Features for expats in Mauritius
Leisure
A dip in cool water? A tough track for an early morning trail? A little picnic in a beautiful natural spot? Or just a nap in a clearing in the middle of the forest? You will find everything you need at the Black River Gorges National Park. We take you on a tour.
Everyday life
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.
Children
Children attending several private institutions around Mauritius will be heading back to school soon. And if your children attend private schools, it is likely that they have not been to school since the beginning of the year, right before the second lockdown began. So here are a few tips to ease the anxiety.
Everyday life
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.
Everyday life
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.
Everyday life
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.
Everyday life
The temperatures have dropped again. If you're anything like us at 大咖福利影院, you're fancying a good, warm soup right now. And we have everything you need. Here introducing: the Mauritian Halim.
Work
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.
Work
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.
Leisure
Have you ever heard the creole expression “Kras an ler, tom lor nene”? Here is what it means.
Everyday life
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.
Leisure
This week, we're taking you on a music trip! They are called the Anonym (Editor's note Anonym: Anonymous) but believe us when we say they are nothing short of popular. This band of seven young men have just launched a new song. Let's take a tour on the Anonym side.
Everyday life
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.
大咖福利影院 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”.
Everyday life
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.
Cost of living
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?
Other Types
Work
A tech entrepreneur for more than twenty years and based in Mauritius for the past five, Breno Le Gal has built a career that bridges digital innovation, craftsmanship and local entrepreneurship. After founding Ewa's Kitchen, an artisanal business born from a deeply personal journey, he went on to create Crafty, an AI-powered management solution designed to support artisans and independent creators. In this interview, Breno shares his entrepreneurial journey, his perspective on the challenges facing Mauritian artisans, and his vision for a more accessible digital future for small businesses.
Sponsored
Mauritius Telecom
In a context where energy efficiency and mobility are essential, Work From Home has become a necessity. To support this shift, Mauritius Telecom is proposing exceptional offers designed to transform every Mauritian home into a high-performance workspace and study hub.
Everyday life
Within just a few days, a wide stretch of sand vanished along the west coast of Mauritius. A stark episode that lays bare a truth backed by data, even as authorities moved quickly to try to restore the situation: the island is among the most vulnerable in the world to rising sea levels and coastal erosion.
Schools & studies
Mauritius is about to join a already lengthy list of countries that have chosen to act. More than 60 nations have enacted laws or policies restricting smartphone use in schools. Among them are France, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Italy, Finland, Canada, and the Netherlands. The island, according to some observers, has been slow to follow suit. "Mauritius was too slow to react," say various stakeholders, who point to the antisocial behaviors that have proliferated in schools in the wake of mobile phone use.
Everyday life
Moving abroad often starts with a feeling, a vague desire for change that gradually takes shape. For Anaïs Honorez, the plan came together step by step, through travels across Asia and the discovery of Mauritius, where she settled in 2018. Since then, she has turned her personal experience into genuine expertise, helping dozens of expats each year navigate their move to the island. In this interview, she looks back on her journey, shares the realities of life in Mauritius beyond the postcard clichés, and offers practical advice for a successful relocation, from preparation through those first months on the ground.
Visas
Mauritius is taking its attractiveness strategy to the next level. Announced at the Cabinet Meeting on April 10, 2026, a Golden Visa Scheme is currently in the works, alongside a dedicated concierge service for ultra-high-net-worth investors. Behind the announcement lies a clear and deliberate ambition: to capture capital on the move, and fast.
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