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Alexander Calder: Minimal / Maximal

December 27, 2021December 30, 2021

You’ve surely met Nancy many times on your way across the S’Hort del Rei. Alexander Calder donated the kinetic sculpture to the city of Palma almost fifty years ago. I have always loved his playful objects and the weightlessness of his fancy mobiles. So I was thrilled when a friend invited me to visit Calder’s exhibition „Minimal / Maximal“ at the recently reopened Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin. The museum building designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is a piece of art itself. A prominent…

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Head in the clouds: La Gomera

December 18, 2019December 20, 2019

If you‘ve been following me for a while you know that I started mountain hiking on La Gomera. I fell in love with this small Canary island right away, with its wild, untamed nature and its mighty barrancos. The steep canyons lead from the island‘s volcanic center all the way down to the Atlantic Ocean. Reminding me of one of my favorites on Mallorca – the Torrent de Pareis. Most hikes start with an ascent to the summit, the mountaintop being considered the highlight. From time to time, though…

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Under the radar: Teufelsberg

November 1, 2019

There is one thing I love about Palma that Berlin got in abundance as well: street art. You can find numerous murals on the remaining parts of the Berlin Wall. My favorite place is also a historical site. Located in the western part of the…

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Autumn light: Hiking around Devil’s Lake

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

When I’m in Berlin I often miss the Mediterranean and the Tramuntana mountains. Sure, I love the city and its vibes, its energy and cultural diversity. And if you need an outdoor escape there are plenty of trips you can take from here. But far…

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Entre dos mares: Costa Rica (II)

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

To me Mallorca is like a small continent. Now, compared to my favorite island Costa Rica seems to be a whole universe. And the facts about bio diversity and climate zones support this idea. But it holds true to me in a much broader sense…

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Fifty shades of green: Costa Rica

March 27, 2019March 28, 2019

Pura vida. For me this is not only one of the nicest ways to greet or thank each other. The two words also stand for the Costa Rica state of mind. The small country in Central America got its name for a reason. The beauty and abundance of…

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Ciutadella vs. Maó: Menorca (II)

June 27, 2018January 8, 2019

People often wonder whether to stay in Ciutadella or Maó. The former capital of Menorca and her successor are about the same size. But they are almost as different as their location on the island. Both are built around sheltered natural…

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The discovery of slowness: Menorca

June 22, 2018June 27, 2018

Menorca is often described as Mallorca’s little sister. In fact their names already hint at that. However, as we all know, siblings can be quiet different. When I was visiting Menorca for the first time I was surprised how diverse it is. And…