Dietmar
@Dietmar
German expat in Mauritius
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80 posts
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About me
German
Lives in Grand Baie
Speaks German, English, French, Portuges, Creole
Registration: 10 January 2011
Activity
Dangerous Roads in Mauritius by lesjar
I know the title sounds grim, but good information for the newcomers to the island about roads that have many accidents or lots of dangerous drivers will help them be more aware of the situation and avoid if need to or drive at other times. I would ...
Also need to add in that don't speed on the highway stretch that leads to and from the airport as often it is slippery and this is the part of the highway where I have seen the most of upturned vehicles on the side of the road! Some of the ... Read More
Dangerous Roads in Mauritius by lesjar
I know the title sounds grim, but good information for the newcomers to the island about roads that have many accidents or lots of dangerous drivers will help them be more aware of the situation and avoid if need to or drive at other times. I would ...
Hi Lesjar & All, some great observations shared! Round about tipp at night: Always when you approach it, drive absolutely slow and try to stop short at least and look well to both left and right because cyclists without any lights nor ... Read More
Bus to the airport by maurica2
Hello! Does anybody know if it's possible to go to the Airport from Grand Baie by bus?
Not a wise option - I say this with the reserve as it's depending on which scenario concerns you... Exception if this is what you really want to do :-) I enjoy bus rides to, but for the airport its a no go. You might also need to go to ... Read More
Brazilian wanting to move to Mauritius...How is ICT for people like me by vfschmitt
Hello everybody, my name is Vinicius and i'm visiting Mauritius in the next few weeks but i'm actually planning on moving to Mauritius soon. I'm a Web developer with a bachelor's degree in Computer science (UFRGS, Brazil). Can ...
Bom Dia Vinicius, have a look at Cybercity Ebene when you are here (in addition to many other locations you might visit). There are also various small web development agencies located here setup by expats and Mauritians not necessarily located in a ... Read More
Rent motorcycle or scooter in Mauritius by Lucacrem
Do you have some more info on the best quotation or service as per renting motorcycles in Mauritius?
Hi Jonas_B, The cheapest offer i have got so far is 125 CC for 300 RS per day for long term renting...For how long? Read More
Residence Permit by Fireworks C
How long does it take to get your Residence Permit in Mauritius ?
Consider 6 months. Read More
New to Grand Baie by sarahis
I've recently moved here from London with my 4 year old son...wondering if there's any clubs/activities in English for kids expat mums in the area can recommend? He's getting rather bored and I'm still undecided as to schooling ...
Have a look at the Funky Monkey coffee shop, they have a ball system game suited for his age, he can have a lot of fun there! It's situated along the main road of Pointe aux Canonniers, close to the bakery and vis a vis La Maison Colonial ... Read More
New : Subscribe to the Mauritius ads! by Julien
Hi, We are pleased to inform you that a new feature is available on expat-blog.com. You can now subscribe to the Mauritius: classifieds, job ads, housing ads. Dont miss any ads posted online anymore! How does it work? On each section, ...
Smart feed, well thought of! For those for example looking for a job - and also keeps users coming back to the website once they received a message of interest. Read More
Looking to start a new travel and tourism business by docindie
Hi all I've been a part of this forum for years now and have silently benefited from discussions taking place here. I have a comparatively new idea for a while now and was wondering if you guys could contribute to it. I'm an Indian citizen ...
Hi docindie, from reading your post it seems to me that you wish to offer tailor made individual itinaries for people that wish to discover Mauritius differently, that is more than just the famous routes and sightseeing spots. It's good to ... Read More
Looking for strange objects by vadim kampel
Maybe somebody knows where i can find in mauritius, give me your advice please! 1. hunters gun (can be broken, just for decoration). Maybe i can find hunter shop on Island? http://www.lanzaroteinformation.com/files/Hunting%20gun_2.jpg 2. serf ...
Hi, for "2. serf head/horns" I would try to start by asking at places like Valley of Ferney, Domaine des 7 Vallées, Casela, and some other big parks/domaine. I ate serf at Domaine des 7 Vallées once so I suppose they might be ... Read More
Salaries in Mauritius by LeighSA
Hi, I found this list on salaryexplorer.com, wondering if anybody with first hand knowledge can tell me if these salaries are realistic? Also, could someone please tell me, is Rs the same as MUR.. ie both Mauritian Rupee or is Rs Indian Rupee? [1] ...
The Defi Plus newspaper published yesterday on several pages wage structures of various jobs. I haven't been able to find it online but it should be listed here soon: Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training Read More
Where to live when working in Port Louis by jacquisl
Hey guys! I've trolled the forums for info on this but still not really sure. My question is just which areas to look for accommodation. I'm in my early twenties and moving to Mauritius for May - August for work in Port Louis. I'm ...
Hello, Grand Baie is not that touristic if you have mass tourism in mind and in comparison to some other tourstic destinations abroad. It is a village with several centres and offers various facilities often in walking distance. Living close to ... Read More
Healthcare in Mauritius by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Mauritius ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Mauritius? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Reading all these posts shows there is a still a long road ahead with lots of improvements to be made. It's often also mentioned in the news that long patient documentation records just get lost! IT/Database/Networks required... It will take a ... Read More
Vibe for young people living in Mauritius!? by 6mboyjam
Hi all. Thanks for taking the time to read this post. Im a 27 year old South African and my brother and I have decided to quit our jobs and kick things off in Mauritius. Iv read a lot about living in the country but have found that a lot of ...
Hello, if you want to know more about events such as cultural, festivals, music, cinema, art and more you should have a look at the local KOZÉ website. KOZÉ Read More
Ice Cream in Mauritius by Fightholic
Where i can buy the best selfmade Ice Cream? Are there any nice ice cafes around the island? Can you recommend a nice place in flic en flac or grand baie for sitting and enjoying ?
Mamamia has now moved to La Croisette, their Ice Cream is to my taste very good! Try there. And next to it you have a coffee shop of a south african brand. But if you prefer a more personalised touch with contact to the owner you should go to ROOTS ... Read More