@CanadianNomad
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Lives in Natal
Registration: 30 January 2010
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Visiting Mumbai/Fellow Travelers
Hi everyone, I'm visiting Mumbai August 10-12 until I leave to Surat for a week. Being a solo traveler I thought I would reach out to anyone here who might be interested in doing a little exploring for those days. A little about me, as you ... Read More
Expat community in Natal
Is anyone else interested in meeting up with fellow expants in Natal for a few drinks once a month or so? Seems to me like a good way to make connections with others from the area, and help out with those new to town geting adjusted. Read More
Puppy needs a home by CanadianNomad
Hi everyone, I was walking through the cane fields and came across a little puppy who was obviously malnutritioned. Thinking Mom would be back soon, I checked on the little boy for a couple days often, and there was no sign of Mom. Not to ...
Hi RedJayBird, Wise words indeed, thanks for the warning. You say to take precautions, but you did not mention what precautions to take. Other than ignoring ones compassionate side and doing nothing, I think we all would appreciate some ... Read More
Puppy needs a home by CanadianNomad
Hi everyone, I was walking through the cane fields and came across a little puppy who was obviously malnutritioned. Thinking Mom would be back soon, I checked on the little boy for a couple days often, and there was no sign of Mom. Not to ...
WONDERFUL! That's the power of a great community. Please give them my contact details and we can arrange to have them drop by (or vice versa). You're the best, Emma. Thank you SO much for your help. We saved this puppies life. Read More
Puppy needs a home by CanadianNomad
Hi everyone, I was walking through the cane fields and came across a little puppy who was obviously malnutritioned. Thinking Mom would be back soon, I checked on the little boy for a couple days often, and there was no sign of Mom. Not to ...
Thanks Emma, that would be great. Here are a few photos: http://www.kirkconcepts.com/puppy/ Read More
Puppy needs a home
Hi everyone, I was walking through the cane fields and came across a little puppy who was obviously malnutritioned. Thinking Mom would be back soon, I checked on the little boy for a couple days often, and there was no sign of Mom. Not to ... Read More
Car Rental by CanadianNomad
I am arriving in Mauritius March 11th and am in need of a car rental. Unfortunately all the car rental places I have found via google are much more expensive than the cars other people have mentioned in this forum. Can anyone recommend a good car ...
I would like to add a a note, this guy tried to screw me on the day of returning the car by saying I had to pay more. It also turns out he is not legally allowed to rent these cars which I found out from someone who is in the industry. So while he ... Read More
New law changing Occupational and Investor Permits by pbrough
We have learned that the Mauritius government is about to change specific conditions on the Occupational Permit, mainly related to minimum salary for expattiates which is going to be reviewed to +Rs75,000. This is because the FDI figures for 2009 ...
When I went to BOI they told me it would effect renewals also. Sad but true. I hope FeeAcers contact proves me to be wrong. Read More
EXPAT MEET UP APRIL 2010 by terence
After the success of our last meet in March, its time for our Expat.com family to meet again this month. I had discussed the date with Julian , and we feel that Saturday 24th April would be fine. If it is okay with you guys, we can go ahead with the ...
I'm in. S. Read More
EXPAT MEET UP APRIL 2010 by terence
After the success of our last meet in March, its time for our Expat.com family to meet again this month. I had discussed the date with Julian , and we feel that Saturday 24th April would be fine. If it is okay with you guys, we can go ahead with the ...
Just a recommendation... Why don't we rent a catamaran for the day and go swimming with the dolphins - something I've always wanted to do. This starts early in the morning and will finish by noon. Those who can't make it in the morning due to ... Read More
EXPAT MEET UP APRIL 2010 by terence
After the success of our last meet in March, its time for our Expat.com family to meet again this month. I had discussed the date with Julian , and we feel that Saturday 24th April would be fine. If it is okay with you guys, we can go ahead with the ...
another one already? I'm still recovering from the last one. ha ha Read More
Diving in Mauritius
I was talking to Alta and quite a few others about doing a dive course and Alta has been good enough to find a dive for us: Rs2600 at La Pirogue. It includes the theory, 1 x pool dive and 1 x sea dive . I have called and asked how much more it ... Read More
GAY by DISCREET
I want to live in mauritius. how big is the gay community over there??? is it unlawful to have same sex marriage??
Hi Discreet, You are contradicting yourself. In one message you are saying the bars are gay only and yet others you are saying it is open to all "regardless of your sexuality or sexual orientation". Which is it? Again, my recommendation is to ... Read More
GAY by DISCREET
I want to live in mauritius. how big is the gay community over there??? is it unlawful to have same sex marriage??
Couple things in addition, when I say discriminate against the locals I want to make it clear that I mean those that are not gay. I also found the mention regarding my comment about moving towards decriminalization. It says: "While homosexuality ... Read More
GAY by DISCREET
I want to live in mauritius. how big is the gay community over there??? is it unlawful to have same sex marriage??
I'm all for acceptance of individuals no matter what their Sex, race, and sexuality. We should have no place in our communities, no matter where in the world they are, for an bias against individuals of any kind what-so-ever. Yes, Mauritians are ... Read More