01 · Living
Life & moving abroad
What a new beginning on Réunion Island really feels like for a family: wonderful moments, obstacles and lessons that are difficult to anticipate before the move.
Firsthand
Settling in is more than moving house
In summer 2024, our family moved from Germany to Réunion Island. Since then, school, French administration, language, friendships and ordinary daily life have become our reality rather than a visitor’s experience.
Detailed articles will be developed gradually from our own experiences and our video transcripts. We will separate personal judgement from verifiable facts and explain what has changed since a video was filmed.
Daily life, community and family
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Topics to come
What we will cover in depth
Moving & administration
Preparation, formalities, language and the first months on the island.
Children & school
School life, integration and what we have experienced as a family.
Costs & daily life
Shopping, housing, transport and life beyond the holiday perspective.
Retirement & winter stays
Options, daily life, health insurance and the experiences of retirees on the island.