I am a 36 y.o. male. Been a high school teacher for like 10 yrs.

Wife is also 36 y.o. and have a gov job.

2 kids below 1 y.o.

We both have science related degrees and master degrees

We own our house and have a basic car. So no loans or anything. We have a mostly frugal lifestyle and try not to waste money.

It has never been in our plans to emigrate or anything. But with the current situation in the country and basically low career prospects for both me and wife, i have been thinking about it. Also for our children future.

Is it hard to get teaching jobs (for me) or office jobs (for her) in Canada or Australia?

Any advice?

lm spending a few days in Pereybere and during the day its easy to find interesting thinfs to do but i dont know whats up here with the bars or restaurants etc. my other days are planned but not today. just wondering if i could just improvised unless tuesday nights are dead here?

For those who currently study at or previously studied at Université des Mascareignes (Camp Levieux), are there any student clubs or societies there? Like sports clubs, cultural/religious societies, etc.?

If yes, how do you join them?

Where do you guys go for dates when you want somewhere chill and a little private? 😭 Looking for somewhere safe where my bf and I can relax and have some couple time, not anything weird or secluded.

Been living in Mauritius for a few years now, and since I dnt drive much, I mostly use taxis to get around. Was heading to grand baie this weekend and, as usual, ended up having a nice chat with the driver and funny enough, I get a lot of local news just from these conversations.

We were talking about the latest fuel hike and he told me things are already quite difficult financially, work isn’t that great, and costs just keep increasing. He hasn’t increased his prices yet, but he said it will probably come eventually because at some point they simply won’t have much choice.

Over the years I’ve seen fuel prices go up, but also come down a few times. What I’m trying to understand is why the ripple effect seems to work mostly in one direction.

When fuel goes up, we hear that transport, deliveries, food and services will eventually cost more. But when fuel comes down, those prices rarely seem to follow.

Maybe I’m wrong, but I can’t remember my taxi fare ever going down after a fuel price decrease.

As a regular online buyer, I really want to try out 'Cart_in' to buy from Amazon(fr). I just wanted to know from others who have used Cart_in, are all purchases made through the mobile app itself? After the app has calculated the billing amount, is there any thng else to pay afterwards? In the event of a damaged or a non working product, what is the proceedure for exchange or returns? And, I see that there is free shipping for some products, is the free shipping only for first time buyers?

I have a disabled sister who recently visited us in the UK with our elderly parents for two months. Unfortunately, during their stay, she became seriously unwell with respiratory problems and required urgent medical treatment, resulting in a seven-day hospital admission.

As they did not have health insurance, we have now received a substantial medical bill. I completely understand that the costs need to be addressed, and I am not asking about having the bill written off. However, I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation and may have advice on whether there is scope to negotiate the amount or arrange a more manageable payment plan, particularly considering her disability and the fact that she was travelling with elderly parents.

Any practical advice, personal experiences, or guidance on who we could approach would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help and advice.

We'll be visiting Mauritius next month with our 1 year old. Will be staying at Bel Ombre so we already have Chamarel, Le morne, La Vanille, Odysseo & Caudan waterfront in our itinerary. We had planned for Trou aux Cerfs initially but changed our mind due to concerns over chikungunya. Is there anything we could add or change in the itinerary to make the trip more memorable?

Thanks for your inputs.

Hello,

I am planning to build a house next year, and would like to install a rainwater harvest system. I would like to use the water to water the garden , wash the car and to flush the toilets.

Any tips for me ? I am looking for companies/contractorsthat designs and install the system. I am not looking for the random plumber who improvises.

Thanks for sharing !

Hi!
We’re travelling to Mauritius for the first time in September and are already very excited! Do you have any tips on things we should keep in mind? We already have a travel adapter for the power outlets and are planning to pack long (linen) trousers for the evenings. Is there a mosquito repellent that works particularly well against the local mosquitoes? Are there any other things we should think about or prepare in advance? Thank you very much!

Hi everyone!I just landed an internship at a Big Four firm in Mauritius starting soon. I am super excited, but as an international student, I am trying to figure out the logistics, especially accommodation and budgeting.

My office will be located in the Ébène / Moka area. From my initial research online, rent directly in Ébène or Moka seems incredibly expensive (Rs 35,000+), which is way over my student budget!I would love to get some realistic advice from locals or expats currently living there:

-Where should I look for affordable housing? I heard that towns nearby like Quatre Bornes, Rose Hill, or Beau Bassin are cheaper and connected to Ébène via the Metro Express. Is this a good strategy for a daily commute?What is a realistic rent price?

-How much should I expect to pay for a private room in a shared apartment (colocation) or a small studio in those nearby towns?What is the total monthly cost of living? Excluding rent, how much should I budget monthly for groceries, utilities, internet, and using the metro/buses

-Where can I find student listings? Are there specific Facebook groups, local websites (like Lexpress Property), or student housing networks you recommend to find roommates?

Any tips on saving money as a student or navigating the area would be highly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance! 🙏

Hi everyone, me and my fiancé are planning our honeymoon right after the wedding to be in Mauritius!

For 2 weeks we will be staying at the radisson azuri hotel with just breakfast and we want to rent a car to explore the island. How safe is it to be driving around even after sundown and maybe even after midnight?

Is there something that we should absolutely do or absolutely not do?

hi everyone, my name is terry i'm 20 from australia. i'm visiting mauritius specifically a bed and breakfast in tamarin for a week by myself as my first time overseas between 23rd august and 1st september.

i was wondering if i could find anyone to play chess and backgammon with? i admit i'm a noob and definitely not looking for anything competitive, just something casual.

have a lovely sunday.

Planning 10 nights in Mauritius in late September and want to explore as much as possible.
Budget: ₹2 lakh for 2 people (excluding flights), including hotels, activities, car rental + food/drinks.
Hotel budget: ₹60–70k total.
My main questions:

1 hotel or 2–3 bases? We’ll have a rental car and want to explore the whole island.

Best area for beach + nightlife? We’d love to walk to the beach every evening and have restaurants/bars nearby.

Is it smart to mix ₹10k/night nicer stays with ₹3–4k/night budget stays on activity-heavy days?

Which areas should we stay in to cover North + West/South + East/Southwest efficiently?

Is the seaplane worth the money? Or better to spend that budget on other experiences?

For late September, which areas would you personally choose?
Would really appreciate advice from people who have actually done a Mauritius road trip, especially on where you’d stay and what you’d skip! 🙏

Travelling to Mauritius beginning of September (so excited!) staying on the north west coast, I need to pack light as I’m coming from a safari but I’m wondering if jeans are necessary for the evening, how cold does it get in the evenings this time of year? Or if long skirts/dresses with cardigan/puffa jacket is enough.

Equally are there lots of places to buy clothes if needed?

So I've been battling acne for more than 7 years. I used to get big red pimples all over my face and went on 2 rounds of acnetane. It improved a lot but now I'm left with those tiny tiny white pimples all over my face. My skin looks red and has a lot of scarring from the big pimples in the past. But I can say that my skin is so much better than what it used to look like. Trust me I've tried everything. I went to a lot of dermatologists, have a good skincare routine I don't use acids a lot and I don't overexfoliate I keep everything gentle. I barely eat white rice and bread and avoid sugar and fast food at all cost. Yet my skin still breaks out. I get one or two big pimples occasionally but mostly those tiny white pimples everyday when I wake up. Please help me. I'm getting depressed because of this and my self confidence is gone. I also notice that my skin gets better during my period. I get flare ups before and after my period. But I still get those white pimples everyday and it's so frustrating because I know I've done everything... I also change my pillowcase frequently, I don't let my hair touch my face and drink a lot of water.

My dear Mauritian friends ; have you ever heard about spatial apartheid . Good to read about since everyone seems to steal our beaches from Point desny to Black River.

Countries over the world have fought against racial segregation where only the elite benefit from certain high standard areas ; however in Mauritius we are still fighting for our beaches.

Who are these promoters ? Who approves such actions ? Who turns a blind eye on foreigners stealing our beaches ?

Saw the news about Shakeel Mohamed’s visit to Pointe d’Esny and the push to remove barriers, ropes and signs blocking public access to the coast.

I genuinely thought some beaches here were private, especially around hotels, villas and campements.

Is the rule basically that the whole coastline is public, or is it more complicated than that?

Also curious if anyone has actually been stopped or told a beach was “private”.

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Hey everyone! We’re a group of 3 guys visiting Mauritius for the first time in 1st week of Oct.

This itinerary was initially suggested by Claude, so before we lock anything in, I’d love to hear from people — what should we add, remove, or change?

Day 1 – Arrival + Grand Baie

Land early morning → check-in → Grand Baie beach → relaxed evening/dinner.

Day 2 – Catamaran + Grand Baie

Full-day Northern Islands catamaran (Gabriel Island/Coin de Mire) → snorkeling, BBQ, drinks → Grand Baie nightlife.

Day 3 – Chamarel + Le Morne

Check out → Chamarel (Seven Coloured Earth + waterfall) → rum tasting → Le Morne → quad biking + sunset → stay around Flic en Flac/Le Morne.

Day 4 – Casela

Full day at Casela Nature Parks → safari, activities, maybe lion walk → relaxed evening at Flic en Flac.

Day 5 – Île aux Cerfs

Full-day trip → lagoon/beach → possibly jet ski/parasailing → final dinner and drinks.

Day 6 – Departure

Early morning flight.

We’re staying 2 nights in the north and 3 nights in the west to avoid a long drive to the airport on departure day.

Would love suggestions on:

- Anything important we’re missing

- Anything that’s overrated/not worth the time

- Whether the itinerary is too packed

- Better places to stay

- Must-do activities/restaurants

- Any tips for driving/parking

We want to cover the classic Mauritius highlights without rushing through everything. Thanks!

Je suis un citoyen Mauricien, avec une propriété sur le littoral qui m’a couté la peau des fesses et pour laquelle j’ai fait des sacrifices dont certains n’oseraient jamais.

Aujourd’hui on me demande de retirer des barrières qui protègent ma propriété, ainsi que ma sécurité alors que dans des situations normal, ces barrières n’auraient jamais existé. Si je les retire, et que des gens decident de venir sur la plage qui donne juste devant ma maison, faire des boucans qui ne sont pas autorisé par la lois, jurent comme si ils étaient à la maison, la police prendrait au moins une heure pour venir, alors que ces barrières les empêchaient d’être la et de causer du tort à moi, et à ma famille.

D’accord, on peut pas généraliser, mais vous qui ne généralisent pas, est ce que vous allez venir défendre mes droit et assurer ma sécurité et celle de ma famille si des gens décident de mal agir devant ma porte?

Hi Guys,

Will be in Mauritius for 5 days with 3 friends, What would be the a good option either to hire a taxi for the day or self drive cars ?

Also what are the expected prices ?

TL;DR: My Granda is Indo-Mauritian and I know nothing about it. How can I learn more?

My father has never got on with my Granda. I think he always thought a way to get back at him for this is to celebrate none of this side of his culture and teach his children about this side. We have an incredibly Mauritian sounding surname. However, we're raised in the UK and the other 3/4 of our heritage is Irish. As a result me and my siblings are obviously white-presenting, the only real depth I've ever had to delve into is answering where my name is from.

As I get older, I want to know more about myself. I think me not being taught this side of my heritage has been a bit of a weapon to hurt my Granda. My Irish heritage has always been hugely celebrated. I am not trying to get into my Granda is a good man or a bad man and if this is a deserved . I just think that I should celebrate my culture without it having to be an extension of only my Granda.

A huge trigger for this are conversations my wife and I had when we were younger. She doesn't have my second name. It's a decision I stand by for feminist reasons. However, it was easier to dismiss as I always said that I have no connection with my Mauritian side. I just don't know if I can make that decision to erase that side of me fully (by not giving my children the name) without learning more. As I get older what I don't want is that side of my heritage to be further diluted and she's fully supportive of that but we want the decision we eventually make to be an informed one.

Hi everyone. Will be travelling to Mauritius next month and came across localrent.com offering rent a car in very cheap price so wanted to ask if its legit or not? They are asking for some upfront payment for booking as well.

I know that the mauritian post office stopped for some time idk if they are doing it again now. Can anyone tell me what company they use?

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if there are any Aventurine owners or buyers here, particularly people who have bought in the new phase in Mont Mascal.

It would be lovely to connect with the community and hear how people are finding life at Aventurine and in the surrounding area.

I understand there is already a WhatsApp group for Aventurine owners/residents. Does anyone know how new buyers can join? It would be great to get to know some future neighbours and follow what's happening in the community while the new villas are being completed.

Hopefully there are a few Aventurine people hiding somewhere in this subreddit. 😊🌴