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Thanks for your kind words. Glad that you enjoyed the video. ☺️👋

Hi Anoushka. I updated the description of the video to specify that this is a Tamoul Mauritian wedding in specific while elaborating on the fact that many wedding styles and religions are observed in Mauritius. Thank you for your feedback

​@@expatsierrai just wanted to clarify. We have people of different faith: hindu, tamoul, Muslim, catholic, Christian etc and wedding differs. But what is more beautiful is that we come together as one, making the celebrations special with love, peace and respect among one another.

Thank you 👋. Such a cool experience. ☺️

Thank you, Charise. I'm happy to hear that you found the video informative. 🎯 ☺️

Thank you. I was so amazed at the process involved in wearing a saree. It was a fun experience. ☺️

Thank you for your kind words and for watching. 😊👋

Im happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your continued support. 😊

Yes, their weddings are a completely different experience in so many ways. Thanks for watching. 😊

Thank you, Jill! ☺Such a lovely cultural immersive experience.

Thank you for your kind words. It's not always easy to speak on issues when using a public platform but it also doesn't feel good to hold back on speaking your truth. Thanks again for your understanding and support. 😊👋

@@expatsierra yes i really can translate ur experience as I travel a lot to other countries also,you know as life has become more expensive nowadays since COVID so people are more concentrate on how to gain profit from you than giving you a good services or how to behave with a person well. As for me being a Mauritian local I face this kind of situation also but people are genuinely nice in Mauritius as for me only in some business area you can face real difficulty about price tag or services ..

@@expatsierra there are many small issue that have to be corrected and learn from it so any person can have a fair treat hope my fellow Mauritian brother's and sisters can learn from your videos and thnks for sharing

Thank you for watching. 😊

Thank you for the positive feedback :) Are you and your family enjoying the island so far?

@@expatsierra Yes we love it, my daughter has settled into school nicely, which was our biggest fear. It’s such a big move from England to Mauritius. But “so far so great”

👋 Welcome and thank you for watching. ☺️

Thank you for your kind words. 👋☺️

Hi Theodosia 👋. Thanks for your kind words. 😊

I seem to get mistaken for being Mauritian/Creole a lot. But they definitely try to come for my pockets when they hear my North American accent. It helps to have locals on your side if you are going to come here.

@@expatsierra I was thinking of vacationing in Mauritius for a week or 2 but having a lot of apprehension about it now. I want my people to come and have a good time and not be judged if you know what I mean

@BlackCoasterGeek yes, I get it. You have every right to go where you are celebrated. Coming here will definitely be a gamble. If you do, I hope that you'll get the chance to encounter the many kind-hearted and generous Mauritians that do go out of their way to be helpful. 🙏🏽

@@expatsierra Appreciate you Queen

I'm happy that you found the video informative and helpful in your decision-making process. Thank you for watching. 👋😊

Thanks for the tip, Navin. ☺️👍

Thank you for watching and best wishes to you for your move. 🥳👏🏽

Bon jour Sierra. I have made it to Mauritius currently in Grand Baie. I would love to meet up and buy you a coffee or beverage of your choice if you are open.

Bonjour and welcome to MU 🇲🇺👋. Please send me a message on Instagram or click the About section on RUclips and contact me via email. ☺️

@@expatsierra will do

@expatsierra I am Sorry I don't have Instagram did not see an email only a website on RUclips.

Prego! Thanks for watching. 🤗☺️

Im glad that it was helpful. Thank you for watching. ☺️👋

I'm happy to hear that you found the video helpful. Best wishes and thanks for watching. ☺️👋

Hello and thank you for your message. I have not entered the Mauritian job market but upon further research I was able to find that the average monthly income in Mauritius is between MUR 25,000 - MUR 30,000 which translates to $600-$750. There may be variations depending upon skill so it's best to just do some online research to further narrow this down for your particular situation. Best wishes.

Hi there 🙋🏾‍♀️. Yes, I'm still in Mauritius. ☺️

Great to know and you're very welcome. Thanks for watching. ☺️👋

Good point. 👍😊🎯

I heard this as well!

Thanks for sharing. You're right! There's a huge contrast. The center seems more community-minded and the coast is more to each their own. So far, the weather and the lower cost of living are my highlights about living in the center of the isle. 😊

Would you say those are the best for families with middle school children?

Rose Hill and Curepipe are definitely more family-oriented locations. However, I'm not knowledgeable about the quality of the school systems. I recommend doing a Facebook search as there are many active and community-based Facebook groups for towns in Mauritius available where you can also get some useful feedback.

Thank you for your feedback, Sophia. Life truly begins when we step outside of our comfort zone. It's always worth a try. ☺️

Thank you. ☺️👋

Oh, I did 😅. What was your experience like?

Public or private medical services..

I've dabbled in both, but I think customer service is a pretty unique experience here for the most part.

@@expatsierra Thanks for your help..God bless

With respect do you like Mauritius ?

Thank you for watching. Happy to help! ☺️

Hello and yes time really does fly! I'm sure that the southwest of the island is filled with enough natural beauty for you and your family 😊. "AFREEca is the future": I approve this message. 👍

Thank you for the positive feedback. 🥰

Hello and thank you for your suggestion. More content related to the center of Mauritius is a great idea. I'll take that into consideration for my next video. Thanks again for tuning in. 😊

Not that I'm aware of 😊. People often assume that I'm Mauritian upon first glance here.

Port Louis is a very hot and humid location. Being away from family and friends certainly gets tough at times but I think being abroad is a unique experience that many don't get to have. I cant say that Mauritius is my forever, but if all fails, I can always go home 😊. I personally use SafetyWing for my nomad insurance. As of now the deductible is $250. Feel welcome to check out their site to see if it's suits your individual needs.

@@expatsierra Retired people can't use the nomad insurance of Safety Wing. How do long term retirees get covered? About the weather, do people have to spend most of their time in air-conditioning because of the high humidity? Is it like living in a sauna??

I'm not well-versed in retirement insurance but I would recommend joining Expat.com where people post in forums and ask questions about retirement and Mauritius quite often. Most accommodations and establishments have air conditioning and/or fans. If it's too hot during the day, then evening activities are possible but humidity is always lurking since it's an island.

Hello and thanks for tuning in 😊. Port Louis isn't very hilly however the sidewalks aren't always neatly paved which can be a bit daunting. There also are large gaps/canals between the streets and the sidewalks. I'm assuming that this is to help for flooding but I'm not 100% sure. You should also keep in mind that many areas in Mauritius do not have sidewalks but Port Louis seems to be the main exception in this case. Port Louis also tends to be *very* hot and humid and is next to a pier. In the US and Canada you tend to feel cool temps when you move close to a body of water but its the opposite in Mauritius. Being close to a beach or pier will feel hotter and more humid. Curepipe is in the center of the island and tends to be one of the coolest locations in terms of temps. Distance from friends and family can be a challenge but I guess it also depends on the individual. Frequent usage of Whatsapp and other messaging services can be helpful.

@@expatsierra How do people close to amenities, which I assume is in Port Louis, handle the high heat and humidity? Are they confined most of the time to air-conditioning?

Thank you for checking in 😊 and my apologies for slacking 😅. I'm still in MU but just juggling a lot more tasks these days. I'm planning to film a video about my 1 year anniversary in MU very soon. Stay tuned and thanks again. ☺️

You're very welcome, Yamuna. Thanks for tuning in 😊. Currently, the Premium Visa can be extended for 6 - 12 months at a time. I don't think that there is any public information that exists which states how many times a person can renew though. I hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for watching. Yes, Mauritius experiences cyclone season typically between the months of November - April.

@@expatsierra omg how do yall prepare? Have you experienced one? That’s the only thing that worries me.

This was my first year in Mauritius and my first time experiencing cyclones. I've observed that some just bring steady rain and moderate winds while others can be very scary. Cyclone Belal has been the most catastrophic this season and it wreaked a lot of havoc when it passed through. For me, it was like seeing something from a movie...it was very surreal. To prepare, the weather authority will classify the intensity of the storm from 1-5. 1-2 is when you should buy your provisions. 3-5 is when places start to shut down and soon everyone will be mandated to stay at home.

@@expatsierra Girl everything else is perfect but those cyclones are the only thing that sort of holds me back from Mauritius. Based on how peaceful you seem it must be worth it though. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

I'm happy that you found the video helpful. Thank you for watching! Mauritius welcomes you. 😊 🇲🇺

I'm so happy that you found the info useful. Thank you for watching! 😊

Hello 👋. Thank you for watching and subscribing. I'm glad that you found my content to be resourceful. 😊