Features for expats in Mauritius

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.

Looking for a job in a foreign country is not always an easy task. It requires a good set of knowledge, an understanding of the labour market in the country you are applying to and readiness to make your qualities shine brighter than the other candidates. The rules depend mainly on the industry you apply to, but also on the specific requirements of the country. 

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.

Have you recently accepted a job in Mauritius but are worried that with the spike in the cost of living the salary might not be suitable anymore? If you want to try to renegotiate your salary, here are a few tips.

Have you ever heard the creole expression “Kras an ler, tom lor nene”? Here is what it means.

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.

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.

We can finally enjoy the beach! While beaches are not crowded due to the picnic ban as well as the cold water, we thought we would give you a few secret beach spots to enjoy the turquoise waters.

Expat.com is back with its creole expressions. The aim is to give you an insight into the language and help your cultural immersion. This week's expression is “ayo”.

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.

Even today, natural remedies are still very much present in the Mauritian everyday life. So here are some tips to cure everyday ailments with Mauritian remedies.

According to the latest Mercer cost of living report, Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, is one of the world's most affordable cities in for expatriates. Indeed, Mauritius dropped from 173rd place in 2020 to 182nd place this year. But what about the cost of living in Mauritius?

Have you ever attended a Hindu festival, perhaps a church for Easter celebrations? Or maybe even the Muslim festival of Eid? Mauritius is a melting pot of lots of different traditions, religions, music and culture. Perhaps while you are living on the island you may like to experience the rich diversity Mauritius and its people have to offer. Expat Nicola tells you about her favorite ways to experience Mauritian culture.

A beachside villa in Grand Baie, a cute apartment in Flic en Flac or urban living in Rose Hill and Port Louis, looking to invest in property in Mauritius is exciting, but there is also a lot to think about buying as an expat. So let's break it down and take a look at what this fabulous island has to offer!

This week in Mauritius was marked by significant developments across various fronts. Here's a breakdown.

Amidst Mauritius' pressing environmental challenges, the government has introduced an ambitious bill aimed at replacing the outdated Environmental Protection Act. This legislative move holds significant potential for shaping the nation's ecological trajectory.

This week has been eventful in Mauritius, with the MCB falling victim to a hacker attack, the release of new tourism statistics, the decision to maintain the BoM's key interest rate, and the passing of Azize Asgarally, a significant figure in Mauritian politics.