

Julien Faliu
@Julien
French expat in Mauritius
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About me
French, Married with children, 47 years old
Lives in Grand Baie
Speaks French, English, Spanish, Catalan, Mauritian Creole
Registration: 11 March 2005
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This week, the Mag is offering you a special dossier. Our team has attempted to anticipate the new expatriation trends imposed on us by the COVID-19 crisis. Julien, the founder of , gives us an insight of what could be the changes over the next few months...
17 June 2020Activity


My anniversary... by planner
It comes by every year, this time #22. Wow it's hard to remember all that has gone on over this time! I should have kept a full diary of what has gone on! Yup, some day I should write a book! For now dealing with a health issue which I will detail ...

Happy belated Birthday !! Read More


Currency Exchange GBP to MUR - Where can I get the best rate ? by karibi
I need to convert GBP from the UK to MUR for a land purchase. My question is, what is the most cost-effective solution? Normally, I would use somebody like Wise, but unfortunately, they don't support MUR. I assume I will get a better rate using a ...

Thanks, Julian. I am slightly surprised. Have you used them for large transfers, and did you compare their rate with that obtained by asking for a commercial rate at your local bank? I have struggled to find any FX brokers in the UK that deal with ... Read More


Currency Exchange GBP to MUR - Where can I get the best rate ? by karibi
I need to convert GBP from the UK to MUR for a land purchase. My question is, what is the most cost-effective solution? Normally, I would use somebody like Wise, but unfortunately, they don't support MUR. I assume I will get a better rate using a ...

Try Thomas Cook, I can send you their contact in private if needed.I use them regularly Read More


I am new in expat.com by Abdykerayri
Hello everyone!My name is Ayrie, and I am new here. I was thinking of moving to Vietnam from hot Dubai. I have been living here as an expat for already 4 years and wanted to change location. I was interested in Vietnam for a long time, and was ...

Welcome aboard Ayrie !If you haven't done it yet, I recommend you to read our Vietnam expat guideTake care,Julien Read More


Italian citizenship by mondocanemsr
Does anyone know if a request to regain Italian citizenship can be made in Italy because the consulate in the US is not helpful.

Hi,I will drop them an email. Please remember that our partner is not a recruitment agency, but an immigration specialist. They won't be able to help if the main reason you contacted them is because you are looking for a job in ItalyAll the ... Read More


Italian citizenship by mondocanemsr
Does anyone know if a request to regain Italian citizenship can be made in Italy because the consulate in the US is not helpful.

@mondocanemsrHi,you should contact our partners, they might be able to help/en/immigration/europe/italy/52-200-partner.htmlAll the best,Julien Read More


How do I get rid of you by danyliw
Unable to cancel this subscription what is wrong with you, I'm sick of getting your emails every day,I send a request on what's up I'm not interested this is harassment

Hi, I've updated your subscription settings, you should not receive any other email from usApologies for the unconvenienceJulien Read More


Looking for a job as a nanny by Daycshik7
Anyone coming to kenya and looking for a professional nanny ,feel free to contact me,having worked with exparts family am hereby seeking a new family to work with ,more than 10 years of experience working with kids between 0 to 5 ,can swim, drive, ...

Hi,could you please post in the jobs in Kenya section?ThanksJulien Read More


House Insurance by DonDanA
Hi our home is nearly completed in Albion! We now have to apply for an “Occupancy Certificate” from the district council. One of the documents needed is a home insurance. Can anyone recommend a company that does home insurance? Many ...

We use MUA, so far no problem, but we never had any issue at home Read More


Are there any Sephora or Naturium or anything similar for skincare? by thefrostking98
I'm looking for stores that sell high quality skincare products similar to those that are sold at Sephora and Natruium. Specifically Mandelic Acid, Azelaic Acid, High quality Vitamin C serum, niacinamide, etc? What do you do for skincare?

@thefrostking98Where in Uruguay are you located? Read More


Message to Admin by JimJ
@Admin @CherylJust a heads-up: the Quicklink to a particular forum that appears in the Notifications page stopped working several days ago. Someone seems to have messed up the address format, which now has a superfluous https entry in front and ...

Immediately reported to our IT department, thanks JimJ Read More


Updates on club Jet Set by planner
As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...

My sincere condolences to the families of the victims Read More


Private health care by maryhawley
I am 69 years old, and in process to receive my Portuguese passport. I currently reside in San Francisco. My attorney tells me that I should purchase health insurance before I turn 70 which is in a year. Can anyone advise on the best private ...

HI Mary,you should review Cigna's offer/en/insurance/europe/portugal/They're currently offering a lifetime -20% discount, which is super interestingHope this helpsJulien Read More


Happy Khmer new years by mpmilestogo
Hope you all have a wonderful new year.

Happy Khmer new year everyone ! Read More


Advise about private health insurance by Macmac0065
Hello, Im planning to get a premium visa & need to get a private health insurance. There seem to be a jungle out there & would like to get advise on a good insurence company that really works. Id like to have an insurance where the hospital ...

@Macmac0065you should check this page, and enquire quotes /en/insurance/africa/mauritius/From what I've heard, Cigna regularly offers discounts for 60+ members All the bestJulien Read More