The unspoilt islands of the Seychelles are the perfect nesting grounds for all sorts of wild life. This week we are going to show you the most well known and rarest birds of the Seychelles, the Black Parrot and Black Paradise Flycatcher. Black Parrot One of the most famous and[…]
The Seychelles and its people are often described as a ‘melting pot of cultures’ – originally settled in the 18th century by Europeans who brought African slaves to work on their plantations, the 19th century saw Indian, Chinese and Arabic traders arrive on the islands as well as free settlers from around the[…]
The Seychellois people exhibit a true melting pot of different races and cultures. Originally settled in the 18th century by Europeans who brought African slaves to work on their plantations, the 19th century saw Indian, Chinese and Arabic traders arrive on the islands as well as free settlers from all[…]
No trip to the Seychelles would be complete without a visit to the vibrant, colourful capital of Victoria on the North-Eastern coast of Mahe. The beating heart of the Seychelles, Victoria is centered around the picturesque, bustling “Port Victoria”, home of world-renowned sustainable tuna canning company John West and the Inter Island Quay where[…]
Following on from our previous post on Beau Vallon’s “Bazar Labrin”, this weeks cheap eats covers the infamous food vans of “Ton Pol’s Shack” and “House of Shawarma” both of which were conveniently located for obligatory tastings at the Carnaval after party in Freedom Square. Seychelle’s two best foodies secret are well and truely out, with[…]
Last weekend saw the 6th Edition of the Carnaval International de Victoria in the Seychelles. Known internationally as the “Carnaval of Carnavals”, this years colourful display truely lived up to its title, offering the perfect blend of cultures, local rhythms, high energy and most importantly plenty of dancing throughout the streets of Victoria. The team at[…]