Mikl_C
Mauritian expat in France
Forum posts
121
Contacts
7
About me
Mauritian
Lives in Rennes, Bretagne
Speaks Anglais, Français, Morisien
Registration: 25 July 2012
Activity
butane gas cartridge for refilling lighter by zeina
Anyone know where i can get butane gas cartridge for refilling lighter
It is sold in supermarkets. Otherwise you could try hardware stores (quincailleries). Read More
Looking for a luggage scale by nocturna
Hello, does anybody know where I can buy a digital luggage scale in the North? I thought Bookcourt would have it, as they have the "GoTravel" corner, but no luck there. I tried at Intermart, Cash & Carry.. still no luck. If you know a ...
JKalachand sells luggage scales for Rs. 250. Got mine there, but I dont know if there's any JKlalachand in the North. Read More
Dual nationality? by nalmay
I was born in Mauritius and I am currently residing in the UK and have acquired British nationality a few years ago. In a couple of years my Mauritian passport is expiring and I would like to renew it but unsure if I will have to renounce one of ...
I was born in Mauritius and I am currently residing in the UK and have acquired British nationality a few years ago. In a couple of years my Mauritian passport is expiring and I would like to renew it but unsure if I will have to renounce one of ... Read More
Dual nationality? by nalmay
I was born in Mauritius and I am currently residing in the UK and have acquired British nationality a few years ago. In a couple of years my Mauritian passport is expiring and I would like to renew it but unsure if I will have to renounce one of ...
Mauritius is on every list that I've ever seen of countries that DO NOT allow dual/multiple citizenship. Nationality is completely a different story, you will always have "nationality" of the country where you were born, regardless of your ... Read More
Study technologies in Mauritius by larunso
Hi everybody, I' m planning to further my studies in telecommunications in Mauritius and I would like if there are universities specialised in that course. If yes what is their names and how to get admission. Thank for your helps
Enigma, The problem is quite real in Mauritius where all sorts of people open academies and call them Universities. The most famous of them from recent news being one managed by a parent of the Minister of Tertiary Education. In an obscene yet ... Read More
Gas by butimbusy
Hi, We just got the gas bill (propane tank) for our apartment. It's over 1500 Rs per month. This seems high to me - what are others paying? We use gas for hot water and the cook top for a family of 4. Thanks, Barbara
Hi Barbara, Even 1100 is much too expensive... Especially that is seems that it is your landlord your landlord who is fixing the prices. And domestic gas price is fixed by government and i doubt very much it is liquefied petroleum gas (the one ... Read More
Gas by butimbusy
Hi, We just got the gas bill (propane tank) for our apartment. It's over 1500 Rs per month. This seems high to me - what are others paying? We use gas for hot water and the cook top for a family of 4. Thanks, Barbara
Hi Barbara, The gas bill (Rs.1500 /month) is scandalously expensive. Knowing that in Mauritius gas is sold solely in cylinders and for a rough idea, one 13kg cylinder is 330rs. We are 2, use the gas for cooking and hot water shower and one such ... Read More
HOW TO OPERATE A DEHUMIDIFIER ? by Stephanie Troy
Hi Everyone, I am looking for information on how to operate a dehumidifier. I bought an electric dehumidifier and it has been working fine for the past month. It collects about 4 litres of water and once you empty the container and replace it it ...
Hi everyone, Dehumidifiers are great, I have been using one for a few years, since I was living in Forest Side. The one I bought had a capacity of 20L/day with a water tank of 12L. The first few days of use I emptied the tank 2x in 24h and one ... Read More
Conditions of buying scooter or motorbike... by Jonas_B
Hello fellow expats... What are the conditions in term of insurance and registration papers for a 125 cc scooter or motorbike in mauritius. I would like to buy one put can really find out if it is worth the trouble both for when i buy it now and ...
Well maybe that would be a real waste of money: you can buy a decent new 125cc motorcycle or scooter for 50k rupees approx. If you sell it after 5 months, say to be pessimistic you sell it at half the price, you still win. Read More
Conditions of buying scooter or motorbike... by Jonas_B
Hello fellow expats... What are the conditions in term of insurance and registration papers for a 125 cc scooter or motorbike in mauritius. I would like to buy one put can really find out if it is worth the trouble both for when i buy it now and ...
Well it depends whether you want to buy a second-hand one or a new one. New - insurance around 4000rs. Registration around 10,000. Second hand - insurance (you want to have comprehensive cover) about Rs.3000 and registration will depend on the age ... Read More
Mold and fungus stuff in your house. by NadiaM
Being an expat, especially from the continent you might notice, that Mauritius has quite humid air. Normally places close to Equator or located in the Ocean have extremely high humidity level. It creates some special rules for living, if you don't ...
Sumeetrana, Are you sure it is due to moisture and mold? You say you forgot them on your car's dashboard, it might rather be due to heat? Read More
Mold and fungus stuff in your house. by NadiaM
Being an expat, especially from the continent you might notice, that Mauritius has quite humid air. Normally places close to Equator or located in the Ocean have extremely high humidity level. It creates some special rules for living, if you don't ...
The best solution remains the dehumidifier. I used to live in Curepipe and mold was destroying everything - clothes, shoes, furniture. I finally bought a dehumidifier that had the capacity to remove 20L of water from the air per day and it did ! ... Read More
Removed driving license. by jhiver
Hi Guys, First of all, guys, don't drink and drive in Mauritius. I just had my license removed for 9 month as well as a hefty fine for beeing at 0.26 on the ethylotest (cops told me 0.23 legal limit). While I know driving after a few beers wasn't ...
First of all, guys, don't drink and drive in Mauritius.Well, this advice applies not only in Mauritius... Read More
Kids riding in Supermarket trollies? by daisymay2
Noticed this lots of times in all supermarkets. Kids, some as old as 7 or 8, stood or sat in supermarket trollies pushed by their parents. Not only Mauritian kids but expat kids too. My points are: 1. We put our food in these trollies - not very ...
I think ALL supermarkets should be forced to install giant autoclaves and sterilize all shopping carts between customers, this would eliminate any hazards... you never know what kind of nasty micro-organisms might be lurking there.Just LOL !!!!! ... Read More
Concerning Creole by hemsat
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ...
Silvano, Thank you for your sensible post ! I have ben following the thread and being Mauritian, I can only frown when someone says "no-one speaks creole anymore" - particularly someone claiming to be "British Mauritian living in Mauritius". I It ... Read More