Mauritius is a popular tourist destination for its beautiful nature and generally kind hospitality. However, while there are generally not too many reports of assault of any kind, at least in the major tourism spots, it is still highly possible to have uncomfortable interactions with the local men in general.

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Mauritius, an Indian Ocean paradise, situated off the southeast coast of Africa, is an island renowned for its stunning natural beauty, sparkling blue water, and white sandy beaches. Known for its unique biodiversity, it's the only known home to the extinct Dodo bird, and offers numerous plantations and gardens, like the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens, once famed for its giant water lilies. Mauritius bewitches travelers with its mix of cultures reflected in traditions, food, and historical architecture such as the Apravasi Ghat. Luxurious resorts, colorful markets, water sports, and colonial architecture of Port Louis, the capital city, make up the essential Mauritian experience that combines relaxation, adventure, and culture.

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I traveled to Mauritius alone — it was a business trip. To be honest, I felt quite safe there. I stayed in a budget apartment for about €50 per night. It was a small apartment with access to a terrace, a shower, and a kitchenette.

I highly recommend renting a car, as taxi prices are almost the same — if not exactly the same — as the daily cost of a rental car. The island is quite small. I visited several beaches, went on a tour, and swam with wild dolphins. I also took a trip to the capital, Port Louis.

I didn’t have a lot of time, so most of my trip was about relaxing on the beach. There are also special tours to some of the smaller nearby islands — I definitely recommend taking one, they’re incredibly beautiful. And don’t miss the chance to try their local homemade rum — it’s very tasty and smooth.

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I stayed there for a week with my friends. We stayed on airbnb apartment and only one night in a big hotel so it was really affordable that way.


We made an excursion on a boat, to see an island with an old headlight, a cascade, to do scuba diving and to eat on the beach. It was awesome !

The hike of the Morne as an amazing view on all the island but can be tricky sometimes. Most of the people had a guide but it's not really necessary (coming from La Réunion island, we were used to hike from ourselves).

Chamarel is really something to do !
I also liked to see an Hindu temple next to it.

There are many guides all around the island but most of the time you can do all by yourself (and be careful they ask to much for what they offer sometimes), it's really a tourist trap.

We did a "horse ride" on the beach in a resort in the north of the island. It was a real scam. We paid like 60€ just to make a tour of the resort and 50m on their beach with people around. Not a single real horserider would have liked it ! (Maybe it's ok for children ...)

I also did a dive, but I found corals were really damaged compared to La Réunion, so I was a little bit disappointed compared to what I expected. I think it's still something to do over there ...

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