence Myself & several friends who work live in Floreal/ Vacoas area would love to join you for drinks on a Friday night after work in Ebene...Shall we say Friday the 17th? Julien.. i am sure you can magically organise something big ... Read More
irish pub in mauritius by dubleen
hey guys i want to know if there is any irish pub in mauritius yet??? that would be great if there is any :rolleyes:
Julien..don't forget my two drinks & meal cupons...just kidding.. way off topic here...i know.. Read More
irish pub in mauritius by dubleen
hey guys i want to know if there is any irish pub in mauritius yet??? that would be great if there is any :rolleyes:
Julien, thanks for that link, did not realise that there are so many Irish on the ExpatBlog and so many of them are still in ireland but would love to live here. Dubleen, myself and my husband are both from Dublin, two architects who are lucky ... Read More
irish pub in mauritius by dubleen
hey guys i want to know if there is any irish pub in mauritius yet??? that would be great if there is any :rolleyes:
Hey Dubleen, Myself and my husband are both from Ireland and we have met several people from ireland who are based here so there is a bit of Ireland over here and an Irish pub could be established on the spot wherever there is a gathering of more ... Read More
Stray/street dogs in Mauritius by ali1984
Hi, This is my first post on here, so hi. Myself and my partner have been trying to narrow down our search for the best country for us to emigrate to, as we have grown tired of the UK, and would like to move out before starting a family ...
I know several expats who adopted stray dogs. Our office adopted a stray dog, well the stray dog adopted our office, and now we feed him, wash him and play with him. He has been taken to PAWS for the you know what... Having a pet at the office is ... Read More
Expat blog afterwork drink April 22nd ... are you interested ? by Julien
Hi, we are organizing an after work drink at Le Suffren, Port Louis, on April 22nd :) Is anyone interested ? :cheers:
Yes, that would be lovely. Read More
Looking for a Photographer, Violin or Guitar player for a wedding. by Mariam A
Dear all, We are having our wedding in May and we are looking for a good wedding photographer for the day and also for a good violin or a guitar player to perform for couple of hours. I would appreciate that you could recommend some names or give ...
Thanks Alexy, i will call you this weekend.. Mariam Read More
Stray/street dogs in Mauritius by ali1984
Hi, This is my first post on here, so hi. Myself and my partner have been trying to narrow down our search for the best country for us to emigrate to, as we have grown tired of the UK, and would like to move out before starting a family ...
Hi Ali, Myself and my husband have moved here from Ireland and we live in Floreal which is the midlands, near Curepipe & Vacoas and I encounter stray dogs all the time and in some areas of Vacoas they hang out near the main supermarket & especially ... Read More
St Paddy's Day by alisa_ram
To all our Irish Bloggers :happy: Happy St Patrick's day!! May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. ~Irish Blessing Cheers.
Thanks guys...:) you are all so sweet.. Yes, Paul, with our help flic en flac beach will be all green on saturday..:) Mariam Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP MARCH 2011 by musheer
Hi, After the great success :cool: (in-spite of the storm and subsequent dire warnings :p) of our last meet up, I feel it is time for another one in March :cheers:. Hopefully the weather will only improve after Maha Shivrathri weekend ( as it ...
Hi Musheer, We are still up for a meeting on the 19th, with a bunch of 3-4 Paddies to tag along. Flic en Flac it is then.. Mariam Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP MARCH 2011 by musheer
Hi, After the great success :cool: (in-spite of the storm and subsequent dire warnings :p) of our last meet up, I feel it is time for another one in March :cheers:. Hopefully the weather will only improve after Maha Shivrathri weekend ( as it ...
Musheer, i think the 19th of March is spot on... We, the Irish could also celebrate St Patrick's weekend (although St Patrick's day falls on Wednesday the 16th)...but no worries, we can make a Paddy's day out of any day..:).. it would be great to ... Read More
Pointe D'Esny/ Blue Bay expat scene
Andrea, The beach in Point d'Esny is beautiful and calm and always quiet, even on the weekends when there are tens of familes in Blue Bay beach, the beach in Point d'Esny is practically empty. To access it, there is a little hidden small laneway ... Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP MARCH 2011 by musheer
Hi, After the great success :cool: (in-spite of the storm and subsequent dire warnings :p) of our last meet up, I feel it is time for another one in March :cheers:. Hopefully the weather will only improve after Maha Shivrathri weekend ( as it ...
Sounds lovely, Flic & Flac gets our vote too. hopefully someone could also bring tables for food and portable lanterns for lighting... looking forward to this BBQ.. Read More
EXPAT BLOG MEET UP TROU AUX BICHES PHOTOS by musheer
Hey, I hope every1 who came had a good time today!! :) Below is a link of the few pics i clicked during the meet up . If any of you would like me to add photos to this album, kindly email the pics to and i will add and share 'em!! ...
Thank you Musheer.. It was a good night out, we would have enjoyed it, rain or no rain.. I wonder when will the pictures, that were taken by The Independent Daily newspaper, will be out. Read More
EXPAT BLOG JANUARY 29th SUNSET MEET UP AT TROU AUX BICHES by Julien
Hi, I guess it's time to organize our very first 2011 meet up, isn't it?
It was my and Roger聮s first expat-blog meet up and we enjoyed it tremendously and now we are looking forward to the next one, which we hope will not be further than a month away. Mariam + Roger Read More
tennis racket stringing by davidtian
Hi can anyone introduce a sports shop which can do tennis racket stringing very good in Port Louis Mauritius? I tried at one shop in Phoenix Mall, oh my god, that's terrible...
Hey David, Go to EMCAR in Port Louis, they have a tennis section that will take your racket and string it, they will charge you about 800Mur. EMCAR:Route Old Moka Trunk Road: Port Louis (0)2302086335 If you are heading towards Trianon, then go to ... Read More
international community for expatriate by Harshal Taru
Hello Friends, I have started an international community under Rotaract club . which is only for expatriate in Mauritius. ( FOR YOUTH IN AGE GROUP 18 TO 30) where we can carry out many different activities. the motive behind the starting this ...
what are the activities involved???various activities like cultural exchange, formal and informal gatherings ( parties ), some community based project with help of rotaract club of quatre bornes. outings...and many more ....Sounds interesting.. we ... Read More
EXPAT BLOG JANUARY 29th SUNSET MEET UP AT TROU AUX BICHES by Julien
Hi, I guess it's time to organize our very first 2011 meet up, isn't it?
I am assuming that we are still bringing food even if we end up in that bar when it rains; would they allow food in? Read More
Looking for a Photographer, Violin or Guitar player for a wedding.
Dear all, We are having our wedding in May and we are looking for a good wedding photographer for the day and also for a good violin or a guitar player to perform for couple of hours. I would appreciate that you could recommend some names or give ... Read More
French tuition by matt_k
Hi All Can anyone reccomend someone who teaches French in the Tamarin area? I've been here 6 weeks now and not progressing that well (all English speaking in the office) but eager to learn. Thanks Matt
Hey Matt, Do ask in local school, a lot of the teachers and especially retired local teachers give extra evening classes to school kids for leaving cert. These classes mainly involve math, chemistry, english and some of them offer french. We ... Read More
EXPAT BLOG JANUARY 29th SUNSET MEET UP AT TROU AUX BICHES by Julien
Hi, I guess it's time to organize our very first 2011 meet up, isn't it?
I am looking forward to saturday the 29th. Since this is my first expat meet up i was just wondering what kind of food that has been provided in the previous expat meet ups?? what was popular.. I am thinking of bringing a carrot cake. Mariam Read More
Are there any Russian speaking Expats living in Mauritius? by Anton
Hallo everyone. My name is Anton. I am reallocating to Mauritius in two weeks from Russia as a professional to continue my career in the other company. My family will join me soon. Both myself and my wife are Russians. Are there any Russian speaking ...
Anton, As a 1/4 russian, i would love to attend this new year party, even if it was for kids.. it would be good to meet some of the Russian families here. i tried to see online if they have listed the info on their website, but i did not find ... Read More
Potential move to Mauritius by Paul Donaghy
Hello everyone, I've been reading your posts re people's question re moving to Mauritius and I'm very impressed with amount of information you take the time to share with new arrivals. I had one general query which I didn't see and that was the ...
Paul, Mauritius is on Planet earth, of course there is an IRISH pub..:) or so i heard, i think it is somewhere up north.. would that now influence your dicision as to where to live over here?? ..:) Read More
Saturday 6th Nov - BBQ at ile aux cerfs by zeina
Hi all One of us, Mariam, is celebrating her birthday on the 6th November, so here's the proposition : Saturday 6th of Nov First boat ride is at 9pm from Touessrok BBQ starts at 10pm Rs 860 per person, includes boat rides, first drink and ...
Thanks Zeina, :) We need to start collecting bets on who will survive till the morning... ;) Mariam Read More
Potential move to Mauritius by Paul Donaghy
Hello everyone, I've been reading your posts re people's question re moving to Mauritius and I'm very impressed with amount of information you take the time to share with new arrivals. I had one general query which I didn't see and that was the ...
Hi Paul, It is good to know that there is another Irish national coming over to Mauritius. I can still count the number of Irish that i know here on one hand and that is counting you too..:) I found people here are very social and outgoing and ... Read More
Mauritius Nightlife by richdaddy
Hi everyone, I've been back to Mauritius for almost six years and I'm just wondering what do the expats in Mauritius do for nightlife. I know the usual nightclubs, bars & pubs, but I don't think it's for everyone and I'm thinking some variety ...
Maybe the combination of activities mentioned above should also have a cinema that shows films in their original language and not dubbing everything into French. Missing the life of going to the movies as we are unable to find a cinema that shows ... Read More
I'm coming to live the dream next week. . . by Cliffy
Hello, I will be arriving on the 26th July to start work on the 27th july. My wife and child will be joining me in September. She will need a car, has anybody got any tips on the best way to go about getting a car. Is it better to buy one or rent ...
Hi, Renting a car is like throwing money down the drain especially if you are planning to stay for longer than a year. Check out the local newspaper, L'Express for car ads, they have a primitive website too but with no images. Nissan march are the ... Read More
Weather in Mauritius? by Mikki
Any info/links for weather patterns in Mauritius, and when there's rainstorms and hurricanes? Thanks
Ah, now, Flor茅al is not that BAD, not as bad as Curepipe... the good thing about Mauritius is that if it is raining where you are, just look out to the sky and if you spot a piece of blue sky somewhere, you just drive 20min towards where the blue ... Read More
Whales have arrived - Cruise the 18 july by Sekoia
Hi Superb, whales have arrived, a real pleasure to see them ! Adventure at sea Sunday, we met a beautiful Whale playing with seaweed on surface For the moment they arrive and are not yet grouped, but soon we will see them swimming together with ...
Hi, would love to join you guys along with two other friends, sounds very interesting. Could you post some more detail.. location.. meet up point and time.. how long is the boat ride? Thanks Read More
I'm coming to live the dream ??? by Cliffy
Hello, I've been extremly lucky to secure a job with a Mauritian company earning 130,000mr per month with 30,000p/m accomoadation allowence. I have a wife and 12 year old daughter also who are coming over with me. Will I be able to have a good ...
Cliff, Myself and my fianc茅 arrived in Mauritius back in late April from Dublin Ireland. We settled in the midlands in an area called Floreal and our first week was a shock, all we could notice are the messy streetscapes, lack of walking pavements ... Read More
Calling Cards from Mauritius to USA and Europe by MountainViolet
Does anyone know where can I get calling cards for cheaper calls to USA and Europe? I know most people use Skype but this will not work out for me.
Yes, Magic jack is excellent, i know a friend who uses that to call back home to the states, but i have been looking for a similar device that could call europe.!!!!!but with no luck. Mariam Read More
EXPAT MEET UP APRIL 2010 by terence
After the success of our last meet in March, its time for our 大咖福利影院 family to meet again this month. I had discussed the date with Julian , and we feel that Saturday 24th April would be fine. If it is okay with you guys, we can go ahead with the ...
Hi guys, Hi Arlette, Julien, Terence and all the above 大咖福利影院gers. I have been enjoying reading all your blogs and all the helpful information that you have been giving. I am looking forward to meeting you all in person through one of your ... Read More