Best Cycling Routes on Mallorca: Top 10 Road Bike
The unique landscape and great road conditions make Mallorca an Eldorado for cycling aficionados almost all year round. You can go all the way across the Tramuntana. From Andratx in the southwest to Pollença in the far north. Following the…
Happy Place: Cafè Es Pes de sa Palla
Slightly off the beaten track of Palma’s old town, Cafè Es Pes de sa Palla is a true happy place. Time seems to pass more slowly here on the large, slightly elevated terrace. It’s a meeting point for family and friends. For a coffee in the…
Magic mountain: Castell d’Alaró
One of the most magical places on the island is the Castell d’Alaró. Situated on the ridge of the flat mountain top with steep rock walls to all sides. It was long considered impregnable. Today it is a great hiking destination for the whole…
Walk the talk: Yuccs
Nothing beats wool. Especially when it comes to balancing different temperatures. That’s why I love clothes made of merino wool. Also and particularly when hiking or cycling. But shoes made of wool, that sounds like a challenge. Especially…
Beyond silence: Las Calmas de Enero
The sky an endless blue, no single cloud, and the sea like a mirror. Reflecting the low winter sun that already feels warm on your skin in the late morning. Nothing moves, including me. In the absence of wind even the seagulls stay on their…
Small but strong: Nano Coffee Lab
Just a few months ago, I introduced you to my favorite specialty coffee shops in Palma. There has been a number of more exciting openings since then. One of them being Nano Coffee Lab, actually more of a bar than a café. But a great place for a…
The Three Kings: Los Reyes Magos
Excitedly awaited by all children Los Reyes Magos finally came to Palma, tonight. Bringing along the Christmas presents the kids had been wishing for in their letters. It had been raining all day, but when the Three Wise Men arrived by boat in…
Above the clouds: Puig de Galatzó
Mallorca‘s highest mountain top in the southern Tramuntana usually offers a breathtaking panorama of the Mediterranean. This time, though, we marveled at the surrounding peaks above a sea of fog. A unique view and an amazing atmosphere to leave…