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It’s the climb: Favorite cycling tours from Palma

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021

Cycling was one of the reasons why I fell in love with Mallorca. And it has remained so until today. Whether in spring or autumn, from the saddle you always experience the island differently. You can go for extended rides, here. But even more exciting are the mountain tours. The effort of the ascent is rewarded with fantastic views and great descents. There are different routes from Palma into the Tramuntana. And I know a few cycling aficionados here who share my passion for the sporting…

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Stream on: My Top 10 Spanish Series

January 23, 2021February 2, 2021

Even though I’ll always remain a fan of the big screen, these days I really enjoy an episode or two of a series in the evening. Cuddle up in a cozy blanket in front of the TV or laptop and plunge into other worlds. For a long time, US productions have dominated the streaming platforms. But the attention for Spanish series increased abruptly with the success of La Casa de Papel. Today there’s quite a number of excellent Spanish productions. Let me introduce you to my Top 10 Spanish series. The…

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2020 favorites: Your Top 10 on Estilo Palma

January 9, 2021January 16, 2021

2020 was a challenging year, no doubt about that. But sure, there were highlights nonetheless. And for starters I want to share not one of my own Best-of lists but yours. The topics trending on Estilo Palma last year, the most-read stories on…

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Best Beaches on Mallorca: Vamos a la playa

July 24, 2020November 22, 2020

A day on the beach can save your soul. Makes you enjoy the simplest of things like digging your feet in the sand or watching the waterline come and go. Recline on your fouta and feel the wind caress your body. Dive into the waves like a fish…

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Best Tapas in Palma: My Top 10 Tapas Places

July 6, 2020August 20, 2020

Sooner or later, everybody who comes to Mallorca will ask the same question: Where do you get the best tapas in Palma? Mallorcan cuisine is fabulous and tapas are a great way to try lots of different dishes. Even more so if you share them with…

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#NosQuedamosEnCasa: My Top 5 Stores with Home Delivery

April 1, 2020October 20, 2020

“Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘till it’s gone.” I frequently think of Joni Mitchell’s famous lines these days in confinement. We are still allowed to do our groceries but we cannot even cook with friends…

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Six years: Estilo Palma

February 24, 2020November 22, 2020

Countless encounters, articles and pictures and still it’s been only six years. But if you have a look at the portraits in the roll above some of them will surely make you smile. Six years ago today I published the first article on Estilo…

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Beyond meat: My Top 5 Veggie Places in Palma

December 11, 2019August 5, 2020

Mallorca got plenty of fruit and vegetables in great quality. Yet there are only few restaurants and cafés for vegetarians. Sure, meanwhile every good restaurant offers at least a couple of vegetarian options, if not even a complete veggie…