Tag: Living abroad

• Why living abroad is not meant for everyone

  

  We derive this idealized idea that moving abroad is glamorous and adventurous from movies, blog posts, books or Tv shows. It is so misconstrued that we are led to believe that we have not lived until we have moved overseas. It is a battle out there. Adapt or perish. Sometimes it is so harsh that…

  thelifeaholicislander

  April 17, 2017

  Mauritian Immigrant in Canada

  Abroad depression, Canada, Life abroad, Living abroad, Mauritian abroad, Mauritian in Toronto, Mauritian living in Canada, Toronto, Travel

• Toronto I love you

  

  It has been five months since I have been living in Toronto. It has its ups and down but so far, Toronto has been treating me good. So I decided to write a letter to him ;).

  thelifeaholicislander

  January 29, 2017

  Mauritian Immigrant in Canada

  Canada, Culture shock, Germany, Living abroad, Mauritian in Toronto, Mauritian living in Canada, Toronto, Travel

• Hello 2017!

  As 2016 fades and gives way to 2017, I review the last four months spent abroad. 2016 has set the tone for change. This year in a nutshell has been a roller coaster of emotions.

  thelifeaholicislander

  January 4, 2017

  Mauritian Immigrant in Canada

  2016, Freedom, Holiday blues, Holiday season abroad, Homesickness, Living abroad, Mauritian living in Canada, Mauritius, New Year, Toronto, Travel, Year 2017

• I’m a martian in Toronto

  

  Since I am in Canada, I have become very culturally aware. Blame it on the fact that there is no representation of Mauritians’ culture and most people have never ever heard about the country. Consequently, I always find myself becoming an ambassador for Mauritius. Since I have to explain the geography, culture and break some…

  thelifeaholicislander

  November 30, 2016

  Mauritian Immigrant in Canada

  Canada, Créole, Créolité, culture, Indian Ocean, Life abroad, Living abroad, Martian, Mauritian, Mauritian living in Canada, Mauritius, Ontario, Toronto