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Beyond La Marie and '''Mare-aux-Vacoas''' is found one of the two natural lakes of Mauritius. It rests within the crater of an extinct volcano. Ganga Talao is an important pilgrimage site and many Mau...

An enormous, tranquil meditation centre with friendly people. Arrive by 10 a.m. to walk to the eating hall for an 11 a.m. meal with hundreds of monks (and a few foreigners studying meditation).

Famed for massive portions of standard pub fare, the Linden Tree is definitely worth the short walk from the town centre for the hungry traveller. Conveniently located close to the train station.

Although none of the original castle remains, the inner and outer moats and stone columns can still be seen. It's most popular during cherry blossom season with approximately 500 trees scattered throu...

Sometimes erroneously called '''Derg Monument''', which Ethiopians find offensive because it is not a monument to honour the Derg regime. This massive statue monument was built in the 1980s. The sides...