Feliz Año Nuevo: Happy New Year!
Let’s hope that 2022 is only pronounced 2020 too. That things will change for the better. I wish you a year full of inspiring encounters, of exciting discoveries, travels maybe, a year of health and joy. We are happy, proud and looking forward…
Alexander Calder: Minimal / Maximal
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…
Let There Be Light: Merry Christmas
It’s no coincidence that we celebrate Christmas right after the winter solstice. Gradually the sunlight returns and the days are getting longer again. And who doesn’t need a light of hope in those grim times of a worldwide pandemic. All the…
Mallorca and the movies: Discovering film locations
Who doesn’t dream of sun and sea when the days are gray and the nights are long. If you cannot be on the island right now, watching a movie or a series set on Mallorca will put you in the mood. And it’s all the more fun when you recognize…
Hiking the cliffs: Cova des Pont
When I heard of Cala Romantica for the first time I wasn’t sure what to expect. A picture postcard beach or rather a vacation resort? Actually, it’s a bit of both. Out of season, however, it’s one of those dreamy places where you could sit…
Noble Courtyards: Patios in Palma
Some people love to travel with a guidebook. Or they check out online all the things they want to see before they actually visit. But many places are best explored on your own. For sure, Palma is one of them. Get lost in the old town and find…
Vegan cuisine: Ca n’Ela
Located in the bustling Lonja neighborhood Ca n‘Ela is Palma’s new go-to place for excellent vegan cuisine. With its leafy walls and open Mares the restaurant is stylish and cozy at the same time. Chef Ella and her daughter Andrea make you feel…
Mallorca’s Wild East: Parc Natural de Llevant
When it comes to hiking on the island most of us instantly think of the Tramuntana mountains. Or of the coastal trails along the turquoise Mediterranean. The great unknown, though, is the Wild East of Mallorca. However, there’s a dozen hiking…