The local life guide
Tips, culture, transport, street food: everything we wish we'd known on arrival — written by locals.
Practical
Money, seasons, health, wifi, budget: the essentials to travel easy.
Transport
Rent, bus or taxi: how to move around smart and hassle-free.
Bus, taxi or rental car: getting around Mauritius stress-free
5 min · read
Renting a car or scooter in Mauritius: the traps to avoid
6 min · read
Taxi or app: what a ride really costs in Mauritius
4 min · read
Every Thursday
The weekend alert 🌴
Every Thursday, the best plans from Friday to Monday — concerts, markets, beaches, family outings — sorted by region, straight to your inbox.
Beaches
North, east, west: which beach to pick by wind and crowds.
Wind, tide, season: how to pick the right spot on the right day
5 min · read
Which beach to pick depending on the wind (and your plans)
5 min · read
Northern beaches: Trou aux Biches, Mont Choisy and Pereybère under the microscope
5 min · read
Ile aux Cerfs without breaking the bank: public boat, picnic and smart tips
4 min · read
Nature & sport
Hiking, snorkeling, dolphins, kitesurf: the island's great outdoors.
Food & drink
Street food, tables d'hôtes, rum, tea: Mauritian food from A to Z.
Culture
Séga, religious festivals, Kreol, bazaars: the island's soul.
A little Creole phrasebook to chat with locals
3 min · read
Sega, seggae and live music: where to feel the island's beat
5 min · read
Divali, Cavadee, Eid, austral Christmas: the calendar of festivals that light up the island
6 min · read
Markets and bazaars: where to browse, taste and haggle like a local
5 min · read
Family
With kids, as a couple or on a picnic: outings together.
Picnicking with children in Mauritius: the spots that work
4 min · read
Mauritius with kids: the top 10 activities that never miss
6 min · read
Mauritius for two: romantic ideas that don't smell like a honeymoon package
5 min · read
Picnicking in Mauritius: the best spots, from lagoon to forest
4 min · read