@Wandlewed
Irish expat in Mauritius
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Irish
Lives in London
Registration: 12 June 2011
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English stand up comedy in Mauritius by marksampsoncomedian
Hi,Hope you're all well.I'm a South African comedian working internationally, sadly only in English.I'm in Mauritius often now as I do a lot of comedy on cruise ships.I know there are a lot of resident South Africans and some English speaking ...
@marksampsoncomedian Good luck with the show(s). We got our tickets for the Paul Taylor show on https://ticketbox.mu/ and heard about it via the expat magazine; I believe. Read More
Opinions from people with more experience by Bill GM
Hi all!My name is Bill and I am looking to relocate from the UK to Mauritius as a digital nomad later this year.Thanks very much to expat.com for putting together the 2024 guide, it has been very helpful. But I had a couple more queries, so it would ...
Hello Bill,You'll be fine with English in the vast majority of situations, but it would be good to pick up some basic French phrases and, with time, some Creole. To explore the island fully, I would say you need a car, but you can rent for short and ... Read More
What is the amount of alcohol spirits can I bring into Mauritius by Kyle de klerk
Hi all,I would like to get an indication on how much spirit alcohol I can pack coming to Mauritius, I know I can get 2l at duty free as carry on but could I also pack a bottle or two?
There is also a branch of the airport duty free in Phoenix/ Sodnac. It opened after the pandemic lockdown. It doesn't have as big as a selection as the airport though. Read More
Lack of water - What do we do ? by AussieInMauritius
Wondering if any of you guys living in Mauritian areas lack water & what if anything you have done about it. I am in north of Mauritius & our local area runs out of water often. I called CWA when tank was empty & they said they would ...
Hello, I've had a house in the north for many years. We get water released into our developments main tank once a day in the evening from the CWA. The simple solution is to get another tank(s) installed in your own property so that you get a bigger ... Read More
Musicians Flic en Flac / Tamarin by Tefneth
Good day,I’ve been living in Flic en Flac for about 18 months now and I’m starting to fit in my Mauritian life.One thing I’m missing is making music.I’ve been an active drummer for 15 years until 2015, after which work and ...
Hello, what type(s) of music. I play bass, guitar (rhythm and lead), drums, a little piano and vocals. A bit rusty on the instruments but also looking to resume playing more with others. Read More
Gymkhana Club is only open for their membership member? by coolinny
I've been lived near Gymkhana club, one day I wonder Can I get to Gymkhana without a membership for table tennis or swimming and I emailed them but I didn't get any feedback from them.anybody knows it?
I've been lived near Gymkhana club, one day I wonder Can I get to Gymkhana without a membership for table tennis or swimming and I emailed them but I didn't get any feedback from them.anybody knows it? -@coolinny Hello, yes you need to be a Member ... Read More
Holiday 2023 by Crossing
Good morning Members,I am wanting to plan a holiday with my wife to Mauritius this year for the first time. We are both on South African Passports, but reside in Zambia for work purposes. We are both in our early 50's.Which is the best time to ...
Hello,Avoid when European schools are on holidays (Easter, mid-terms, Summer etc) as the prices for flights tend to go up a lot (and accommodation too I guess). The north and west are probably the most touristy and easiest to get around. Flic en ... Read More
Covid Vaccination by SarahNoor_Joomaye
Hi,I am from Switzerland and wish to travel to Mauritius by end of July. I am not vaccinated for the Covid. What are the sanitary restrictions in Mauritius? Do I have first to stay in quarantine? Thanks and best regardsNoor
We went recently to the James Burty Gymnasium in Curepipe. We were the only ones there and so no restrictions by name etc. Last vaccination is at 2.00pm. I think they are open Monday to Saturday. Read More
Covid Vaccination by SarahNoor_Joomaye
Hi,I am from Switzerland and wish to travel to Mauritius by end of July. I am not vaccinated for the Covid. What are the sanitary restrictions in Mauritius? Do I have first to stay in quarantine? Thanks and best regardsNoor
@AuntyBooboo That's completely at odds with any medical or scientific publications. What's the basis for your statement? Interested.  Read More
Driving safely in Mauritius? by coolinny
I've been living in Mauritius for 6 months now and I'm happy with the situation for the most part.Mauritians are friendly to me, and I am learning new cultural differences every day.But there are still difficulties that cannot be overcome.That's ...
I saw a driving instructor yesterday, giving a lesson, with one hand on the steering wheel "helping" the student turn onto a main road and his other hand on the phone while holding a conversation. That says it all.Because there are worse places to ... Read More
Health & medical insurance by dirk_nomad
dear fellow expats. i am moving to the island end of april. i was wondering if i can get local insurance or if i need intl insurance. does anyone have experience / info on this? after research it looks like allianz has the best offer at about 3800 ...
Hello Dirk, It's worth knowing that the public health system here is free at the point of use and very good from our experience. Anecdotally, we've had to use a hospital A&E and a local walk in clinic for my son, fairly recently. On ... Read More
Sim cards please by Greg Frank
Hi there, where and what is the best SIM cards I can buy???
I don't think exchange rates at airports in general are ever very competitive, so as recommended probably best to change enough for your immediate needs. The MCB bank has a lot of branches so you'll probably find one near where you are ... Read More
pre owned car-2nd hands by coolinny
Where did you buy your 2nd hands vehicle ?? I'd like to buy pre-owned car- under 30,000km, 3year-Toyota or Nissan. Would you let me know where could I go? If you'd like would you share your experience ?
Where did you buy your 2nd hands vehicle ?? I'd like to buy pre-owned car- under 30,000km, 3year-Toyota or Nissan. Would you let me know where could I go? If you'd like would you share your experience ?Hello, I can recommend here: ... Read More
Looking for accommodation by Greg Frank
Hi Quick question we are looking for an apartment to rent for a month 7th Jan 2022 till 4th February just two people so a one or two bedroom near a nice beach would be great Any help would be much appreciated
Hello, As Anou said you should be able to negotiate a short term deal without any difficulty. Anybody involved in the tourism business has been badly hit by the lack of tourists, so will be glad of the business. There are lots and lots of empty ... Read More
Re opening of borders Phase 2 October 1st - Highlights by Anou86
Hello everyone, Mauritius will be re opening borders completely this October in a challenging context marked by the pandemic. The Deputy Prime Minister announced a few measures yesterday during a press conference. Here are the main points : - ...
to pick up on the point that the majority if people being hospitalised have been vaccinated is true - and of course if you did the maths and thought about it logically, it makes perfect sense - if you vaccinate almost 100% of your adult population, ... Read More