Pitaya
Australian expat in Reunion Island
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Australian
Lives in La Possession
Registration: 13 January 2012
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gynaecologist / obstetrician by kojeto
hi I'm newly pregnant and just about to move to reunion pls can you tell me what is the best private clinic there is where I would be able to find a gynaecologist / obstetrician or any names welcome too thanks
Hi, you'll get better advice if you let us know what part of the island you'll be living in. If you'll be in the west, I highly recommend Dr Sophie Lacaze in St Paul - she's amazing and was very supportive of me aiming for a low ... Read More
Reunion on the BBC by champacs
BBC Radio 4's 'From Our Own Correspondant' programme had a report from Reunion this week. You can listen to the programme at: bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03brwqs. The part about Reunion starts at 11'38" and lasts for about 5 minutes. There's a year left ...
Thanks for sharing that - wasn't a bad little article and now I'm craving Riz Sofé! Read More
English Primay and High Schools in Reunion Island? by lotsofplaces
We are currently living abroad and are thinking of relocating to Reunion Island. Are there any English Primary and High schools?
There is a bilingual English & French school opening in August 2013 in La Possession. It'll follow the Montessori method. If you have questions, lmk (I'm not the organiser, but I will be working there). Read More
looking to meet english speakers in reunion by carolp
Hi, I'm a Canadian girl and have moved here with my husband few months ago. We are living in St Leu and I would like to meet other English speakers since i'm not doing a lot here. Please feel free to send me email to arrange meeting. thanks
I'll be arriving early (and possibly leaving early-ish if the toddler gets grumpy). Looking forward to meeting you all x Read More
looking to meet english speakers in reunion by carolp
Hi, I'm a Canadian girl and have moved here with my husband few months ago. We are living in St Leu and I would like to meet other English speakers since i'm not doing a lot here. Please feel free to send me email to arrange meeting. thanks
I'll be there on the 10th (with my toddler), whichever Sunday it ends up being. If anyone needs a lift from La Possession, St Paul, etc let me know. Read More
looking to meet english speakers in reunion by carolp
Hi, I'm a Canadian girl and have moved here with my husband few months ago. We are living in St Leu and I would like to meet other English speakers since i'm not doing a lot here. Please feel free to send me email to arrange meeting. thanks
l'Etang St Paul is nice - there's a picnic area with bbq pits near the lake, and you can see/hear the beach, too. Or, what about meeting at the beach? L'hermitage is good as long as we avoid the crowds. Or Trou d'eau in La Saline? Of course, if we ... Read More
looking to meet english speakers in reunion by carolp
Hi, I'm a Canadian girl and have moved here with my husband few months ago. We are living in St Leu and I would like to meet other English speakers since i'm not doing a lot here. Please feel free to send me email to arrange meeting. thanks
I think the cyclone got in the way of plans! I'm still keen for a bbq or picnic, & can suggest nice places in the west. Read More
FRIENDLY ENGLISH GIRL RELOCATING TO LA REUNION 28TH DECEMBER 2012.. by jojo347
HI I am re locating To La Reunion on 28th December 2012. I am hoping to find work, learn French, meet new friends and build a new life. I am moving to La Reunion with one friend, he has a job to start there already. I was born and grew up on the ...
Hi Jo, I absolutely love it here and I'm sure you will, too. But I'll be very honest with you as there's nothing worse than being told everything will be easy and then it turns out differently. It may be quite difficult for you without speaking ... Read More
looking to meet english speakers in reunion by carolp
Hi, I'm a Canadian girl and have moved here with my husband few months ago. We are living in St Leu and I would like to meet other English speakers since i'm not doing a lot here. Please feel free to send me email to arrange meeting. thanks
Hi & welcome to the island! I'm Aussie and have lived here for a few years with my Créole husband. I'd be happy to meet up for a drink and chat. Or we can do a picnic partage with anyone interested? Read More
new member by fernf
hi:-) i am new to this...looking at options to relocate to Reunion, any advice?
hi Armand and Bonnsaikitty:-) thank you for your comments. i think it's a good idea to learn some French, i gathered that it might be difficult without it. @Armand: i am 26, a single mother with a beautiful baby boy! i am a qualified Hypnotherapist ... Read More
Pregnancy in the Reunion Island by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in the Reunion Island? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in the Reunion Island? Thanks a lot ...
Hi Christine, I would highly recommend the team at St Paul hospital, especially Sophie Lacaze (the head of obstetrics, I think). They were very respectful, and open to my wishes about having a natural birth. Which part of the island are you in? Read More
Driving license in the Reunion Island by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in the Reunion Island? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in the Reunion Island? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank ...
Hi Armand, I obtained my driver's licence in Reunion about 2 years ago as a foreigner. You go through the exact same process as a local: - Register with a driving school (you'll need some form of I.D) - Take an initial test with the school's ... Read More