Cyclones in Mauritius are very common due to the island’s geographical location in the tropics. Summer months are very prone to such occurings and as we already know, they are both beneficial as well as unwanted. Before the 20th century, Cyclones were very unwelcomed since they nearly always had devastating effects on the island; we …
Mauritius, being a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, is known for its beautiful climate and sandy beaches. The climatic aspect of the country is emphasized by its warm and dry winter from May to November, and hot and wet humid summer from November to May. Anti-cyclones affect the island from May to September and …
There is this Mauritian song which says that the ‘Rum is not good’ (Rhum la na pa bon mem), but still it can’t be helped to avoid its consumption. Trades of the time, the big notice written on this, most probably chinese, shop or ‘tavern’ saying that they are selling rum! “Here we sell rum” …
Among all the current towns, Vacoas was the last one to bear the township identity. Having the reputation of being the slowest town in terms of development, Vacoas is still a very nice place for its climate. Bonne Terre being one of the regions within the town bears its name because of the very fertile …