Meet the neighbors: Mercat de Sant Rescat
One of the many reasons why I like my barrio so much: Mercat de Sant Rescat on Plaça Quadrado. Live music, dancing in the sunshine, the fabulous coffee of La Molienda and the flea market – all with the blessing of Canamunt’s talisman and…
Beautiful things: Pop-up otoño
When Christina from Maravillas Bags invited me to the next Nucli pop-up otoño, I didn’t really have a clue what it would be like. She told me a little about the two sisters who were gathering lovely pieces handcrafted on the island and…
Colors of Mallorca: Insula Crafts
Cristina Lozano had studied arts and fashion in London before she got a job at Camper, one of the most famous Mallorcan brands. And very soon, she fell in love with the island. Inspired by its light and colors, she started to design some…
The Pacific sister of Palma: Vancouver, BC
Even though it’s all glass and steel high risers downtown, Vancouver shares a few key features with Palma: it’s right on the ocean, there’s a spectacular mountain range bordering it, and it has some great barrios. You can discover new places by…
Lazy Sunday afternoon: Café Santa Fe
**** Café Santa Fe closed at the end of 2019, a huge loss for the neighborhood… **** On Sundays, most shops and restaurants in Palma are closed and we have the city all to ourselves. Particularly on those hot summer days when everybody is…
Mid summer: August
It’s true, I have a knack for pop-up stores. I like to be surprised by their sudden, unexpected appearance in a supposedly familiar environment, and by their fancy set-ups, inviting you to come in spontaneously. While we are used to the overall…
Street Art #16
Beautiful Beach Babe enjoying her shady spot on Plaça d’En Coll in…
House of small wonders: Arume
As much as I appreciate Mediterranean cuisine, Asian food is a great alternative, particularly on a hot summer’s day. Even more exciting is the culinary crossover – when east meets west. One of my favorite places in Palma that most wonderfully…