Living in Curepipe and Floréal: Life on Mauritius’s Central Plateau
Curepipe and Floréal: a plateau climate cooler than the coast, a full town with a metro, and special buying rules for foreigners.
Living in Beau Plan, Mauritius: the Pamplemousses Smart City Day to Day
A new town in northern Mauritius: shops, school, homes and limits, before you settle or buy in Beau Plan.
Living in Albion, Mauritius: The Quiet West Coast Between Port Louis and Flic en Flac
A former fishing village between Port Louis and Flic en Flac: real life, schools, healthcare, PDS property and land prices in Albion, Mauritius.
Student Accommodation Near the University of Mauritius in Réduit
Réduit’s campus has no student residence. Here’s where to live nearby, how to get to class by Metro Express, and what to check before signing a furnished lease.
Living in Poste Lafayette, Mauritius: Villas on a Windy East Coast Lagoon
Poste Lafayette pairs steady kitesurfing wind with a still lightly built east coast lagoon, and PDS access to residency from USD 375,000. What living and buying here really involves.
Grand Baie Neighbourhoods Compared: La Croisette, La Salette, Sottise, Pointe aux Canonniers
La Croisette, La Salette, Sottise, Pointe aux Canonniers: four Grand Baie neighbourhoods with very different budgets, character and buyer profiles.
Sega Dance Lessons in Mauritius: Where to Actually Take One
There’s no dedicated sega dance school in Mauritius, but real options exist: hotel sega nights, the Beachcomber ravanne workshop, the Beau Bassin school, and the Festival International Kreol.
French Bakeries in Mauritius: Where to Find Real Bread
Le Fournil, Pains et Moulins, Boulangerie Maurice: three verified addresses, by area, for real French-style bread in Mauritius.
Mauritius National Budget 2024/2025: Key Measures Explained
Discover the key measures in Mauritius’s 2024/2025 National Budget, designed to strengthen economic resilience, support investment and promote a greener, more sustainable economy.
Public Holidays in Mauritius 2026: The Official List and What the Law Says
Mauritius has 15 public holidays in 2026. The official government list, and what the law says when a holiday falls on a Sunday.
The Best Beaches in the North of Mauritius, One by One
Pereybère, Bain Bœuf, Mont Choisy, Trou aux Biches, Cap Malheureux, Anse La Raie: a cove-by-cove guide to the north of Mauritius, activity by activity.
Growing Your Own Vegetables in Mauritius: What You Need to Know
Watering rules in force since August 2026, a seed import permit, and a two-season planting calendar: the real constraints of growing your own food in Mauritius.
Hiring a Contractor in Mauritius: Who to Call for Renovation Work
BLUP permit, CIA-registered contractor, independent tradesperson: who to call in Mauritius depending on your renovation work.
Tamarina: Life Inside Mauritius’s West Coast Golf Estate
Tamarina Golf Estate in Tamarin: a 206-hectare golf estate, IRS villas, schools and healthcare on Mauritius’s West coast. What to know before moving in.
Anahita: Life Inside Mauritius’s East Coast Golf Estate
Anahita: a 213-hectare IRS golf estate on Mauritius’s East coast — lifestyle, schools, healthcare, entry price and residence permit, verified with the EDB.
Heritage Bel Ombre: Life in Mauritius’s Southern Golf Estate
Championship golf, a 1,300-hectare nature reserve and IRS villas, 40 km from the airport: what living at Heritage Bel Ombre really involves.
Living Without a Car in Grand Baie: The Real Test
Living without a car in Grand Baie: what’s really walkable, the bus network, the absence of Uber and Bolt in Mauritius, and where the model breaks down.
Does Mauritius Drive on the Left? History and Practical Tips
Mauritius drives on the left, a legacy of British colonial rule (1810-1968). The historical reason, what current Mauritian law says, and the habits worth adjusting on the road.
Negotiating an Expat Package in Mauritius: Salary, Housing, School Fees
Base salary is only part of the deal. What to actually negotiate: the Occupation Permit floor, housing, school fees and tax treatment.
Learn Mauritian Creole: The Essentials for Fitting In
Mauritian Creole is spoken at home by 78.6% of the population. Essential phrases and habits to fit in as an expat in Mauritius.
Moving Back to France After Expat Life in Mauritius: What to Expect
The three-month gap in French health cover, no pension totalisation with Mauritius, and customs relief for shipping furniture home: what really changes when you move back.
Raising Trilingual Children in Mauritius: French, English, Creole
Creole every day, English at school, French as a subject: how children in Mauritius naturally grow up trilingual, and how parents can support each language.
Helping Your Child Settle Into a New School in Mauritius
Signs of struggle, the first weeks, staying in touch with teachers, the official term dates: what actually helps a child settle into a new school in Mauritius.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Mauritius: The Full Import Procedure
The official import permit, health protocol, banned breeds and quarantine rules for bringing your dog or cat to Mauritius, step by step.
Chikungunya and Dengue in Mauritius: Vaccines and Precautions That Actually Matter
What the WHO, CDC, ECDC and FCDO actually say about the chikungunya and dengue situation in Mauritius, the vaccines worth considering, and the precautions that matter.