Mauritius Lifestyle - Expat Magazine
As of September, nearly 2,500 tourists had arrived in Mauritius, and many more are expected in the coming months. Besides, the Ministry of Education has revisited the health protocol for schools in case students have been in contact with a Covid-positive person.
Approved vaccines for travelers who had received Sinopharm, repercussions of the Pandora Papers on Mauritius, FlySafair soon serving Mauritius…
Tourists are finally here. After 18 months, Mauritian hotels are breathing again. A reopening that happened without a hitch. However, operators are unanimous: it will take a few more months before tourism really takes off. As for expats, they're just happy to be able to get or get back to their home away from home.
This September, many countries reopened their borders (Canada, Senegal, etc.); others are planning to follow suit (United States, Australia). It is indeed great news for people who were looking to move abroad. The new world map shows a majority of countries open to vaccinated travellers, but with certain restrictions. But immigration still largely relies on government announcements. In such circumstances, considering the pandemic, is it still possible to plan international relocation?
A young and dynamic expat mum, Kaajal relocated to Mauritius a few years ago with her Mauritian husband and their twins. She is originally from the UK and is an English teacher. Kaajal talks to us about working and living in Mauritius with a family.
This week: Arrival of a Pfizer-BioNTech cargo, record of COVID-19 related deaths and cheaper milk...
Nobody wants to be divorced. But after many conflicts and unbearable misunderstandings, it is better to separate. If you have made up your mind, there has to be a good reason for it, and therefore you, as an expat, should know your options in order to organise properly and overcome this unpleasant moment.
This week, Expat.com explores one of the most commonly used words of the Mauritian creole language. The word "mari".
This week on the island: Preparing for the opening of the borders, more than 5000 expats are currently working in Mauritius, FATF visit to Mauritius and more.
Respect, whether for individuals, the society, the laws, is a universal value. While it is usually the norm in your own country, it tends to be secondary when you move to another country. As an expat in a new place, you will try to forge a new status and identity. But while observing the people and the culture, it is quite natural to fall into the trap of systematic comparison. So how can you be respectful of the culture of your expat country without feeling superior to the locals?
This week in Mauritius: the government is preparing for the FATF visit to review the inclusion of Mauritius on the FATF gray list and the EU black list, Navin Ramgoolam, former prime minister positive for COVID-19, COVID -19: New records, back to school scheduled for September 18?
We have all heard of the term “culture shock” before and probably have experienced it ourselves at one point or another when arriving somewhere new. That sense of being out of place and far away from your routine and familiarities can be fun and exciting. It can, however, also graduate to an uneasy feeling, where you catch yourself longing for the things you were accustomed to before. For some, this feeling might last a couple of hours. Others will have to deal with it for days, weeks or even months, depending on the destination and situation they find themselves in.
Moving today, in times of a pandemic, seems like a risky idea bringing doubts even to the most eager of expats. While sometimes it is better to stay or return home, in some cases moving abroad now is an important decision that can lead to better and safer living conditions. Here are some common reasons to decide to move abroad now.
Let's be honest: meeting people in Mauritius can be difficult. Let alone meeting singles and making romantic connections! And the current sanitary measures are not making things easier. So, here are a few ideas for meeting singles.
Quarantine revamped. No more long days staring at a wall, no more views on the turquoise waters without being able to get to it. For a little over a month now, newcomers have been enjoying an open quarantine where they are able to use all the facilities offered by the hotel. Here's what's in store for you if you're coming to the island before the fully open borders of October.
As an expat in Mauritius who is also engaged to a Mauritian, I am lucky to be able to experience and enjoy many different ceremonies, traditions and celebrations. The most recent was the coming of age ceremony called Manjal Neerattu Vizha which is celebrated when a Tamil girl starts puberty. It is celebrated with family and friends to recognize the girl's first stages of womanhood.
The temperatures have dropped again. If you're anything like us at Expat.com, you're fancying a good, warm soup right now. And we have everything you need. Here introducing: the Mauritian Halim.
COVID-19 cases keep rising, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine made available, pilot project allowing cannabis culture in Mauritius and much more in the news at a glance...
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