Mauritius Lifestyle - Expat Magazine
This week in Mauritius, Labor Day was celebrated by workers around the island, a new alarming ranking of the NGO Reporters Without Borders was published, and new figures on the country's public debt were released.
This week, Mauritius recorded a sharp rise in the number of Covid-19 cases, and the Prime Minister held a speech at a conference on drug addiction. Also, the country is about to sign an agreement with the French Development Agency.
Discover or rediscover the Gros Cailloux leisure park with Expat.com and spend a fun day doing outdoor activities, meeting other families, and learning more about the local flora and fauna.
This weekend, Mauritians celebrate the island's 55 years of independence; a case of malaria detected in the North; reservoirs are filling up; and Mauritius is one of the most popular countries for real estate investors.
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?
Canada is set to welcome 450,000 immigrants yearly by 2024. The country is looking to keep attracting international talent and is counting on its excellent track record to stay on top of the list of the most popular expat destinations. Which other countries have the highest immigrant populations and what are their current policies?
When you have been living abroad for years, and you are fully integrated into your new country, it can be difficult to stay in touch with your native culture. As the years go by, you become more and more detached from the current events in your country of origin, you watch fewer and fewer films or series produced there, you see less and less of your compatriots, and sometimes you barely speak your native language. So, what can you do to avoid searching for words in your native language and feeling completely disconnected from your former life?
Adjusting to life abroad means adapting to not only a new culture but also to a new natural environment, including its risks. How should you prepare yourself when you move to a country which often experiences natural disasters? Where to look for information and help in case disaster strikes?
"Who will pay?" For some, this question ruins the beauty of the moment. For others, it simply solves a practical issue. We just surely pay before leaving the restaurant. What are the different approaches in various countries? What is women's stance on this? How is the practice of going Dutch perceived?
The profound changes experienced by the whole world since the pandemic have made some well-established expat destinations lose their appeal, and new ones become more attractive. The strictness of sanitary measures, political stability, and the cost of living during a period of worldwide inflation are all factors affecting this change in the choice of destination. Bloomberg published a list of six cities that are emerging as expat hotspots: Kuala Lumpur, Lisbon, Dubai, Bangalore, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro.
Over 7,000 cases of seasonal flu have been reported in just one week, while COVID-19 cases are also on the rise. Also in the news, a drop in the number of tourist arrivals has been recorded in June 2022.
The Immigration Bill was presented to parliament this week, and its main aim was to consolidate and strengthen the law regarding the entry and stay of non-citizens on Mauritian territory. Here's what his new law means for expats.
Yet another increase in the cost of living. Also in the news, a new sub-variant of Omicron detected in Mauritius.
Although the Omicron variant is still strongly present, particularly in Europe, and a "BA.2" sub-variant is spreading like wildfire, many countries are gradually shifting to a new normal by lifting their restrictions in an attempt to revive their economies. In Denmark and England, there are almost no restrictions, while in Quebec and France, many of them no longer apply. However, scientists doubt whether now is the right time to drop the mask obligation. What are these countries strategies to fight Covid in 2022?
Mégane landed for the first time in Mauritius in 2018 for an internship, but she quickly fell in love with the island's beauty. So back in France in 2019, she decided to go back and settle down in Mauritius for good. Today, she is an entrepreneur and social media influencer and talks to us about her journey as an expat.
Between the rainy weather, an increase in gastroenteritis cases and the rise in prices of imported products, here's an insight into this week's local news.
Amidst questions, weariness, optimism and resilience, the world faces yet another holiday season, praying that there will not be any more surprises. For expatriates, there are even more uncertainties: to travel or not to travel? Under what conditions? The new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has added itself to the list of worries and is forcing them to change their plans. What are expats doing this Christmas 2021? Going home or staying put ?
Passionate about languages and arts, Sophie has a fulfilling expat life in Mauritius and wouldn't change it for anything. She arrived in Mauritius from France in 2018 with an Occupation Permit, and today she is her own boss. She talks to Expat.com about how she reconciles her career and family life.
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