Mauritius Lifestyle - Expat Magazine
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...
People choose to become expats for many reasons, including better futures for themselves and their families, have interesting experiences, and travel. Many countries also benefit from immigration and expat-presence. However, expat life also has inherent challenges, including facing discrimination against locals at times. Conversely, in some places, locals may view expats as privileged.
Vaccine mix, new Commissioner of Police, a Finance Bill voted and a World Bank report on the Mauritian economy in this week's summary of the news.
A new increase in the number of cases of COVID-19, Janssen vaccine considered for children and a new anticyclone in the region ... Here's what's happening in Mauritius in this last week of July.
If your kids are enrolled in a private island school, chances are they are on vacation right now. Meanwhile, work and life is in full swing following the lockdown hiatus and it's still a bit of a blur on public activities for children... Here's how to keep your little ones busy during these holidays.
Between the record rise in the number of COVID-19 cases and the drop of temperature due to an approaching anticyclone, here is what happened in Mauritius this week.
Here is a summary of what happened this week in Mauritius between the long-awaited reopening of the borders and the drop in prices of more than 200 consumer brands and vegetables.
As of now, the long-awaited return to normalcy seems to be a utopia. In recent months, the rise of COVID-19 cases led to new restrictions and lockdowns in many countries. So it is clear that we are not likely to drop our masks anytime soon.
It has not even been a year since French expat Lise settled in Rodrigues. In just a few months, she has given birth to her daughter, visited and hiked all over Rodrigues island and work with the Regional Assembly. She's now on the hunt for a job.
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