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“So we believed that there are so many other people who want to travel and work at the same time,” Coralie continued. “Mauritius is great, it’s modern and not just about beaches- we thought; why not help people work and discover Mauritius at the same time? Our research led us to find a huge community of digital nomads: estimated to be 3 million people with a nomadic lifestyle (bloggers, entrepreneurs, and employees of flexible companies.)” A lifestyle enthusiast, Joe points out that people nowadays care a lot about their lifestyle. “It’s not all about owning lots of things. Our generation wants to enjoy a meaningful life, be healthy and not be in a cubicle all day. Infrastructure is booming in Mauritius: good transport and fibre optic links, so it can be a co-working hub and a breeding ground for entrepreneurial innovation.” It’s impossible to improve if you don’t make mistakes; every mistake you make will help you.