Expat interviews from Mauritius
Schools & studies
From Botswana to Mauritius: An expat's reflections on the challenges faced by international students
Bokamoso is a young international student from Botswana. She moved to Mauritius in June 2022 after being awarded the prestigious Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme. While she recognizes that adapting to a new country takes a lot of effort, Bokamoso agrees that Mauritius has a lot to offer, from its beauty and diversity to the quality of its higher education system. She shared her view with us in this Interview.
Everyday life
Originally from Birmingham, in the UK, but with Mauritian roots, Kris Lutchmayah settled in Mauritius 10 years ago. A one-of-a-kind expat, he juggles a busy career as a property management specialist, digital marketer, actor and model, and a vibrant social life that includes exploring the island and promoting its beauty and richness via his social media channels. In this Interview, Kris Lutchmayah, or Just Kris for social media enthusiasts, talks to us about his daily routine, vegan lifestyle, and his long-term plans.
Work
Sandra Leblé is an entrepreneur and the co-president of French Tech Mauritius. She has been living on the island since August 2021 and is a professional coach. She shares with us her views on the entrepreneurial ecosystem not only in Mauritius but also in the African/Indian Ocean region, which she believes is brimming with opportunities for all those who wish to enter the Tech world.
Schools & studies
Sayantan Biswas, originally from India, is the co-founder of Adventum Student Living, an international student mobility platform. Since the reopening of the borders of most countries, he observed a growing number of students moving abroad for their studies, which also means a growing demand for student services. In this interview, he gives out tips for international students planning their move abroad to study in 2023.
Work
Fabrice Delon, the “Graines de Boss” CEO, talks about his project and his plans to expand to Mauritius. He encourages local companies which are less than 5 years old to apply as of December 1st, 2022.
Lee moved to Mauritius 12 years ago searching for a better quality of life for her family and herself. The real estate consultant talks to us about the real estate market in Mauritius as well as about what she loves about the island life.
Everyday life
Mégane landed for the first time in Mauritius in 2018 for an internship, but she quickly fell in love with the island's beauty. So back in France in 2019, she decided to go back and settle down in Mauritius for good. Today, she is an entrepreneur and social media influencer and talks to us about her journey as an expat.
After living abroad for 14 years, Charlotte moves back to Mauritius in 2020. Amidst the crisis, the young woman had no clue what direction her life would take. A year later, she has successfully created her small business and is hopeful as to what the future holds.
Everyday life
Passionate about languages and arts, Sophie has a fulfilling expat life in Mauritius and wouldn't change it for anything. She arrived in Mauritius from France in 2018 with an Occupation Permit, and today she is her own boss. She talks to 大咖福利影院 about how she reconciles her career and family life.
Everyday life
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 大咖福利影院.
Anna has been living in Mauritius for 24 years now. Fond of knitting, and mum of two, she talks about her time on the island, about following her passion and about her love for the island.
Everyday life
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.
Her podcast Lakaz Mama (A mother's home) aims to tackle all things pregnancy and motherhood in Mauritius. This Mauritian mom of two and HR professional, started the podcast to help out Mauritians and expats, either looking for support while embarking on the parenthood journey or facing issues such as infertility, postpartum depression… Meet Athina.
Everyday life
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.
Ruth found her village down here in Mauritius. It helps when this mum of three, wife and full-time teacher tries to juggle motherhood, her job and enjoying this island in the sun.
Work
Despite the global health crisis, the African region, especially Mauritius, is still attractive to international and African entrepreneurs. Marc Israël, a French expat who has lived in Mauritius for 21 years, start-up coach, founder of the Entrepreneurs Talk Africa podcast, and angel investor, talks to us about the region's potential and the subtleties within the African business community.
Leisure
In 2010, Lynn Smith visited her son who was working in Mauritius. She was so smitten that a year later, she moved to the island for good. Here's what the expat artist has to say about her new home.
Work
Marlene Cronje is a South African expat with more than 8 years of experience in the creative industry. In 2016, she relocated to Mauritius for a change of pace and some exciting business opportunities. She tells us about her life on the island.
Other Types
Everyday life
The recent filmed assault of an Italian tourist at Grand Bassin sent shockwaves across the country. It exposes long-hidden fractures beneath the island's idyllic reputation and has reignited the debate around safety for foreigners in Mauritius. In fact, questions about security have been multiplying on social media for some time now. But should expats and those planning to move to Mauritius in the near future be worried?
Health system
Mauritius is looking to accelerate the development of medical tourism and attract more international patients. According to official figures, over 4,000 international patients travel to the island each year for medical care or wellness stays. This number has been steadily rising since 2015, yet it remains modest compared with major regional hubs.
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
Raising children abroad takes adaptation, a healthy dose of improvisation… and a great deal of cultural open-mindedness. In Mauritius, an island of a thousand identities, the experience takes on a truly unique flavor. Between schooling in English or French, friendships with local Mauritian children, languages that blend together, and traditions that intersect, kids quickly become genuine cultural chameleons.
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.
The dream of moving to Mauritius is often painted in golden colours. Beaches, adventure, freedom… But sometimes, a vague feeling creeps in. A kind of emptiness. A homesickness that's hard to put into words. That's what's known as the expat blues.
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