rushikay
English expat in Mauritius
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Lives in North
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Registration: 12 April 2015
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NOTARY IN THE NORTH by GuestPoster04023
Hi any recommendations for a Notary in the North?
There aren't any notaries in the north according to a few people I've asked.The closest I've seen for notaries is in Port Louis, where most are. Read More
Gluten-free products in the North by rushikay
Hello,I am looking for gluten-free baked goods in the north around Grand Baie/Mon Choisy/Trou Biches / Triolet.I know SuperU sells some gluten-free stuff, but it isn't so 'fresh', so any bakeries or suppliers (even online) will be appreciated.
Hello. I created an online list of places in Mauritius that offer gluten free products. I'll message you the list. -@imsierram00Hi Sierra,I think you should share your blog link here. It isn't self-promotion and will help any future visitors find ... Read More
Gluten-free products in the North
Hello,I am looking for gluten-free baked goods in the north around Grand Baie/Mon Choisy/Trou Biches / Triolet.I know SuperU sells some gluten-free stuff, but it isn't so 'fresh', so any bakeries or suppliers (even online) will be appreciated. Read More
Beach sports (soccer, volleyball, etc.): are they common in Mauritius? by rushikay
Hello everyone.I've been in Mauritius a bit and I've noticed that beach sport activities are not very common (in the North).I'd like to play or even start a club for people to play these sports, but I am not sure if there is any interest in such a ...
@Bhavna Thanks for the quick reply Bhavna.I've asked a few Mauritian friends and they don't even know what volleyball is I am surprised because volleyball is usually popular on holiday islands similar to Mauritius. Read More
Beach sports (soccer, volleyball, etc.): are they common in Mauritius?
Hello everyone.I've been in Mauritius a bit and I've noticed that beach sport activities are not very common (in the North).I'd like to play or even start a club for people to play these sports, but I am not sure if there is any interest in such a ... Read More
Medium term rental from private owner
Hello all.I've been searching the internet for many days for a rental that I need for a couple of months.Everywhere I look, it is only agencies and they do not do medium-term (a few months) rentals - I asked 2 of them.Where can I find an apartment ... Read More
South African meetup (in the North) for lunch
Hey all.It's been a while since I last visited Mauritius and I'm missing SA/home already.I'd like to arrange a food meetup for us Saffers up here in the North.As we're all concerned about safety and meeting strangers, I suggest anybody from SA (with ... Read More
Long term car rental by georgieandboy
Hi everyone Can anyone tell me (roughly) how much a 4 door sedan long term rental would cost? On average of course. We are looking for a one year rental. Any idea if it would be better to buy than rent? We really appreciate any advice in this ...
In my time spent on the island, I never came across any agencies that do long-term leasing of cars. You can try negotiating with a regular agency, but they will just drop their rates by maybe 10/20%, which will still be horrendously ... Read More
scooter rental in Mauritius by dana4073
Hi there Can someone please help me find a good company for scooter rental in Mauritius? Thank you
I second what ijulien said. Rentals go for between Rs.400-800 per day, whereas you could buy a brand new scooter for around Rs.45000+ (this is the quality makes, as you get the cheaper 'bike' options as well). That being said, I ... Read More
Studying. Working. by SarahCourtis
Hi there, I am currently studying in Mauritius and have a student/residence visa which will expire in 2018, although once I have completed my studies I would like to continue staying in Mauritius and find a job here. Is this possible and if so what ...
If i recall correctly (from past info I've read), as long as you get an approved job (I assume it will also need to be over 40/60K rupees per month to meet the minimum-foreigner-salary requirement), you will then need to apply for a work-permit, ... Read More
Crime by Karin Staples
Does Mauritius have a problem with crime? I would presume certain areas are safer than others? What has been your experience?
There has been a spate of robberies in Pereybere /Grand Baie area where people have had their bags stolen by guys on motor bikes in the past week, including a French tourist who was injured in Pereybere.Wow!!! I was not aware of this. Where can ... Read More
Crime by Karin Staples
Does Mauritius have a problem with crime? I would presume certain areas are safer than others? What has been your experience?
It seems relatively safe everywhere (in the North). You can even take walks at night, but then your concern becomes these insane dogs that loiter everywhere. With South African paranoia about crime, I think if you tone it down by about 50%, you ... Read More
Transport by Karin Staples
I will be in Mauritius around last week of February to look at schools. Can anyone advise if it is at all possible to have a driver or is it fairly easy to just make use of taxi's?
Using the bus services should be good enough during the daytime Karin. Make sure that you do not take a risk with time and try grab the bus by 16.30 latest (although some run till 7pm, some areas are not serviced beyond 5-6pm). My reference is ... Read More
Meet-up Xmas / New Year? by jkev
I thought it would be good to start a new topic about a possible meet-up during the holiday season for those of us that are not going home for Xmas. Would anyone be interested in meeting for lunch on Sunday, December 27th say at Le Caudan ...
I thought it would be good to start a new topic about a possible meet-up during the holiday season for those of us that are not going home for Xmas. Would anyone be interested in meeting for lunch on Sunday, December 27th say at Le Caudan ... Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Hello Rushikay, We came from Black River and Flic-en-Flac and we had a nice picnic in the rain on the beach. But you didn't show up, what a pity.Sorry about that :) Getting sick from the rainy weather is something I was concerned ... Read More