Set Sail: Boat Trip Around Mallorca
Looking at the coastline from the sea gives you a fresh perspective. Literally and in a metaphorical way. So I was thrilled when friends invited us to a boat trip around Mallorca. We started in Port d’Andratx and set course towards Sa…
Emblematic Bakery: Forn Fondo
Strolling through a city, the smell of fresh bread often lures me into a bakery. Forn Fondo already catches your eye from afar with its beautiful Modernisme facade. And a glance into the shop window is just as tempting. Actually, Forn Fondo is…
La Batalla de Agua: Canamunt vs. Canavall
It’s red against yellow, today. Canamunt vs. Canavall. La Batalla de Agua de Palma, the fight between the two neighborhoods, dates back 400 years. And the history is rather bloody. But the re-enactment as water battle is fun for all involved…
Street Food Festival: Van Van Market
There is music in the air, this weekend in Palma. The smell of grilled food mingles with that of draught beer. A cheerful crowd is enjoying themselves and the late summer vibes at Parc de la Mar between food trucks and stage. Tonight, Van Van…
Happy Feet: Ben Calçat
Visiting Sóller most people love to stroll along picturesque Carrer Luna with its Modernisme facades and small stores. And many stop in front of Ben Calçat, famous for the colorful porqueres. But only few know that this typical Mallorcan shoe…
Islands of Calm: Urban Oases in Palma
It’s still the dog days of summer. Strolling through the old town I often seek shelter from both the crowds and the heat in one of the urban oases in Palma. Green islands of calm that invite you to linger under a shady tree. A small park or…
Small World Big Cities: Jim Avignon
Berlin in a nutshell. Street artist and musician Jim Avignon showed his exhibition “Small World Big Cities” at MaHalla. Stage designs on display at a unique event location. And those who hadn’t seen the conceptual artist with his one man band…
Restaurants with a View on Mallorca: Top 10 Vistas
The first bite is with the eye. That’s true for the food on your plate. But it’s equally true for the overall atmosphere of a meal. Some restaurants on Mallorca offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean. And dining with a vista like this…