Welcome to Travel and Life with Roaz. On this post you will get acquainted all about Seychelles from an expat with the help of some points and attached videos.
So let’s get started,
I know when you are about to move somewhere, you want to know all small or big things about that place.
What is on your favour and what is to avoid or be cautious.
Find out things about Seychelles here before moving or simply check out for your next holidays.
There are a few points that will be useful on your vacation too.
Get To Know Victoria For Smooth Expat Life
Knowledge about Victoria is important to have a smooth expat life in Seychelles.
Victoria is Seychelles Capital. And as an expat you must know what you will find in the Town Victoria. So it will be easy for you to find the things you need for your daily life.
Because maximum of your household stores, supermarkets, fresh vegetable market and Fish markets are in Victoria.
Also since Victoria is capital of Seychelles, it holds all the commercial activities for the country in here as well.
Other Ways To Enjoy Your Island Expat Life In Seychelles
Go Get Some Unique Handicrafts Of Seychelles
Check out Crafts Village in Mahe Island in Seychelles. This place is a historical site that features the architecture, art and also show cases the products made by local artists.
You will not only buy some unique souvenirs of seychelles from here. You will also help them keep their history alive.
What is Eden Island in Seychelles
Islands often doesn’t have much entertaining complexes or malls.
Eden island on Mahe Island is one of the places that may keep you entertained.
Eden island offers multiple shopping options and multi cuisine restaurants with an amazing marina view.
You can smoothly spend your half a day here enjoying some lovely time.
You can Spend Your Off Days Like This
To get yourself entertained you have Eden island on Mahe Island in Seychelles.
Now I am introducing another way to keep yourself entertained, is by spending a day or half a day using some Day Packages offered by a few hotels on the island.
Spoiler! these offers are for residents of the Island. But as a tourist it doesn’t hurt to check with the hotels. Who knows you become lucky.
Make a Beau Vallon Beach Day
Being in Seychelles you will find multiple beautiful beaches where you can spend your off days getting tan. Beau Vallon beach is a popular beach among tourists and locals.
You may find numerous restaurants where you can enjoy some delicious food.
Beau Vallon is the only beach where you can get motorised water sports on the island. So go have an excellent beach day out.
Go Hiking On Weekends
Seychelles is a blessed with the lush green mountains, Turquoise water and white sands.
There are plenty of hiking mountains in all the 3 main Islands in Seychelles.
While you are in Seychelles sharpen your hiking skills, climb that lovely mountain and enjoy the beautiful view.
Have A Staycation On Weekends
Seychelles is a popular vacation destination. So go out explore the place or hop on to other islands and explore on your long weekends. And have some expat but tourist life in Seychelles.
Tips To Survive The Island Life
Not exactly the street your are going to stay but check out your neighbourhood for a medium sized supermarket. Where you can easily get some of your daily use items including some snacks and other ingredients for your kitchen.
Since Seychelles islands are surrounded by the ocean your neighbourhood may also have a lovely beach somewhere, just look for the nearest one.
Also around your house you may find some small shack shops where you can easily find some fresh fruits and vegetables.
Commuting To Other Islands Of Seychelles
How to Island hop in Seychelles?
There are 4 options to reach Praslin, LaDigue or any private Islands in Seychelles.
- By Ferry – Cat Cocos runs 3 ferry’s each day from Mahe to Praslin. Cat coco also have continuous ferry till LaDigue Island on some days. Another ferry service – Cat Rose transfers from Praslin to LaDigue. So you can check over here for the ferry timings.
- Another way to commute is by Domestic flight. Domestic flight will take you from Mahe to Praslin and from Praslin you will have to take either private boat or public ferry that is Cat rose.
- Third, way to go to any of the islands in Seychelles is by Helicopter. ZilAir is the only company in Seychelles that provide sight seeing and transfers among the islands.
- And lastly, fourth way to reach any of the Islands in Seychelles is by hiring a boat.
So, there you are all sorted. Safe travels!
5 Comments
Stephanie · February 8, 2022 at 6:23 am
Seychelles looks like a lovely place to visit let alone live! I love the videos you attached to show different experiences – hiking, helicopter, etc. I hope to be able to go one day!
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