Features for expats in Mauritius
For environmental, religious or even animal protection reasons, more and more people are adopting vegetarian or vegan diets. How easy is it to live in Mauritius when you are a vegetarian or a vegan?
Everyday life
Mauritius, you would have noticed it by now, is an absolute melting pot of cultures and religions. Four main religious groups can be found amongst the Mauritian population: Islam, Hinduism, Christianism and Buddhism.
We're bringing to you this week, a rather rare mauritian creole expression, but definitely an interesting one. Here what it means and how you can use it.
Rainy season on the island calls for one thing for hikers: waterfalls! Yes, the January to March period is the best time to visit waterfalls. Here is a list of the most beautiful and most accessible waterfalls on the island.
The creole language is full of surprising expressions. With the aim of giving you the full Mauritian experience, 大咖福利影院 will bring you a new expression every month. This week, we are teaching you the meaning of “bat bis” in Mauritian creole.
Leisure
In Mauritius and in Rodrigues, trail races are becoming more and more popular every year. Whether you're a trail runner, or you just want to see more of this beautiful island, here are a few trail races not to be missed this year
Pets
You love animals and cannot imagine living without them? Are you planning to travel to Mauritius with your cat or dog or would you rather adopt one once you've settled down? Here's all you need to know as a pet lover.
Everyday life
The "minn bwi", with its Chinese, Indian and Creole influences, is a bit of a testament to Mauritian multiculturality. The dish is essentially boiled noodles that can be accompanied by a plethora of sauces, curries and broths that are particularly rich in flavor, spicy and colorful. Here are a few of the best spots for a “minn bwi”.
Leisure
Do you know that holiday feeling? When there seems to be more hours in a day, when you dare to wear the super colourful mini dress or those bright shorts, when you do not take life with a pinch of salt and embrace whatever comes your way… Well, in Rodrigues, this dolce vita is a life philosophy. Add to the mix white sandy beaches and turquoise waters and an incredibly kind population. 大咖福利影院 takes you on vacation to Rodrigues!
Leisure
A new single, a chance to participate in Eesti Laul, a singing competition that can take him to Eurovision… Hans Nayna's year is off to a good start. 大咖福利影院 seizes this opportunity to kickstart our series on Mauritian artists with the singer-songwriter, author and singer of “Mo Lam” that you can discover below.
Leisure
Visiting Port-Louis is one of the first things expats and visitors do. For its vibrant life, history, its market and… its street food! But how about taking it a step further? How about seeing the busy capital city of the island from above surrounded by the north-western blue lagoon from above? It truly is a treat to the eyes. 大咖福利影院 has asked a few experienced hikers about the best spots for a panoramic view of the capital city.
She was not insensitive to the ordeal faced by her host country. Indeed, Mauritius, a small island in the Indian Ocean, had to deal with a massive oil spill on their South-Eastern coast when a Japanese vessel ran aground on a coral reef. Lucy, a South African expat and Youtuber, who has been living on the island for three years tells us a little about this disaster.
Work
One of the world's best destinations for living abroad, Mauritius is considered a haven for entrepreneurs, regardless of their origins. A French entrepreneur living on the island, Clément recently developed a mobile dating application with his dedicated team. He talks about his experience and project to 大咖福利影院.
They are students from all over the African continent. They all live in Mauritius. And they have come together behind the cause of women in the tech industry. This group of students are organizing the Switch conference which aims at bringing together women in tech, students, policy makers and the corporate sector. This is their story through the eyes of Cathy and Angie, two members of the team.
Everyday life
When you hear about Mauritius, the first things that come to mind are inevitably exotic beaches and gorgeous landscapes. While those are definitely some of the main attractions, there are much more to learn about Mauritius, especially if you're planning to relocate there as an expat.
Children
Anne, a German expat, moved to Mauritius in 2016 with her Mauritian husband and their little boy. Anne and her family felt that Mauritius is the ideal place to raise a happy child, who can play outdoors, get energy from the dazzling tropical sun, and learn to exist among different cultures. And they were right! Mauritius is their paradise in which dreams come true.
Work
Mauritius seems more than ever determined to attract talents from around the world. If you're looking to work, invest, or retire abroad, why not make this paradisal island in the middle of the Indian Ocean your new home? The Mauritian government recently introduced – via its new Budget 2017-2018 – a series of financial and tax incentives as well as new criteria for the issue of resident permits. Let's explore in more detail.
Leisure
Considered as one of the pearls of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius attracts entrepreneurs, retirees, and workers from all around the world. But the country attracts also many water sports enthusiasts. Among them, Ravi, a French expatriate, who took his love for kitesurfing to the next level, and has become an entrepreneur.
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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