Isabelle and Terry Bowler
@isamdom
English looking for information about Mauritius
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English
Lives in London
Speaks English, French and creole
Registration: 14 February 2015
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sma formula milk by des39lynch
hi everyone we are going to mauritius from ireland in 3 weeks we are also bringing our 15 week old son can we get sma formula milk over there ?
Yes I believe you can get it but my children are much older now so things might have changed. They usually sell formula milk at chemists. There are quite a good range of brands. Read More
French Lessons. by dpapap
Does anyone know of any good French language teachers? I'm based in Flic en Flac and a beginner. I have written to a few people through the classified but i'm not having much luck. I'm looking for someone who is fairly flexible with ...
Hello I responded in a private message with a number which can hopefully help. Isa Read More
Noisy dogs - any rules and regulations about that in Mauritius? by Qb2015
Hello I have come from England recently to live in the Quatre Bornes area. I am quite happy in my new accomodation except for the problem of noisy dogs belonging to my neighbours. The dogs are kept outside 24 hours a day and a liable to bark at ...
No regulations as far as I know ... but some people buy some dog deterrents (some ultrasound device of some sort) online etc Mauritians tend to sleep through these things :-( Read More
Where to ride one's bike? by Enezeusa
Hi everyone I was wondering if it is possible to ride one's bike in Mauritius without fearing for one's life? I have been in Mauritius for just a few months but it looks like cars own the place... Something like a dirt road, away from the ...
Hello we won't get there until July and the bikes probably later :-( I will be in Flic en Flac and I am definitely not a Tour de France contender. see you then Isa Read More
Where to ride one's bike? by Enezeusa
Hi everyone I was wondering if it is possible to ride one's bike in Mauritius without fearing for one's life? I have been in Mauritius for just a few months but it looks like cars own the place... Something like a dirt road, away from the ...
moving in July and debating whether to ship our bikes or not - as you said no real place to cycle?? If you set up the group we could join. Keep us posted please. Read More
can you assist us ? Moving to Mauritius need help by Icelanders
Me and my family are planning to move to mauritius in June :) ... i need to ask few questions about the move , can anybody assist us in privite message ? :) Best regards
send your questions please ... can try to help Read More
French Private Lessons - Riviere Noire / Black River / Tamarin by Jacques Nel
Looking for French Private lessons please.
ooops forgot the '5' at the start of the number 57522894 Read More
French Private Lessons - Riviere Noire / Black River / Tamarin by Jacques Nel
Looking for French Private lessons please.
try Jo 7522894 price is between 400 (if you go to her) and 500 (if she goes to you). Jo is in Flic en Flac. Good luck :) Read More
Pronunciation of Jugnauth by Retiredmichael
Hi all. I am not sure of the correct pronunciation of the name Jugnauth. Can anybody help?
jug nut (when happy) or jag nat (when unhappy) lol Read More
New BBC television series filming in Mauritius by BBCWIP2015
I am working on a new BBC Series called Wanted in Paradise where we take families who are thinking of relocating, to their preferred destination. Once there they get chance to have a look, see the type of home they may be able to afford and look ...
watched the programme a few weeks ago. It was a series and they went to other Caribbean islands as well. The episode shot in Mauritius was mostly shot in Riviere Noire. It is on the BBC iplayer. Read More
So, where does the lonely expat go? by Shimotsuma
So, I'm kind of passing a difficult time in my private life... I came here quite a while ago but recently found myself all by myself with no family or friends. Where does the expat go solo here in Mauritius? What do you do when you're alone?
I think bars and clubs are always a good start, but then if you are on your own it might be a bit hard. There are also groups (hashers? I think) which do sight seeing, expeditions or walks etc. Is there anyone at your work you could hang around ... Read More
Waxing / Sugaring Salons by mogget
Greetings All, I'm newly arrived to beautiful Mauritius and am looking for a reputable waxing (epilation au cire) or sugaring (epilation au sucre / cire au sucre) salon on the island. Any advice or leads? Location isn't too ...
Hello M I have been to the Five Elements Spa in Sodnac Quatre Bornes a few times during my holidays in the island. The last time I visited the spa was a couple of years ago but I really liked it. It was clean, relaxing etc. You could always call ... Read More
English newspapers by Sleeping Cookie
Hello guys.... A friend (non French speaking) asked me if there were any Mauritian newspapers but in English, and I didn't know the answer. Would appreciate your help. Thanks Candy
if you are looking online you can translate l'express by choosing your language. There is one weekly English paper but I forgot the title. It's a publication from la Sentinelle Read More
looking for a french tutor in Flic en flac. by rushhh
Hi, My name is Jessi and I am from Seoul, S.Korea. I've moved to Mauritius with my husband recently and am looking for a French tutor in Flic en flac. I merely know few words in French, which means I am a total beginner. Since I do not drive, ...
Hello Jessi I know a good teacher in Flic en Flac. She specialises in French for speakers of other languages and has years of experience. Her name is Jocelyne try 57522894. Good luck :-) Read More
Where can I find a good French course or teacher in or near Tamarin? by Tessa85
Hello My partner and I are moving to Mauritius in September and we hope to live in Tamarin or Black River. I will be finishing my Masters in Urban Planning between September and December 2014 and would like to have French lessons a couple of times ...
Hello I know a good teacher in Flic en Flac. She specialises in French for speakers of other languages and also works at the Alliance Francaise and at home (in Flic en Flac). Let me know if you are still looking and I can pass you her details. :-) ... Read More