Living in Mauritius: Cost, Internet, Transport and Daily Life
Our guide to living in Mauritius, based on several months on the island, with updated context on mobile data, transport, costs, where to stay, and what works well for remote workers.
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Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mauritius with Academie Jaunbocus Tawfiq
Learning BJJ / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mauritius with Academie Jaunbocus Tawfiq.
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Mauritian Creole, French, and English: A Complete Traveller’s Guide to the Languages of Mauritius
A traveller’s guide to the languages of Mauritius: speaking Mauritian Creole, French, and English.
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Driving in Mauritius: Rental Car and Road Guide (2026)
A 2026 guide to driving in Mauritius for visitors: driving licence questions, left-side driving, road conditions, parking, navigation, rental cars, fuel, and what has changed since our trip.
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10 Ways to Say How are you in French to Sound Like a Local
How to say How are You in French in just the important ways.
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Fusion Fight and Fitness Review — BJJ and Muay Thai in Cairns, Australia
A review of my three months at Fusion Fight and Fitness in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
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Twenty Four Hours in Shiraz
A personal account of living as a Baha’i through the Iranian Revolution. By my father, Abbas Hooshmand.
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Review of SASSOM MMA, a BJJ/Striking/Martial Arts and Gym in Brisbane, Australia
A fairly long review of my months of training at SASSOM MMA, a martial arts gym in Brisbane, Australia.
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Lyrics to “Dubai Dubai” by Noam Shuster-Eliassi + Translation
Lyrics to the song “Dubai, Dubai” by Israeli comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi.
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7 Simple Ways to Say No in Arabic
No in Arabic is simply laa لأ, but saying no isn’t always so clear-cut. Here are different ways to say no in Arabic, and when you can use them depending on the message you want to send.
