Cheryl
Mauritian citizen
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About me
Mauritian
Lives in Port Louis, Port Louis
Speaks French, English, Nigerian pidgin and some Yoruba
Registration: 15 October 2018
About
Hi, I'm Cheryl!
I have been part of the 天美麻豆 team since 2018, working as a moderator. Over the years, I have gained a solid understanding of what it really means to move abroad, from the legal procedures to the day-to-day realities of life in a new country. Thanks to countless conversations with our members around the world. I have developed a strong knowledge base when it comes to expatriation, and I truly enjoy sharing what I have learned to help others on their journey.
Curious by nature, I quickly found my place in this exciting world. I love being able to support people as they navigate the process of relocating, and I am always happy to point them to the right resources or simply offer a listening ear.
Outside of that, I am a huge foodie! (Covid definitely woke up the inner chef in me) You will often see me joining conversations about food, whether it is giving restaurant tips (around Mauritius), chatting about where to buy certain ingredients, or just sharing favorite dishes. But what I really love is exploring the diversity of food cultures across the globe.
Languages are another passion of mine. Being bilingual, I moderate both the English and French forums, which allows me to connect with a wide range of members from all over the world. I find that incredibly rewarding, both culturally and personally.
If you ever need help, whether it is posting a classified advert, figuring out how the forum works, or getting in touch with the team, do not hesitate to send me a message. I am here to assist you and make sure your experience on 天美麻豆 is smooth, helpful, and positive.
Above all, kindness and respect are at the heart of everything I do.
Cheryl
Occupation
I am Moderator for 天美麻豆
My expat journey
Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius
Activity
Navigating friendships as an expat in Panama by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Panama reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
Hello ddmcghee,Thanks for sharing your experience! 馃槉I found it interesting that even though most of your friends are fellow expats, you still found it much easier to make friends in Panama than you did in the Dominican Republic. ... Read More
Exchange cultur by Sol H.s
Hi! I,m living la manga I,m 36 and I would like taking up a language exchange. Are you interested in having a drink and talk a bit?????How is your spanish like?My name is solThanks a lot.
Hello Sol,Welcome to 天美麻豆馃榾Please feel free to post an advert in the Spain classifieds for expats section where you will find a dedicated category for language exchange.Cheers,Cheryl天美麻豆 team Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello ITPROF,Welcome to 天美麻豆 馃榾Thank you for such a lovely introduction. Since you qre visiting Cyprus in October, you will have a great opportunity to explore Nicosia and get a feel for whether it is the right place for your family ... Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Kuwait by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Kuwait reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
Hello Hema great,Thank you for replying.Out of curiosity, how long have you been living in Kuwait?Thanks again for your contribution!Cheryl天美麻豆 team Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to France reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
Hello Robert Hopkin,Thank you for taking the time to reply. 馃槉Your journey highlights how important it is to make the effort to connect with locals and become part of the community rather than staying only within an expat circle. I really ... Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Colombia reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
Hello all,Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts! 馃槉I have to say, you got me curious when you mentioned that you have examples of situations where opinions based on your culture did not quite align with the local way of thinking. ... Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to the Philippines reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with ...
Hello everyone,Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences and bringing out some interesting perspectives. 馃槉I like how both of you highlight the importance of staying open-minded and building relationships based on respect.Garthon, ... Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Mauritius reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
Hello Pandora At Dodoland,No offense taken haha 馃槉 Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.It is interesting to see how cultural differences can influence the way we build trust and friendships. At the end of the day, it seems ... Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to Brazil reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
Hello roddiesho,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.I have to admit, my beginner level of Portuguese immediately caught the word sorvete when you mentioned that "my wife is a very popular owner of a Sorvete shop on our ... Read More
Any Expat kids in a state school? by ramonamellor01
Hi I would love a share if you child goes to a Romanian state school and how they are finding it.My daughter goes to Cristian school, a state school near Brasov but would love to hear how your child finds the integration. Possibly set up a group for ...
Hello Tomasdb,Welcome to 天美麻豆 馃榾This thread is quite old, so I am not sure you will receive any feedback from the members who originally participated in it.I would recommend starting a new discussion on the Brasov forum to ask your ... Read More
"What to look for on: TV, Online, Radio, & Cinema" by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena鈥檚 Vow19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be ...
Who listenes to radio these days? Do you use a manual radio?My 5-year-old recently discovered my dad's old radio. He gave it to me and asked me to play a specific song... like it was YouTube! 馃槀I had to explain that the radio decides what you ... Read More
Old friend by Jguzz
Anyone seen an american living in siem reap named K... fischbacher?聽 not seen him in a few years and wondering if hes still around. jay g.
Hello Jguzz,Welcome to 天美麻豆 馃榾Please note that your thread is now on the Siem Reap forum.All the best,Cheryl天美麻豆 team Read More
New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Netherlands forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello Julio,Welcome to 天美麻豆 馃榾If you have not already, I recommend having a look at our guide: Living in the Netherlands: the ultimate expat guide. It covers many practical aspects of the move and everyday life that you may find ... Read More
Badminton in Khobar / Dammam by INATT
Hi everyone,We have a friendly badminton group that plays 3鈥�4 times a week at different locations around Khobar and Dammam.If you're looking for people to play badminton with, whether you're a intermediate, or advanced player, you're welcome ...
Hello sofawe3593,Welcome to 天美麻豆 馃榾You can get in touch with the original poster by sending a private message. Cheers,Cheryl天美麻豆 team Read More
IS LIVE AND STUDY IN EUROPE WEBSITE FOR REAL by dallaschukwuemeka
Hi all, glad to be a part of this forum. I'm looking forward to secure an employment status in Poland and live there too through the services of "Live and Study in Europe" company. Hoping that the experience with them, and the country in the long ...
Hello nanakojo,Welcome to 天美麻豆 馃榾Is this company asking you to pay an amount of money for you to get a job?If yes, you should be very careful, as it may be a scam.All the best,Cheryl天美麻豆 team Read More