Living in Mauritius

Early morning, Sunday. The dogs and I drove to the South, intending to visit Riambel, about an hour from Beaux…

Introduction Mauritius is about sparkling turquoise, powder-white beaches and sculptured mountains. It’s a place to snorkel and hike, and recharge…

Introduction My Mauritius Life doesn’t claim expertise about the economy, taxation, residency, job hunting, business opportunities, etc., each the domain…

A day of blues, nature and friendship: Geraldine, Paolo and I took a boat across Mahebourg’s vibrant bay to walk…

Seasons control the rhythm of life in the village. In late September harvesters are gobbling up and spitting the cane…

Vacoas isn’t just another grubby little town. It has a drier climate than Curepipe, so its buildings are less mouldy…

In Creole, there’s a colourful saying for never again, tounez zorey. It translates as flip the ears, the etymology likely…

The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has the majority market share and an excellent reputation. I prefer to go with the…

This morning we leave home at six. Summer’s haze hasn’t settled yet, so the colours are clear: purple sea and…

If I lived in Curepipe, I’d picnic in its outskirts often to remember its tropical charm. Because the misnamed City…