b'POSTCARD FROM MY HOMEUsha Purbhoo - MauritiusMy name is Usha, I am a Bid Writer, based intrip.IalsorecommendvisitingBois Kelly Head Office in Wembley. I am from a villageCherrie a tea plantation, an ideal spot for called Nouvelle Decouverte on the island ofrefreshments with stunning views.Mauritius located in the Indian Ocean. My village is known for farming, primarily vegetables andTogetatasteofMauritiusfood,Id sugar cane and is very much off the tourist trail. recommend trying Dhal Puri, a type of Mauritius street food which consists of a Thereareplentyofgoodreasonstovisitwrap/flatbread made of yellow split peas Mauritius. The beautiful beaches are idealusually with a delicious bean or vegetable for snorkelling, diving, fishing,spicy curry filling but can also be found swimmingwithdolphinswith chicken or fish. andtakingcatamaran cruises.Onland,weIfyouvisit haveaspecialbotanicalMauritius,Iof garden known as the Sirrecommendslavery in Mauritius and Seewoosagur Ramgoolamvisiting Aapravasithe change from slavery to indentured labourers, Botanic Garden aka theGhat,thisisfrom India, Africa, and China. This is particularly SSR Botanical GardenaUNESCOclose to my heart as my great-grandfather came which can be found nearWorldHeritagefrom India in his early 20s as an indentured Port Louis, containing giantsitethatlabourer. There is a short novel called Paul et waterlilies and is home to giant tortoises.functionsasaVirgine (Paul and Virginia), which recounts the Mauritius produces rum and there are somemuseumandayouth of two children, living in the paradise of great rum factories set in colonial buildings whereplacetolearnMauritius in the French Colonial era of the 1800s lunch is also served which makes for a great dayabout the originswhich gives great insight into life in Mauritius before the British rule. Paraskevi Ravnali - GreeceHi, my name is Paraskevi (but everyone calls mecost-effectivemeal,youhave Vivianne), and I work in Nuneaton as a Noticingto try Greek street food such as Coordinator. I am from Greece and my home citySouvlaki. A combination of chicken, is Athens, the capital city of Greece. Athens canlamb or pork with tataki sauce, and offer every visitor a unique experience. From thefresh vegetables. Even better when world-famous Ruins such as the Acropolis to thewith a cold glass of local beer. cobblestone streets of Plaka, a visit to Athens is a journey through time, where you can indulgeThe walking tours of the citys historical in some beautiful food, and embrace Greeksites are a great way to take in whats hospitality. around you, as there is so much history and so many heritage sites, especially if One of the best restaurantsits your first time visiting. in Athens is locatedviewsofthecoastlineandthe in the MikrolimanoBus Tours, Archeology tours, ancient ruins tourscitys iconic landmarks. These marina.Varoulkoand day trips are all worth including in yourcruises also come Seasideisaholiday. There is so much to see and do in regardinalldifferent renowned seafoodto Athens history that youll have to plan aroundlengthsincluding restaurant.what piques your interest the most.fullormulti-day Whereyoucantoursofmultiple trytraditionalislands with meals GreekflavoursFor a relaxing and scenic experience, take a sunsetincluded. although,cruise along the Athenian Riviera. Departing theycanbefrom the marinas of Athens, you can sail along expensive. For a morethe blue waters of the Saronic Gulf, which has The Networker Summer 2023 21.'