The Dodo of Mauritius: What We Really Know About the Extinct Bird
When the dodo died out, why, where its bones were found and where to see its skeleton in Port Louis.
History of Mauritius: from Arab navigators to the Republic
The history of Mauritius in key dates: an uninhabited island, Dutch settlement, Isle de France, British rule, indentured labour, independence in 1968 and the Republic in 1992 – and what it still shapes today.
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.
Le Morne Brabant: the Story of Mauritius’ Sacred Mountain
Maroon refuge, the legend of 1 February 1835, UNESCO listing, the national flower: the story of Le Morne Brabant, the sacred mountain of south-west Mauritius.