Genevieve
Serial expatFrench expat in Mauritius
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About me
French
Lives in Flic-en-Flac
Speaks French, English, Kreol (a little)
Registration: 01 June 2012
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MAURITIUS IS DANGEROUS for outsider/foreigner/expat? by Guestposter006
I was born here, lived in Australia & moved back here this year. Members of my local Mauritian family have warned me about being targeted because I am not a 'real Mauritian' & locals can tell. They have said that it would be dangerous for ...
@shirley1421971I was born in Mauritius too from Mauritian parents and grandparents. My parents emigrated to France when I was 11. I lived for decades in France. In 2014 I went back to Flic en Flac where I had bought an apartment. After 8 years, in ... Read More
Noisy frogs by Macmac0065
Hello, both times ive been in Mauritius ive been fascinated by the noise created by what i Believe are frogs or toads. Are those frogs big & could someone put a pic of the noisy frogs? Would be embarrassing if it wasnt frogs. Merry christmas ...
Hello Macmac, they are buffalo toads also called bufos. They are much bigger than regular toads. You can type 'pictures of bufos' to see how they look. Geneviève Read More
Life as a digital nomad in Mauritius by Diksha
Hi everyone, Digital nomadism has become more and more popular in the past few months and Mauritius seems to be the perfect spot for it. If you are a digital nomad yourself, please share with us your experience of this new way of working in ...
I was able to go on with my online job of teaching English (as a highly qualified teacher) and French, my native language through Zoom, Skype and Whatspp. I never had any network problem. Of course some jobs can't be done online, such as ... Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
My impression up to today is that nobody knows when the borders will open. The closure has indeed been extended to July 31st. I follow a facebook page called Mauritius in quarantine where people post useful infos and disagree about the dates of ... Read More
Flic en Flac to ebene by yashvigunputh
Hello, I live at Flic en Flac and work at Ebene. Is there any carpooling or van available please?
You can post on Facebook page Flic en Flac community. Read More
Government schools by lapierre82
I am a teacher in Australia wanting to relocate with my family at the end of the year to Mauritius. After one interview & being told what I will earn as a teacher I am feeling extremely deflated. I was under the impression I would be paid as an ...
I wouldn't recommend any government school apart from Loretto schools and Saint Esprit school in Quatre-Bornes. If you want better wages apply to English-speaking private schools such as West Coast in Cascavelle. Read More
Enjoying your quarantine in Mauritius? by Silvan0
Diary of an expat doing quarantine in Mauritius Arrival The plane landed on time, at 11 AM. We did our immigration formalities as usual and were out of the airport at 11:40. They gave us a blue or red envelope with all the information about the ...
Welcome to Mauritius, a tropical paradise. Read More
Renting in Mauritius - pros and cons by Blackriver
Hi everyone, I wanted to inquire how you go about renting a local property in Mauritius. 1. Is it similar to the UK i.e. 6 or 12 month contract availability, 4 weeks notice period, 1 month rent as deposit and references required? 2. What are ...
Hello, 1 and 2: similar to the UK and France as well. 3: they are all different, some are ok and some are terrible. You must be very cautious. I have heard a lot of dreadful stories. Some agents are dishonest too. A lot of people here - not all of ... Read More
LEARN FRENCH by VINCENTVANDERVENTER
Hi All Am soon to be expat.(mid year next year) Did a little basic french at school many years ago. Will probably be in the north area. Any advice on where I could attend classes or is it better to do something local in South Africa before I leave. ...
Je pense que vous avez utilisé Google Translate. Que veut dire donnez moi des charges ? Peut-être "Give me your fees." 500 rs de l'heure" Voua arrivez quand ? Read More
LEARN FRENCH by VINCENTVANDERVENTER
Hi All Am soon to be expat.(mid year next year) Did a little basic french at school many years ago. Will probably be in the north area. Any advice on where I could attend classes or is it better to do something local in South Africa before I leave. ...
Hello, I teach French and I live in Flic en Flac. I had a lot of expats pupils of very different origins. South-Africa, the USA, England, Denmark, Germany, Thailand, Egypt, Malaysia, Italy, and so on... Feel free to contact ... Read More
Intense French language courses? by gordon.campbell
Hello, I have just moved to Mauritius and I'm interested in learning French. I have a bit of knowledge from High School but I really need to start from the basics. I have the hole month of September with a lot of free time and I would be keen ...
Hi there, I give French lessons in Flic en Flac. I am the person mentioned before by Jenny. Cheers Read More
AirBNB in Mauritius by giovannirossi56
Does anyone know the regulations regarding AirBNB in Mauritius? Does one have to register at the government and get a "Tourist Accommodation Certificate"? Are AirBNB hosts liable to any tourist taxes?
Hello, I have looked for it but still can't find the documents about how to apply for a permit to rent a place "Tourist accommodation certificate". Is there any document that can be dowloaded? Or do I have to go to the offices of the ... Read More
looking for a french tutor in Flic en flac. by rushhh
Hi, My name is Jessi and I am from Seoul, S.Korea. I've moved to Mauritius with my husband recently and am looking for a French tutor in Flic en flac. I merely know few words in French, which means I am a total beginner. Since I do not drive, ...
Hi, I sent you a private message. Click on the envelope on the top right corner. Read More
looking for a french tutor in Flic en flac. by rushhh
Hi, My name is Jessi and I am from Seoul, S.Korea. I've moved to Mauritius with my husband recently and am looking for a French tutor in Flic en flac. I merely know few words in French, which means I am a total beginner. Since I do not drive, ...
Yes we can. Read More
looking for a french tutor in Flic en flac. by rushhh
Hi, My name is Jessi and I am from Seoul, S.Korea. I've moved to Mauritius with my husband recently and am looking for a French tutor in Flic en flac. I merely know few words in French, which means I am a total beginner. Since I do not drive, ...
I am a native French speaker and I give French and English lessons in Flic en Flac to children and adults too. Feel free to contact me. See you soon Geneviève Read More