A Common Vision Born in the Indian Ocean In August 2011, in Saint-Denis, Réunion Island, directors of tourism from across the Indian Ocean convened to create a powerful shared identity: The Vanilla Islands. Their mission was clear — to elevate the region as a united destination,...
What do your favorite ice cream, a warm slice of vanilla cake, and your go-to holiday candle scent have in common? Vanilla. But what if we told you that one of the world’s most beloved flavours owes its success not to a famous chef or a...
"I have no scores to settle... I just have a passion for the truth." – Jean-Claude de l’Estrac, author of L’an prochain à Diego Garcia A Voice for the Voiceless At the 2011 International Book Fair held at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Jean-Claude de l’Estrac...
On November 8, 1965, the Chagos Archipelago was officially excised from Mauritius. This marked a controversial turning point in the region’s history — one shrouded in political maneuvering, overlooked voices, and enduring myths. In this article, we untangle the facts, dispel the assumptions, and shine a...
