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Orchids68

Orchids68

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Mauritian expat wishing to go back to

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About me

Mauritian, Married with children

Lives in Grand Gaube, Rivière du Rempar

Speaks English, French, Mauritian creole, basic German and a little Hindi.

Registration: 06 December 2016

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Orchids68 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Busy Bee29

MCB resident bank account by Busy Bee29

Good morning all,I wonder if anybody experienced the same when trying to open up a resident bank account with the MCB. We had been at the branch in Black River THREE WEEKS AGO and an Officer had been taking care of the application. After ...

Orchids68

@Busy Bee29 I read your message with considerable sadness.  This is the state in which we now live whereby people’s time are just simply taken for granted and wasted as officials please.  I am not with MCB for very good reasons ... Read More

Orchids68 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Pascale05

Video Surveillance/ security door/CCTV by Pascale05

Hello everyone,Our beautiful island is suffering with the craziness of this new economy. Sadly, my parents house in Medine Bambous have been robed, electric wires, tv, then the police came and did an inventory. A week after, the robbers came again ...

Orchids68

So sorry to hear about your plea.  What do you mean by electric cables having been stolen? Did they remove your cables throughout the house?  My house has been burgled several times while it was under refurbishment over the last 3 years ... Read More

Orchids68 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Loïc

Adopting a pet in Mauritius by Loïc

Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Mauritius. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a ...

Orchids68

Hello As a pet owner, i think the following goes without saying but for some expats in Mauritius, it does not register. Mauritius is a warm country so pets can live outdoors in their own homes. That’s the easiest. Pets’ homes can be ... Read More

Orchids68 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Raising kids in Mauritius by Priscilla

Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Mauritius different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Mauritius? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...

Orchids68

Nishu, i have read your notes and read some replies. I am a mauritian living abroad at the moment but cannot wait to relocate to mauritius, with kids this time. My children love mauritius because of the pace and what it offers. Sounds to me you ... Read More

Orchids68 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Limao

RENT - Estate Agents by Limao

Hi We will be moving to Mauritus in July - August , we are going for 2 weeks in June and we would like to see some places. Can anyone tell me how the estate agents work? What the approx deposit, fees, etc And if one one can recommend one , that ...

Orchids68

I would like to know too. I am a landlord who live in Germany. I think I am a wonderful Landlord. Read More

Orchids68 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Philip I

Research trip ahead of possible emigration to Mauritius by Philip I

Hi, My wife and I are looking to possibly move in a year or two to Mauritius after we retire here in the UK. We are coming to the island at the end of January 2017 for 3 weeks to thoroughly explore the right places to live, check out possibilities ...

Orchids68

Hello Philip i have a property for rent in The North, advertised here. It is a rather large house though, too big perhaps for a couple unless kids visiting. Read More

Orchids68 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Property prices in Mauritius by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Mauritius is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What ...

Orchids68

Tamarin is full of tourists hence more thieves too. Read More

Orchids68 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Property prices in Mauritius by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Mauritius is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What ...