devi
@devidou
Mauritian expat in the USA
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About me
Mauritian
Lives in San Francisco
Speaks Anglais, Francais, Creole and I am studying Spanish!
Registration: 08 August 2011
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello! A very long time ago...2011 in fact, I posted here as I was moving to Mauritius! I received a lot of help from you all and here I am again, this time I鈥檓 preparing my retirement to Mexico. I鈥檓 interested in Bucerias or anywhere ... Read More
Americans moving to Mauritius by vjohnsonbarrett
I'm directing my questions to Americans who have relocated to Mauritius, since that is my current frame of reference. My husband is negotiating an employment package right now, and I have many questions. Having lived on Saipan and in Shanghai, I ...
Hahaha! Thanks for pointing this out, I didn't even noticed as this discussion popped up on my notifications! Oh well... Read More
Americans moving to Mauritius by vjohnsonbarrett
I'm directing my questions to Americans who have relocated to Mauritius, since that is my current frame of reference. My husband is negotiating an employment package right now, and I have many questions. Having lived on Saipan and in Shanghai, I ...
Hi I see that most of your questions on food and electronics have been answered. Most are correct, we used to come here on vacations from San Francisco when my kids were young and at the time there was absolutely nothing for their American tastes ... Read More
very new to the expat community by shamal_
:lol: Relatively new to Mauritius, and very new to the expat community. I was born and raised in California, USA, currently studying here! I can speak conversational Espanol (mexican spanish) and a bit of Hindi! would love to meet new people here ...
Being from the US, I was referring to that president! Read More
very new to the expat community by shamal_
:lol: Relatively new to Mauritius, and very new to the expat community. I was born and raised in California, USA, currently studying here! I can speak conversational Espanol (mexican spanish) and a bit of Hindi! would love to meet new people here ...
Welcome to Mauritius Shamal! Long way from home! I've been back here since October...from San Francisco! Which part of California are you from? #notmypresident Devi Read More
How to obtain Certificate of Citizenship by cape2211
I was born outside of Mauritius, my father is Mauritian by birth and as such I am eligible for Mauritian Citizenship by Decent. In order to apply for my passport I believe I first need to apply for National Identity Card as you need to provide ...
Hi All, Just in case no one has called the PMO yet...i was born here, my daughters in the US. This is what I was told: -My daughters and I need to go to the PMO with all our birth certificates, and passports where they will establish that they are ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi llinllinn, Thank you for the info. The reason I mentioned Pattaya was because of what i saw in the documentary I watched, misleading maybe? I'll definitely check out the places you recommended. At this point I know I would like to be very ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Gosh i can't remember. it was on DW, which is a German TV channel we get in the US. It was mostly about women retiring in Pattaya. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi, I'm new to this Forum. I currently live in San Francisco. I am very interested in finding all possible information on retirement in Pattaya. I watched a very interesting documentary on a European channel and apparently there is quite a ... Read More
Looking for expat friends in Flic en Flac! by devidou
Hi all, I've been in Mauritius for 6 months now! And the last 3 months in Flic en Flac. I must say its a great little beach town with a very good mix of locals and expats! But the problem being a single woman makes it difficult to go out alone! So ...
@ Rosiewestie: Yeah we met than night, I remember. Late response I know but I haven't been on 海角社区 for a while!Take care. @ Jenniff: No I'm not british. PM me with your questions. Read More
LOOKING FOR A PUPPY OF A MEDIUM-LARGE DOG
Hi Have you tried to contact PAWS? They have many dogs that need to be adopted. Good luck. Devidou Read More
Looking for expat friends in Flic en Flac! by devidou
Hi all, I've been in Mauritius for 6 months now! And the last 3 months in Flic en Flac. I must say its a great little beach town with a very good mix of locals and expats! But the problem being a single woman makes it difficult to go out alone! So ...
Thanks for the suggestion guys! I'll give it a try. Have a great week end. Devidou Read More
Thanksgiving! by CourtinUSVI
Hi All, Just wondering if there are any Americans in Mauritius who might like to celebrate Thanksgiving this year? :) Even if you aren't American, but like celebrating Thanksgiving anyway...it would be fun to plan a big lunch/dinner in November. ...
Hi Courtney, I think that's a great idea! I'd love to do that! Let me know more... Thanks. Devidou Read More
Looking for expat friends in Flic en Flac!
Hi all, I've been in Mauritius for 6 months now! And the last 3 months in Flic en Flac. I must say its a great little beach town with a very good mix of locals and expats! But the problem being a single woman makes it difficult to go out alone! So ... Read More
Walk at "Le Pouce" Saturday 18th April
Good idea Harmonie! Thanks. Devidou Read More
Tsunami Alert? by alisa_ram
According to the newspaper "Le Mauricien", we are on Tsunami alert at the moment. If anyone has more info,please post. Those living on the coasts,please be very careful.
Veruska, I'm not sure earthquakes are predictable, in California we've been waiting for "The Big One" for a number of years now...Of course I'm no scientist, but none of them has been able to give us an approximate. All they've been able to advise ... Read More
Apartment to rent as from begining of May 2012 by xtf
Hi, I currently live and rent an apartment in Flic en Flac but intends to relocate by the end of April. I'm looking for a new tenant for my landlord who is not in Mauritius. The apartment has two bedrooms with two bathrooms (one per room), large ...
Hi I'm very interested in your offer I'm arriving in Mauritius on the 10th of April and will be needing a place to rent as of May 1st. Do you have a lease on the apartment and for how long? If I understand correctly you are subletting, will the ... Read More
Passport renewal! by devidou
Hi everyone, I sent my passport to be renewed via the Mauritian embassy in Washington,DC, one month ago. I called them today to get an update, and I was told by a very cheery employee, that the passport has been sent to Mauritius and that it will ...
@ Alisa_ram, I've sent an email to the contact posted on the portal, no answer yet! @ Disha, like External said, California to DC, not too easy! @ External, I've sent all the docs required, I was advised by the embassy to include my contact so ... Read More
Passport renewal!
Hi everyone, I sent my passport to be renewed via the Mauritian embassy in Washington,DC, one month ago. I called them today to get an update, and I was told by a very cheery employee, that the passport has been sent to Mauritius and that it will ... Read More
car rental/voiture a louer by shafick
are u in need of a car and is it your first voyage to mauritius, then feel free to contact me on my email add [moderated: no free ads] nissan march ak 12 automatic; toyota duet automatic; n big cars as well at very cheap and reliable price
Hi Julien, I'm also interested in finding out where to rent a car at such low rates! PM me since we can't advertise on the forum. Merci d'avance. Devidou Read More
Voluntary Work in Mauritius by joseph27
Hi All, I move to Mauritius in January 2007 after taking early retirement in the UK. My wife is from Mauritius but my married children and grandchildren are in the UK, plus family in Dublin (mine) I have attempted to do voluntary work (actually ...
islander77 a 茅crit: check orphanages, Please advise as to where these orphanages are. Thank you. D Read More
After work in Metropolis on Friday 9th Dec
Hi Terrence, I would have gladly come, but I'm a little too far:) Very soon though! Have fun. Devidou Read More
International moving companies...
Thanks Julien...I'm contacting them... Have a great week end! Devidou Read More
International moving companies...
Hi all, Has anyone moved from the US recently,or not so recently, and if so, what moving company did you use? I'm trying to get a quote and there are so many companies! I would love to get a recommendation! Thank you. Devidou Read More
new in Mauritius by diena
Hi im Diena just arrived from South Africa. My husband is working here. Is there any charity where I can volunteer near flic en flac where i dont have to pay ? Thanks for any suggestions .
Hi Diena I"m reading the posts of many new arrivals...by April 2012 I will be in your shoes!!! How are you getting along? Did you get to volunteer at Paws? I was thinking of contacting them when I arrive...I'm sure I will have lots of questions ... Read More
Ladies of a Certain Age! by donna4rich
Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ...
@Donna Are you already in Mauritius and if so how are you managing? I read your posts and even though I have some cousins around my age, I would like to make some friends who are like minded! I shall be arriving around April 2012. Please PM me if ... Read More
Moving to Mauritius! Can't wait! The land of my father! by GuestPoster269
Hello all! I hope everyone is well, I have been reading posts on this site for a while and I am finally moving to Mauritius! I am a British born father of two girls, currently living in London. My father is originally from Mauritius, Vacoas, my ...
Hi All, I'm reading all your posts and everyone of you writes about my fear. I left Mauritius when I was 18, I've lived in several places in Europe before moving to the US. After more than 20 years in the US, I've decided that it was time to go ... Read More
Where to live by IrishWildGeese
Hi All, I will be moving to Mauritius this Saturday and I'm really looking forward to it. I will be working for a company based in Ebene City and I will be in hotel close by for the 1st month or so. During that month I will be looking for more ...
Hi all, Does anyone live in Albion or knows of someone who lives there? I'm trying to get some info on the place... Thanks a bunch. D. Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
Maybe so but that was a first for me...So I had to share it. Read More
Hi all !! by hazzle11
Hello everyone, I am Mauritian but have been in Australia for quite a while..then back in Mauritius. And well, I was kinda missing Aussie and while surfing around I landed on this blog. So... 1.I聮d like to know if this blog is reserved only for ...
Hey Great to hear from you! Rodrigues sounds great, though I can't imagine there's lots to do... I've been thinking about going back for a while now, but always chickened out the last minute, lol. But this time I'm doing it. I remember when I was ... Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
Double standard, biased attitude...bottom line its racism pure and simple. I was born in Mauritius,of indian descent, I live in California, the most liberal state, some would say. After September 11, I was walking to my car, and a woman screamed at ... Read More
Seriously considering a move to Mauritius and need advice by Henry Porter
My family and I are interested in moving to Mauritius. We would like to live there with our four children. I have read through the www.gov.mu but the options do not quite fit our family. I聮ve also read through this forum but can聮t find exactly ...
Hi Alisa_Ram Thank you so much! I'm going to visit that website right now! Take care Read More
Seriously considering a move to Mauritius and need advice by Henry Porter
My family and I are interested in moving to Mauritius. We would like to live there with our four children. I have read through the www.gov.mu but the options do not quite fit our family. I聮ve also read through this forum but can聮t find exactly ...
Hi Nadeem, I came across this old post and it seems that you know about citizenship. I have dual nationality, Mauritian and American. My daughters who are 26 and 21, would both like to obtain Mauritian citizenship. Is it still ... Read More
Hi all !! by hazzle11
Hello everyone, I am Mauritian but have been in Australia for quite a while..then back in Mauritius. And well, I was kinda missing Aussie and while surfing around I landed on this blog. So... 1.I聮d like to know if this blog is reserved only for ...
Hi Hazzle11 Glad to see you here! I'm in a similar status, mauritian but lived abroad for a long time, but unlike you, I'm not back yet, but thinking about it. How long were you gone? You've been back a while? Thanks for joining this blog. I'm ... Read More
Looking for job in Mauritius
Hi, Its true that most people speak french but it seems to me that the administration is mostly english I miight be wrong. Knowledge of both languages is surely an asset. Read More
Relocating to Mauritius by devidou
I never thought that I would be doing this! But the time has come and my mind is made, I definitely want to go back to Mauritius for a couple of years, after having lived in San Francisco for 24 years. So all of you out there who's done this, HELP! ...
Terence Thanks for these links, hopefully I'll get a hit. Devi Read More
Relocating to Mauritius by devidou
I never thought that I would be doing this! But the time has come and my mind is made, I definitely want to go back to Mauritius for a couple of years, after having lived in San Francisco for 24 years. So all of you out there who's done this, HELP! ...
Thanks Terence, I'd love to do that but San Francisco is 2 days of travel time to Mauritius...so it not really easy to just pop over. If you have any contact...I'm even considering hotels... Take care, Devi Read More
Relocating to Mauritius by devidou
I never thought that I would be doing this! But the time has come and my mind is made, I definitely want to go back to Mauritius for a couple of years, after having lived in San Francisco for 24 years. So all of you out there who's done this, HELP! ...
Thanks Armand. I would like to get a contact list for the the head of Air France and also CorsairFly. If any works there can you please let me know the inside scoop! Are they hiring. I am currently supervisor of Customer Service and operations for ... Read More
Relocating to Mauritius
I never thought that I would be doing this! But the time has come and my mind is made, I definitely want to go back to Mauritius for a couple of years, after having lived in San Francisco for 24 years. So all of you out there who's done this, HELP! ... Read More