Wandlewed
Irish expat in Mauritius
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About me
Irish
Lives in London
Registration: 12 June 2011
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Recommendations for a Tiler by clarkey
We have a lot of tiling to be done and of course being a very visible finish it has to be done right. Any recommendations for a good tiler?
Hello, did you get someone? We had a lot of tiling done fairly recently and happy with the finish. Read More
Power of Attorney by karibi
We are currently purchasing some land, which the EDB has now approved. We are now being told that we need to visit Mauritius so that the deeds of sale can be signed at the notary's office.We are off the island at the moment. Does anybody know if it ...
Hello. I would not use a POA for an important and expensive purchase. You should visit and sign the deeds of sale personally to make sure everything is done properly and in your name. Best wishes. - @Tookays I would tend to agree with this. When ... Read More
Registration of pet dogs in the MSAW database by caryg
Hello everyone, I am writing to you about the Animal Welfare Act, which makes it compulsory for all dog owners to have their dogs microchipped and registered with the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare. See: ...
Hi, I haven't heard of this before. I doubt if many people have done so. Most owned dogs are kept as guard dogs and so don't go out a lot. Given the amount of stray dogs it would be a drop in the ocean. Read More
Prescription charges for expat by jon61
Hi All, We are looking at moving to Mauritius next year. This is, one of my, getting my ducks in order questions. I have a few prescription tablets that I have to take daily, I have checked and they are available on the island. What is the situation ...
@Wandlewed I was thinking I'd have to pay for each prescription, each time. So, 4 sets of tablets a month, 4 charges for the prescription sheet. - @jon61 By coincidence I had to visit a private GP yesterday (first time for me - I usually just pop ... Read More
Prescription charges for expat by jon61
Hi All, We are looking at moving to Mauritius next year. This is, one of my, getting my ducks in order questions. I have a few prescription tablets that I have to take daily, I have checked and they are available on the island. What is the situation ...
Hello, lots of Drs (GPs and specialists) do private work on the side (I'd say most). Hence it's easy to see someone at short notice and the prices should be fairly competitive. You'll see signs outside private residences with their details. For a ... Read More
English stand up comedy in Mauritius by marksampsoncomedian
Hi,Hope you're all well.I'm a South African comedian working internationally, sadly only in English.I'm in Mauritius often now as I do a lot of comedy on cruise ships.I know there are a lot of resident South Africans and some English speaking ...
@marksampsoncomedian Good luck with the show(s). We got our tickets for the Paul Taylor show on https://ticketbox.mu/ and heard about it via the expat magazine; I believe. Read More
Opinions from people with more experience by Bill GM
Hi all!My name is Bill and I am looking to relocate from the UK to Mauritius as a digital nomad later this year.Thanks very much to expat.com for putting together the 2024 guide, it has been very helpful. But I had a couple more queries, so it would ...
Hello Bill,You'll be fine with English in the vast majority of situations, but it would be good to pick up some basic French phrases and, with time, some Creole. To explore the island fully, I would say you need a car, but you can rent for short and ... Read More
What is the amount of alcohol spirits can I bring into Mauritius by Kyle de klerk
Hi all,I would like to get an indication on how much spirit alcohol I can pack coming to Mauritius, I know I can get 2l at duty free as carry on but could I also pack a bottle or two?
There is also a branch of the airport duty free in Phoenix/ Sodnac. It opened after the pandemic lockdown. It doesn't have as big as a selection as the airport though. Read More
Lack of water - What do we do ? by AussieInMauritius
Wondering if any of you guys living in Mauritian areas lack water & what if anything you have done about it. I am in north of Mauritius & our local area runs out of water often. I called CWA when tank was empty & they said they would ...
Hello, I've had a house in the north for many years. We get water released into our developments main tank once a day in the evening from the CWA. The simple solution is to get another tank(s) installed in your own property so that you get a bigger ... Read More
Musicians Flic en Flac / Tamarin by Tefneth
Good day,I’ve been living in Flic en Flac for about 18 months now and I’m starting to fit in my Mauritian life.One thing I’m missing is making music.I’ve been an active drummer for 15 years until 2015, after which work and ...
Hello, what type(s) of music. I play bass, guitar (rhythm and lead), drums, a little piano and vocals. A bit rusty on the instruments but also looking to resume playing more with others. Read More
Gymkhana Club is only open for their membership member? by coolinny
I've been lived near Gymkhana club, one day I wonder Can I get to Gymkhana without a membership for table tennis or swimming and I emailed them but I didn't get any feedback from them.anybody knows it?
I've been lived near Gymkhana club, one day I wonder Can I get to Gymkhana without a membership for table tennis or swimming and I emailed them but I didn't get any feedback from them.anybody knows it? -@coolinny Hello, yes you need to be a Member ... Read More
Holiday 2023 by Crossing
Good morning Members,I am wanting to plan a holiday with my wife to Mauritius this year for the first time. We are both on South African Passports, but reside in Zambia for work purposes. We are both in our early 50's.Which is the best time to ...
Hello,Avoid when European schools are on holidays (Easter, mid-terms, Summer etc) as the prices for flights tend to go up a lot (and accommodation too I guess). The north and west are probably the most touristy and easiest to get around. Flic en ... Read More
Covid Vaccination by SarahNoor_Joomaye
Hi,I am from Switzerland and wish to travel to Mauritius by end of July. I am not vaccinated for the Covid. What are the sanitary restrictions in Mauritius? Do I have first to stay in quarantine? Thanks and best regardsNoor
We went recently to the James Burty Gymnasium in Curepipe. We were the only ones there and so no restrictions by name etc. Last vaccination is at 2.00pm. I think they are open Monday to Saturday. Read More
Covid Vaccination by SarahNoor_Joomaye
Hi,I am from Switzerland and wish to travel to Mauritius by end of July. I am not vaccinated for the Covid. What are the sanitary restrictions in Mauritius? Do I have first to stay in quarantine? Thanks and best regardsNoor
@AuntyBooboo That's completely at odds with any medical or scientific publications. What's the basis for your statement? Interested. Read More
Driving safely in Mauritius? by coolinny
I've been living in Mauritius for 6 months now and I'm happy with the situation for the most part.Mauritians are friendly to me, and I am learning new cultural differences every day.But there are still difficulties that cannot be overcome.That's ...
I saw a driving instructor yesterday, giving a lesson, with one hand on the steering wheel "helping" the student turn onto a main road and his other hand on the phone while holding a conversation. That says it all.Because there are worse places to ... Read More