Earlier today, I stumbled upon a communiqué from the ICTA. From what one can read, the ICTA will now have a web site from which all import applications (permits / type approval certificates) need to be made. They will also cater for document uploads to support your applications. Until now, this process required the importer... Continue Reading →
Shop online, save your precious money!
Nearly 10 years since I started shopping online! Although prices are now competitive in the island, some people do not hesitate to put exorbitant price tags for items which can be purchased directly online.
Retrieve money from any SBM POS having the ShopNCash logo
The State Bank of Mauritius introduced this ShopNCash (also known as Cash Back) in October 2018 last year and I have been regularly using this service since then. This avoids me having to queue in front of an ATM machine to get some cash if I'm already purchasing something in a supermarket. I have personally... Continue Reading →
Chortau dashboard camera review
Hey people! After using the A118 for nearly 2 years, I had to look for a new dash cam when I sold my previous car. One of the reasons why I did not want to remove the camera is that I had to remove back the wire running from the cam, across the top of... Continue Reading →
A guide to become lazy with wifi-enabled switches
As promised a few days back, here's the post which I wanted to write since quite some time. While browsing on AliExpress several months back for some timer-based lights, I stumbled upon some interesting wifi-enabled switches which allows you to control your lights and any other electrical devices differently. On top of being able to... Continue Reading →
One week in Johannesburg
Sawubona everyone! I'm back to our paradise island after spending a wonderful week in Johannesburg, one of the biggest cities of South Africa. Known as the "City of Gold" after the discovery of the precious metal in the 1880s, the city seems to be a great country to live in, with loads of places to... Continue Reading →
I tried the KFC Chizza…
Today, I tested the new KFC Chizza for you! Well, while scrolling my Facebook news-feed this morning, I came across the KFC's post about their new item, the KFC Chizza. The nearest KFC outlet being only 2 mins from my office, I drove directly there after work. I absolutely wanted to grab one, take some... Continue Reading →
Dhanvin’s 3rd birthday – Theme : Masha et Michka (Masha and the bear)
3 birthday cakes for his 3rd birthday anniversary : One for the birthday cake cutting in school, another one for the whole family party and a last one (which got damaged in the car) for another small party. For info, I purchased the Masha & Michka theme sets from AliExpress. Link to the first birthday... Continue Reading →
Best “mine bouille” in town… euh… Mauritius
Hi! I have definitely not eaten every "mine bouille" (boiled noodles) in every snack or restaurant of the island but many of my facebook friends / followers definitely envy me each time I post the pics of noodles from one of my fav snacks in Port Louis. Probably you will too. Situated in China Town,... Continue Reading →