Tucked away in Flic-en-Flac, Ô8 Wellness Café, Sabrina Patten’s love letter to food, self-care and human connection, saw its doors open in 2024. A lawyer by vocation but a lover of food at heart, Sabrina has always one foot in the culinary world. Whether as a teacher, school director or even an attorney, she always […]

Some Mauritian real estate projects are anything but ordinary. Case in point, “Les Dômes d’Albion”, a collection of 20 or so offbeat villas imagined by Bernard Mongelard and Jean-Philippe Brusselmans.  Born from a casual conversation between the two friends, the vision for “Les Dômes d’Albion” was to do away with traditional design and instead, draw […]

Adorning several hats as a sociologist, political analyst, and astute observer of social dynamics in Mauritius, Malenn Oodiah is the creative mind and driving force behind Lakaz Flanbwayan, a cultural and artistic hub he founded in December 2020. Located in Bambous and aptly named after the magnificent flame trees sprinkled in the area, Lakaz Flanbwayan […]

For over 20 years, Seeven Seevathean has been bringing metal to life in his workshop in Bambous. Working primarily with aluminum and sheet metal since tinplate has become increasingly scarce, he now creates everyday essentials like buckets, cooking pots for boulettes and halim, as well as cake moulds. His craftsmanship is much sought-after across the […]

It’s been almost six years now that Jordan Joumon gets to call the tranquil village of Albion home. By day, he is dedicated to his role within a local eyewear brand, but by night, he immerses himself into the cosmos as an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer. Jordan’s love affair with astronomy began in his childhood, […]

Ranini Cundasawmy, a combat sport powerhouse, has carved an impressive path in Muay-Thai and Kun Khmer, ancient martial arts more commonly known as Thai boxing and Cambodian boxing. While she’s forged a phenomenal career in these disciplines, her talents transcend the ring, excelling in other sports such as Savate, La Croche and Taekwondo. In 2003, […]

Assan Alybokus, the beloved barber of Bambous In the bustling heart of Bambous, a timeless haven awaits. SOS Barber Shop, affectionately known as “Souga” to regulars, is more than just a barbershop – it’s an integral part of the community. Aptly located on the Royal Road of the village, the shop thrums with the energy […]