beautiful landscapes in South Mauritius
Africa, Mauritius

La Vallée des Couleurs, Mauritius • (Indiana Jones eat your heart out)

If you're up for an adventure in Mauritius- especially a family-friendly adventure- La Vallée des Couleurs adventure park has it all. From the tamest of safari rides and and tranquil waterfalls, to zip-lining, quad biking and balancing your way across the narrowest wibbly-wobbliest of bridges (a Nepalese Bridge, if you want to get technical about… Continue reading La Vallée des Couleurs, Mauritius • (Indiana Jones eat your heart out)

in a tree above Rochester Falls Mauritius
Africa, Mauritius

Rochester Falls • Waterfall jumping in Mauritius

Mauritius is chockablock packed to the rafters with incredible waterfalls, but if you’re looking for the best Mauritius waterfalls for jumping from, then look no further than Rochester Falls. This stunning waterfall is unique because of its columns of large pillar-like rocks which look almost as if they grew directly out of the ground, and… Continue reading Rochester Falls • Waterfall jumping in Mauritius

a zebra crossing by the mosque in Mauritius
Africa, Mauritius

The Most Beautiful Mosque in Mauritius • A Visit to the Jummah Mosque, Port Louis

We stumbled across the Jummah Mosque on a sweltering hot day in January whilst exploring Port Louis. (Although in fairness, every day in Mauritius is a sweltering hot day.) *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. We left the streets behind the… Continue reading The Most Beautiful Mosque in Mauritius • A Visit to the Jummah Mosque, Port Louis

street art in Africa
Africa, Mauritius

What to Do in Port Louis • Exploring the Capital City of Mauritius

An extensive guide to what to do in Port Louis, the capital of the island nation of Mauritius. Including all the best spots to pretend to be the next star of Vogue. Because the street art is incredible, and also #you'reworthit. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you… Continue reading What to Do in Port Louis • Exploring the Capital City of Mauritius

photographing the sunset over the Indian Ocean
Africa, Mauritius

Best Beaches in Mauritius: West Coast Edition

A guide to the best beaches in Mauritius, focusing on the busier west coast. Let's face it pals- you're almost guaranteed to be in paradise wherever you venture on this stunning Indian Ocean island. But most visitors to Mauritius tend to stay in the west, where there are more resort towns and generally calmer waters.… Continue reading Best Beaches in Mauritius: West Coast Edition

a flooded Grand Bassin just before a festival in Mauritius
Africa, Mauritius

Grand Bassin, Mauritius • Visiting the most sacred place on the island

Mauritius is an incredible multi-cultural island nation, whose people celebrate their differences, rather than let their differences divide them. Visiting Grand Bassin is the ideal way to learn more about Mauritian Hindu culture, digging deeper than the beautiful beaches this stunning country is known for. Want to skip the story and head straight to the… Continue reading Grand Bassin, Mauritius • Visiting the most sacred place on the island

visiting Mauritius beaches on a budget
Africa, Mauritius

Mauritius on a Budget

The island nation of Mauritius is known for being a luxury destination, perfect for honeymooners wanting to lounge in five star tropical paradise. (The lucky old things). So I wasn't expecting to be able to do very much of anything with my own limited funds. Thank goodness that I was oh so very wrong. There… Continue reading Mauritius on a Budget

the Le Morne peninsula
Africa, Mauritius

Hiking in Mauritius – A Road Trip to Le Morne Brabant

Mauritius is famous for its stunning beaches and five star resorts. BUT there are SO MANY amazing outdoor activities to try here aside from sun bathing- and hiking in Mauritius is one of the most popular. Allow me to cut straight to the chase here guys, and say that hiking up Le Morne Brabant was… Continue reading Hiking in Mauritius – A Road Trip to Le Morne Brabant