Coming of age: Historias del Barrio
A wide starry sky over an orange grove, in the middle of it a red convertible. The radio plays “Golden Brown” by the Stranglers. Three city kids, none of them 18 years old yet, got lost in the Mallorcan countryside. At the end of the joyride with a cabriolet stolen at the underground garage of Plaza Coll they are confronted with their own loneliness and disorientation. That’s just one of the stories from Gabriel Beltrán’s Historias del Barrio that deeply touched me. In his graphic memoir…
From Palma with love: Christmas presents
What a year! More than ever we are looking forward to the holidays. And to giving our loved ones a treat. If you support the local businesses, you will make even more people happy. Because every purchase at a bricks-and-mortar store helps to preserve our lovely and lively city. I asked some friends at my favorite brands and shops in Palma and on Mallorca for their personal recommendations. With this beautiful selection of Christmas presents, I’m sure there’s something for everyone. If you can’t…
Oil change: Es Taller
A friend from Valldemossa had strongly recommended Es Taller for the end of our hike. He did not exaggerate. The restaurant named garage is actually located in a former, carefully renovated car repair shop. And it is still a great place to…
A weave of time: Studio Jaia
At the Made in Mallorca exhibition, a wooden bench named Puput with a simple frame and a hand-woven geometric pattern caught my attention. Studio Jaia, handcrafted furniture made in Palma de Mallorca, read the label. I was curious to learn more…
The shadow of the wind: Hiking around Valldemossa
Valldemossa nestles on the slopes of the Tramuntana. And for many visitors to the island the picturesque village is the essence of Mallorca. But Valldemossa is not only a popular destination, it’s also the starting point for a number of scenic…
Weather report: Gaspar Bennàzar’s Barometer
Palma’s Plaça d’Espanya is the geographical kilometer zero of Mallorca. In normal times, it is busy day and night. Commuters on their way to the train, tourists waiting for the bus, kids meeting after school, people resting on a bench in the…
Café con María José Orero + Tomeu Arbona: Radical tradicional
María José Orero and Tomeu Arbona, founders of Fornet de la Soca, about gastronomic archaeology, an ensaimada for Rossy de Palma and the inspiration of a children’s book. There is a chance in every crisis. In the wake of the financial meltdown…
Rock’n Roll Heart: Ca’n Boqueta
The literal meaning of Sóller is golden valley. With its beautiful orchards, proud mansions, secluded gardens, and picturesque alleys Sóller surely is the heart of the Tramuntana. The starting point of many exciting hiking and cycling tours and…