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…
The unbearable lightness of being: Mallorca today
From time to time we all dream of the proverbial desert island. Whoever experiences Mallorca today comes very close to this thought. Empty streets and quiet villages, secluded beaches and lonely bays. Where usually hikers, cyclists, golfers and…
Dancing in the street: Hermes Pompa & friends
Palma’s cathedral is usually the backdrop for countless tourist selfies. This year, however, the Palmesanos have it almost for themselves. Today, Hermes Pompa, finalist in 2018’s Got Talent España, and his friends took the stage at Parc de la…