Pascal Viroleau
Tourism, destinations & regional cooperation
Pascal Viroleau writes about tourism, Indian Ocean destinations, island-hopping, culture, biodiversity and the positive initiatives led by island territories. Based in Réunion, he has worked in regional tourism for many years and heads an organisation dedicated to promoting Réunion, Mauritius, Madagascar, the Seychelles, Mayotte and the Comoros. His articles draw on professional knowledge of the region's tourism players and inter-island cooperation: clear, useful, verified information for travellers and curious readers alike.
Guides by this author
- Best Indian Ocean Island to Visit
- Best Time to Visit Indian Ocean Islands
- Indian Ocean Itinerary for Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles
- Best Beaches in the Indian Ocean
- Indian Ocean Biodiversity, Wildlife and Coral Reefs
- Hiking in Reunion Island and Volcano Trails
- Indian Ocean Food and Creole Cuisine
- Indian Ocean Markets, Spices and Street Food
- Indian Ocean Culture and Heritage
- Whale Watching in Reunion Island: Season and Rules
- Whale Watching in Madagascar: Sainte Marie Season Guide
- Mayotte Turtles at N Gouja: How to Watch Responsibly
- Aldabra Giant Tortoise in Seychelles: Where to See Them
- Swimming with Dolphins in Mauritius: Tamarin Without Harm
- Kelonia Reunion Island: Sea Turtles in Saint-Leu
- Madagascar Lemurs: Where to See Them Responsibly
- Avenue of the Baobabs Madagascar: Morondava Guide
- Mauritius Beaches: Best Beaches and How to Choose
- Seychelles Beaches: Best Beaches on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue
- Reunion Island Beaches: Where to Swim Safely
- Best Lagoons in the Indian Ocean: Islands to Compare
- Piton de la Fournaise Hike: Route and Safety Guide
- Cirque de Mafate Hike: Routes, Villages and Gites
- Cilaos Reunion Island: Things to Do in the Mountain Cirque
- Hell Bourg and Salazie: Waterfalls, Creole Houses and Forest
- Mount Choungui Mayotte: Hike and Viewpoint Guide
- Mount Karthala Comoros: Volcano Hike and Travel Tips
- Vallee de Mai Praslin: Coco de Mer and Forest Guide
- Black River Gorges National Park Mauritius: Hiking Guide
- Ile aux Aigrettes Mauritius: Wildlife Reserve Guide
- Rougail saucisse recipe from Reunion Island
- Reunion chicken curry : cari poulet recipe
- Rhum arrange recipe : homemade infused rum
- Mauritius street food : dholl puri and snacks
- Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans : buying guide
- Mauritius trip cost and Indian Ocean budget
- Seychelles island hopping and Indian Ocean routes
- Madagascar malaria and travel vaccines guide
- Travel insurance Madagascar and Indian Ocean trips
- Maloya music and sega music in the Indian Ocean
- Mauritian Creole and Reunion Creole languages
- Mauritius festivals and Indian Ocean traditions
- Creole architecture and Creole houses guide
- Sustainable tourism and sustainable travel guide
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