Mallorca Lifestyle

Well did we ever think we were going to escape lockdown? There was a point where I thought my only joy in life was going to be my short trips to place the bottles in the recycling bin. How we didn’t get reported for seemingly running an illegal speakeasy I’ll …

All life on earth depends on healthy oceans, but efficient conservation and sustainable management measures require a robust scientific foundation to truly work. Citizen science has come to play a crucial role in the monitoring and protection of the ocean and there are several ways that YOU can contribute to …

Xisco Fuentes works are full of references that point to the essential, loaded with humility and precise brush strokes that endow the image with realism, giving them a beauty and brilliant texture that captivates the soul of the viewer. This is the painting by Xisco Fuentes: a man who loves …

How would you go about discovering a new wine and what would push you to choose a particular wine over thousands of others?  If you know nothing about the producer, the region or the wine making process, what would make you pick up a specific bottle?  Would it be the …

Lockdown was difficult for the majority of people living here in Mallorca.  Whether you live in Palma or the countryside, in an apartment or a house; whether you are single or have a partner & a family; whether you were a business owner or employee – life was really challenging …

Sustainability, a buzzword of today! Everyone is talking about it, and founders Marco and Shruti decided to take matters in their own hands and truly stand for the principles of a circular economy. Introducing, Kairen (Kai – ocean, Ren – clean/pure) a brand that lives true to the purpose of …

Help us collect information on marine wildlife by reporting unusual sightings!  We are living during completely unprecedented times. All over the internet, we have seen videos of marine animals said to be “reclaiming” their territory near coastlines, bays and beaches. Are these just false rumours or is marine wildlife really …

When I received an email from Esteban Celemín about his wine project I immediately picked up the phone, gave him a call, and ended up having an hour long conversation with him.  After the call, I decided to book a flight to Madrid, with a plan to meet Esteban the …

Milan, Florence, Rome, Venice, Perugia: Italy was my first great inspiration to discover picturesque places and try to catch their nourishing atmosphere with vibrant colors and generous sunlight.  Maybe because I spent the rest of the time living in mostly rainy parts of Europe, I developed a chronic need for …

I have enjoyed a love affair with Mallorca for some 30 years and lived here permanently for 10 years.  After selling the bar I owned with my family last September,  I declared that 2020 was going to be my year.   A healthy looking diary, I had booked tickets for every …