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An author unleashing her creativity in Mauritius

Three years ago, Ash fell in love with Mauritius. Originally from Germany, she has travelled to many countries until she relocated to the island with her young child. As a writer and fiction novelist, she is currently enjoying the good vibes in Mauritius. Ash shares her experience with Expat.com.

Health restrictions reintroduced in Mauritius

Faced with the rising number of Covid-19 cases over the past week and the rejuvenation of contamination, the Mauritian government reintroduced health restrictions on Friday, November 12. These should last until December 13 at 6 a.m. Here's what you should keep in mind from now on.

A glimpse into Divali, the festival of lights in Mauritius

Originally from India, Divali, the festival of lights, is celebrated in a grand manner in Mauritius as in many countries around the globe. A national and public holiday this Thursday, November 4, and one of the biggest Hindu festivals worldwide, Divali is symbolic of prosperity, sharing and bonding.

Beginning of summer, fear of a new wave of Covid-19 and more

Summer is finally here, the Mauritian vaccination certificate recognised in the United Kingdom, fear of a new wave of Covid-19 following the extended weekend... Find out what's happening in Mauritius in this first week of November.

Recipe: Sweet potato cake

If you have discovered the famous gateau patate or sweet potato cake during the Divali festival and you have gone crazy about it, here is the recipe. It is relatively easy to make and faster with teamwork. So do not hesitate to involve your family members!

Kerry, an African expat artist, living her passion in Mauritius

Born in Durban, South Africa, Kerry has been passionate about arts from a very young age. It has been more than thirty years since she moved to Mauritius with her Mauritian partner. She talks to us about the life of an expat art teacher on the island and all that she loves about here.

Safety tips for solo female expats

Alone but not lonely. Solo female expats are on the rise, and as the world is striving towards gender equality, many women show that their ambitions have no geographical limits. Deciding to start a journey in a new country has all the elements an adventure needs: adrenaline, excitement and even a healthy amount of fear. If you are ahead of a similar journey, you should consider some safety dos and don'ts in order to make your new experience joyful and smooth.

News from the week of the 18th of October: Mauritius back onto the FATF's whitelist

Mauritius exits the FATF grey list. In other news, the government issued 750 premium visas to foreign nationals.

Nathacha Appanah, Mauritian expat author in French, publishes tenth book

Nathacha Appanah, a Mauritian journalist and novelist living in France, has published her tenth book titled "Nothing belongs to you". She was awarded the Prix des libraires of Nancy - Le point last month and has been shortlisted for a Prix Femina.

The third European Film Festival in Mauritius

The third edition of the European Film Festival in Mauritius kicked off on Tuesday and will last until October 31. This year, it is being held under the theme “Resilience and Resistance”. Both the program and the choice of films convey a message of hope.

Tourist arrivals, revised health protocol in schools and more

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.

Pfizer for those willing to travel, Pandora Papers repercussions on Mauritius and much news

Approved vaccines for travelers who had received Sinopharm, repercussions of the Pandora Papers on Mauritius, FlySafair soon serving Mauritius…

Borders reopening: Expats finally breathe

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.

Border reopenings: A ray of hope for immigration

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?

Living and working in Mauritius from an expat's perspective

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.

News from the week of the 20th of September at a glance

This week: Arrival of a Pfizer-BioNTech cargo, record of COVID-19 related deaths and cheaper milk...

Expats divorce: How to deal with it when you have kids

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.

"Mari": One of Mauritius' favorite Creole word

This week, Expat.com explores one of the most commonly used words of the Mauritian creole language. The word "mari".

Invest in Mauritius

Mauritius is emerging as a strategic investment hub bridging Africa, Asia, and the West. Backed by far-reaching ...

Retiring in Mauritius

Mauritius is quickly emerging as a hub for expat retirees. To provide for this growing interest, in addition to ...

Death of an expatriate in Mauritius

Losing a loved one abroad is an especially difficult ordeal. On top of grief, families must navigate unfamiliar ...

Getting married in Mauritius

Mauritius has long been one of the world's most sought-after wedding destinations, and it is easy to ...

Acquiring Mauritian citizenship

For some expatriates, settling in Mauritius goes beyond obtaining a residence or work permit. The ultimate goal is ...

Traveling to Mauritius

Are you looking to move to Mauritius on a short-term visa in order to scout for opportunities or to get a feel for ...

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