Features for expats in Mauritius

Rainy weather calls for faratas. So this week, Expat.com brings to you the recipe for this Mauritian delicacy.

Expat.com is back with a new creole expression to give you an idea of the richness of this language. This week, we offer you "tir kanet dan zwe".

With the summer season, comes the heavy rains (or so we hope, anyway!). This week, Mauritius has been under a heavy rain warning. What are the real risks of flooding and water accumulation? What are the most vulnerable areas? What are the precautions to take?

During the early days of the COVID pandemic, some were betting on the end of expatriation. Governments were taking steps to promote the employment of locals, as in Singapore, where companies were encouraged to favor nationals. Did that mean that foreigners were no longer welcome? Did that point to a place where local policies would dictate the future of national economies? Obviously not! Actually, moving abroad plans only changed their form. Digital nomadism, entrepreneurship, professional opportunities, and studying abroad are as many facets of post-COVID moving abroad plans. So, why should you move abroad in 2023, and how? 

There are many expat blogs on the Internet, but many have, in some ways, run out of steam over time. The reasons for this are numerous, including the lack of interest and inspiration, fewer visits, too much competition, or a return to the country of origin. Let's try to find an explanation as to why expat blogs have been on the decline lately.

A few Christmas markets will be held this weekend, the last before Christmas. These events are gaining in popularity year after year as they allow you to avoid the big crowds of the shopping malls and are an opportunity to privilege local craftsmen.

Head to the southeast of the island to discover the village of Grande-Rivière-Sud-Est, a region that has kept its authenticity. The village is known for having one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, but also for being the main meeting point to go to the popular Ile aux Cerfs.

The Clarisse Sisters have had an incredible 30 year long international career. It is on their native island that they have decided to launch their second album, 'Fire and Ice', during a concert on December 22nd. On this occasion, here's an insight into the jazz world of these three talented sisters.

Expat.com is back with a new Mauritian creole expression that will help you blend right in. This week's expression is "bav dan minn".

Two major events disrupted international student mobility during the past years – Brexit and the Covid pandemic. However, international mobility has picked up again with border reopenings worldwide, and some countries are among the new favorites among students. Which are they, and how are they beneficial for international students?

This May started with the premiere of a new local movie, "Âme Cœur," by artist Ryan Krishna Appadoo, better known by his pen name, Daarka. Careful, however, as the movie is in French and Creole.

This week, Mauritians celebrate Labor Day, cope with an outbreak of conjunctivitis, and review new findings from Statistics Mauritius about local household incomes.

A recent study by the Land Drainage Authority (LDA) has identified 306 flood-prone zones in Mauritius, with 62 of these being classified as high risk. This article explores how these vulnerabilities affect residents and suggests ways to better prepare and manage flood risks.