The Conscious Blog

Kaz’Out Musik Festival goes Conscious
- October 10, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Culture
Festival lovers, please follow me over here. In front of us is the once-a-year event so awaited in Mauritius, Kaz’Out Musik Festival! An...

You had me at “artisanal beer”, Flying Dodo
- September 8, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Food & Drinks
Flying Dodo Beer Let me start with a little introduction. Craft beer, or artisanal beer, is the one produced in smaller...

That time we conquered the Lion. Or the other way around.
- July 31, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Hiking trails
Hiking Lion Mountain The forecast was perfect for a hike – a clear and sunny winter morning – according to the...

Authentic products from local creators
- May 21, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Culture
Artisanal Products of Mauritius Le Rendez-Vous is not a brand, it is the meeting point of local artists and designers, Marine...

Smoothie-ing juicing
- May 17, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Food & Drinks
Sustainable Living: Smoothies & Juices Every day your body is bombarded with huge amounts of toxins. From beauty products to environmental...

Guide to hiking Le Morne
- April 13, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Hiking trails
Le Morne Mountain Le Morne, our mountain-peninsula at the southwest, has well-earned a reputation as a World Heritage Site due to...

Black River Gorges National Park
- April 13, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Hiking trails
Black River Gorges National Park They invited us to a hike in the Gorges Natural Reserve. They said it was an...

4 reasons to care about coral reefs
- February 18, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Ocean & beach
Coral reefs of Mauritius Coral reefs are not pieces of stone neither natural souvenirs to take back home for your bathroom...

Hiking to the top of a waterfall
- February 18, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Hiking trails
Waterfall Hikes If the clouds busted your plans on the beach it might just be your lucky day, since cloudy weather...

Home-made marmalade, 100% natural.
- February 18, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Food & Drinks
Sustainable Living: Homemade goodness with tropical fruits. Summer in Mauritius calls for tropical fruits everywhere; and we mean, everywhere! Mangoes, litchis,...

Plastic Bags Banned
- February 18, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Culture
Plastic Bags Banned In Mauritius Did you know? In the aim to protect the environment and the ocean, plastic bags have...

5 Reasons why legumes are the food of the year
- February 16, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Food & Drinks
Sustainable living: The alternative of legumes 2016 has been declared the year of pulses by the United Nations’ Food & Agriculture...

Diwali
- February 16, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Culture
Diwali in Mauritius The Festival of the Lights. One of the most important Hindu celebrations year-round, commemorating the victory of light...

Healthy skin + healthy corals = Reef-friendly sunscreen
- February 3, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Ocean & beach
Reef-friendly Sunscreens We all have the right to a sexy tan, a healthy skin and a long-lasting planet; however, little is...

Why choosing organic food protects coral reefs
- February 3, 2016
- Romina Tello
- Food & DrinksOcean & beach
How eating organic can help save our coral reefs Commercial agriculture commonly uses chemical fertilizers and pesticides that help secure their...