Ravi moves to Centre de Flacq, the east coast's kitesurfing hub, and dives into the island's largest market, the windswept beaches of Belle Mare, and the practicalities of settling into a new town. He also checks on his Occupation Permit and works out what a day costs here.

Episode 8 of Mauritius Travel Podcast with Ravi Beeharry. Ravi Beeharry is in Centre de Flacq, Mauritius.

Places in this episode: Central Flacq Market, Belle Mare, Palmar, Stade Auguste Vollaire, Flacq Shopping Mall, Selvi's, Le Swing, Oasis Bistro.

Covered: moving to a new town, market day food, beach walking, Occupation Permit update, flat hunting, east coast winter weather.

Chapters:
00:00 Centre de Flacq
02:12 Belle Mare
03:29 Flacq Shopping Mall
05:01 Old bazaar
06:12 Trou d'Eau Douce
07:29 City street
09:05 Oasis Bistro

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#CentreDeFlacq #Mauritius #EastCoastMauritius #FlacqMarket #BelleMare #PalmarBeach #Kitesurfing #MauritiusTravel #MauritiusBlogger #OccupationPermit #ExpatLife #IslandLife #WinterInMauritius #MauritiusFood #StreetFood #BrasdEauPark #TourDuEauDouce #MauritiusVlog

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On his last day in Mahébourg, Ravi wakes to winter rain, enjoys a slow breakfast, hits the Friday market for snacks and a final look around, and heads to the waterfront at Pointe des Régates for a damp farewell to the town — with the practical costs of his stay all wrapped up.

Episode 7 of Mauritius Travel Podcast with Ravi Beeharry. Ravi Beeharry is in Mahébourg, Mauritius.

Places in this episode: Pointe des Régates, Mahébourg Friday Market, Ville Noire, Cavendish Bridge, Beau Vallon, Vida e caffe, Bo'Valon Mall, Lion Mountain, Biscuiterie H. Rault.

Covered: street food and market costs, historical districts of Mahébourg, rainy day activities and weather, wrapping up a one-week stay.

Chapters:
00:00 Heavy rain on tin roof
00:44 Pointe des Régates
01:41 Lion Mountain
03:31 Ville Noire
05:59 Quiet seaside at dusk

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#Mahebourg #Mauritius #MauritiusTravel #MahebourgMarket #StreetFoodMauritius #DhollPuri #GateauxPiments #VieuxGrandPort #CavendishBridge #PointeDesRegates #MauritiusWinter #TravelVlog #SlowTravel #IndianOcean #IslandLife #MauritiusFood #GrandPort

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Ravi spends his final day in Mahébourg exploring the Monday market, visiting the Rault biscuit factory for a second look, and enjoying a quiet sunset at Pointe des Régates. He reflects on the cost of living, shares practical tips for settling in, and wraps up his time in this historic town.

Episode 6 of Mauritius Travel Podcast with Ravi Beeharry. Ravi Beeharry is in Mahébourg, Mauritius.

Places in this episode: Mahébourg Market, Café du Sud, EDB office, Biscuiterie H. Rault, Ville Noire, Cavendish Bridge, Pointe des Régates, Bo'Valon Mall.

Covered: Street food and market culture, Biscuit factory history, Occupation Permit application update, Local cuisine and dining costs, Historic districts and landmarks, Packing up and moving on.

Chapters:
00:00 Café du Sud
01:00 EDB office
02:09 Ville Noire
03:19 Pointe des Régates
04:24 Le Bistrot
06:01 Morcellement Le Mahé

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#Mahebourg #MauritiusTravel #TravelPodcast #MoveToMauritius #CostOfLiving #CreoleFood #StreetFood #BiscuiterieHRault #BlueBay #LionMountain #HistoryOfMauritius #SlowTravel #ExpatLife #BudgetTravel #MauritiusIsland #GrandPort

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Ravi explores the Vieux Grand Port ruins and Frederik Hendrik Museum, traces the 1810 Battle of Grand Port, and reflects on what it means to live in a place where history is layered under your feet. Plus practical notes on getting there by bus and what it costs.

Episode 5 of Mauritius Travel Podcast with Ravi Beeharry. Ravi Beeharry is in Mahébourg, Mauritius.

Places in this episode: Vieux Grand Port, Frederik Hendrik Museum, Café des Fleurs, Route Royale, Pointe des Régates, Lion Mountain, Beau Vallon, Morcellement Le Mahé.

Covered: Vieux Grand Port ruins, Frederik Hendrik Museum, Battle of Grand Port history, Local crime and safety, Winter evening in Mahébourg, Bus travel costs and logistics.

Chapters:
00:00 Vieux Grand Port
03:16 Beau Vallon
04:39 Route Royale
05:37 Pointe des Régates
07:29 Quiet room

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#MauritiusTravel #Mahebourg #VieuxGrandPort #MauritiusHistory #TravelPodcast #MauritiusWinter #CreoleFood #StreetFood #MauritiusIsland #TravelDiaries #IndianOcean #MauritiusAdventure #GrandPort #MauritiusLocal #SlowTravel #MauritiusGuide

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Ravi visits the Biscuiterie H. Rault for a tour of the five-generation cassava biscuit factory, then takes a boat to Ile aux Aigrettes to see giant tortoises and the restored ebony forest. He also checks in on his Occupation Permit application and gives a full rundown of the costs of a day out in Mahébourg.

Episode 4 of Mauritius Travel Podcast with Ravi Beeharry. Ravi Beeharry is in Mahébourg, Mauritius.

Places in this episode: Biscuiterie H. Rault, Beau Vallon, Cavendish Bridge, La Chaux River, Morcellement Le Mahé, Ile aux Aigrettes, Pointe d'Esny, Kwizine Mama-Kot Nou.

Covered: Biscuiterie H. Rault tour, Ile aux Aigrettes conservation island, Occupation Permit application update, Daily costs in Mahébourg, Local food and cafes, Planning Vieux Grand Port visit.

Chapters:
00:00 Biscuiterie H. Rault
01:14 Beau Vallon
01:58 Morcellement Le Mahé
03:26 Kwizine Mama-Kot Nou
05:20 Pointe des Régates
06:08 Café du sud
07:00 Ocean waves

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#MauritiusTravel #Mahebourg #IleAuxAigrettes #BiscuiterieRault #CassavaBiscuits #GiantTortoises #ConservationMauritius #OccupationPermit #CostOfLivingMauritius #BlueBayMarinePark #LionMountain #GrandPort #CreoleFood #DhollPuri #MauritiusWinter #TravelPodcast #ExpatLifeMauritius #Mauritius2026

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Ravi completes his bank account setup in Mahébourg, explores the town's quieter corners, and takes on the Lion Mountain hike for panoramic views of the southeast coast. Practical tips on local costs, transport, and the Occupation Permit process are woven throughout.

Episode 3 of Mauritius Travel Podcast with Ravi Beeharry. Ravi Beeharry is in Mahébourg, Mauritius.

Places in this episode: MCB Mahebourg Branch, Kwizine Mama-Kot Nou, Lion Mountain, Pointe des Régates, Sunita's stall, Morcellement Le Mahé, Café du sud.

Covered: banking in Mauritius, Occupation Permit process, Lion Mountain hike, local food and costs, daily life in Mahébourg, weather in August.

Chapters:
00:00 Morcellement Le Mahé
02:02 Kwizine Mama-Kot Nou
05:23 Café du sud

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#MauritiusTravel #Mahebourg #LionMountain #ExpatLife #MoveToMauritius #BankingInMauritius #CreoleFood #StreetFood #MauritiusCostOfLiving #OccupationPermit #HikingMauritius #MauritiusWinter #IslandLiving #TravelGuide

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On day two in Mahébourg, Ravi tackles the Occupation Permit application, hunts for a one-bedroom flat near Beau Vallon, and dives into the 1810 Battle of Grand Port at the National History Museum. He also samples street food at the Monday market and gets a local SIM sorted.

Episode 2 of Mauritius Travel Podcast with Ravi Beeharry. Ravi Beeharry is in Mahébourg, Mauritius.

Places in this episode: Morcellement Le Mahé, Cité La Chaux, Pointe des Régates, National History Museum, Market, Café du sud, Biscuiterie H. Rault, Cavendish Bridge.

Covered: Renting an apartment, Occupation Permit paperwork, National History Museum and Battle of Grand Port, Monday market and street food, Rault biscuit factory, Daily costs and budgeting.

Chapters:
00:00 Bus interior
00:30 Morcellement Le Mahé
03:28 National History Museum
04:56 Market
06:55 Kwizine Mama-Kot Nou
08:32 Chillpill Guesthouse

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#MauritiusTravel #Mahebourg #GrandPort #MauritiusPodcast #TravelPodcast #MauritiusVisa #OccupationPermit #RentingInMauritius #MauritiusCostOfLiving #BlueBay #BattleOfGrandPort #RaultBiscuit #CreoleFood #DhollPuri #MauritiusWinter #MauritiusBus #NTCBuses #MauritiusTips #SoutheastMauritius #IslandLife

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Ravi lands at the airport and immediately gets to work. This first episode covers the practicalities of arrival: opening a bank account, getting a SIM card, and finding a flat in Mahébourg. He also takes a moment to snorkel in Blue Bay and eat his first dholl puri on the waterfront, all while sharing what things actually cost.

Episode 1 of Mauritius Travel Podcast with Ravi Beeharry. Ravi Beeharry is in Mahébourg, Mauritius.

Places in this episode: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Chillpill Guest House, Pointe des Régates, Blue Bay Marine Park, National History Museum, Mahébourg Market, Le Bistrot, Ville Noire.

Covered: arrival logistics, phone and banking, Mahebourg history, Blue Bay snorkelling, food and street eats, winter climate, transport and buses.

Chapters:
00:00 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
01:04 Chillpill Guest House
02:20 Pointe des Régates
03:58 Blue Bay Marine Park
05:00 Ocean waves
05:49 Le Bistrot

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#MauritiusTravel #Mahebourg #SoutheastCoast #TravelPodcast #ArrivalDay #BlueBay #Snorkelling #LocalFood #DhollPuri #ExpatLife #MauritiusWinter #IslandLife #TravelPlanning #GrandPort #HistoryBuff #BudgetTravel #BusTravel #Paperwork

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