Head in the clouds: La Gomera
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…
Beyond meat: My Top 5 Veggie Places in Palma
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…
Walking on air: Yuccs
We brace ourselves for the winter with additional layers of clothes. The sheep in the Tramuntana and on the fields of Mallorca though wear wool all year round. And for a reason. Because wool keeps you warm when it’s cold outside and it keeps…
Spread love: Es Garrover de Mallorca
When we were kids we used the dry pods as rattles. While farmers fed them to their animals most of us only knew carob gum as a thickener for all kinds of food. Until a few years ago a local entrepreneur turned it into a delicious spread. And…
Big screen: Street Art in Palma
Mallorca has always been an inspiring place for artists. Particularly painters love the extraordinary light of the Mediterranean. And the creative atmosphere of an island where people from many different places come together. With its numerous…
Cutting edge: Cornador Gran
Looking up at the Sóller mountain ridge it is hard to imagine how you can ever climb Es Cornadors. The highest mountain top is a steep rocky triangle that seems rather unaccessible. I had thought just the same about the North route up Puig de…
With a smile: Café Riutort
Life, in a lot of ways, is like a long and winding river. A riu tort, in Catalan. A wonderful place to stop along the flow is the café bearing the same name. Great specialty roasts, tasty vegetarian dishes, friendly people and a relaxed…
Under the radar: Teufelsberg
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…