Shine a Light
Apart from the regular onslaught of cyclists, we are remotely visited by outsiders.
Peter Clover
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Too much, too soon?
The Mallorcans are quite capable themselves of driving numbers up without help from outsiders!
Walking Back to Happiness . . .
What we don’t want is our imminent future to be compromised by the actions of a steadily growing minority.
Mr Fixits
‘If you can afford to have something fixed, then don’t stress about it for a second, just pay a man who can’.
People Say The Funniest Things
Columnist Peter Clover shares with us some of his funniest experiences.
Out and about: Look for the silver lining
Peter Clover tries to put a smile on people’s faces by offering a moments escape from the gloom.
The last of the lockdowns?
So, what to do? Although the regulations aren’t currently as limiting as they were back in March 2020 when we were completely confined to the homestead, we are once again being encouraged to ‘STAY HOME’.
New Years Resolutions
These digital days, with the advent of social media, it has become almost compulsory to post your intention of resolution on the internet.
Christmas in Mallorca
Whatever your choices this Christmas, please be ultra careful, think twice, and have a Very Safe Celebration whatever you decide to do.
I Should Have Gone to Specsavers
Peter Clover: "We thought we would do an early Christmas shopping and trying to do normal things."
Winner winner chicken dinner
Peter Clover shares the recipe of how to make "the best chicken risotto EVER".
Take a walk on the wild side
It’s OUR countryside too! So can’t we just share it sensibly and respectfully?
Out & About
Trending tomatoes
Our columnist Peter Clover shares with us a delish tomato soup and a broccoli pesto recipe!
Out & About
Some Things Never Change
With people limiting their socializing the town has been even quieter than usual.
Fairs and fiestas
Look to the Rainbow
It has just been announced that this years Dijous Bo, the largest, busiest and most popular fiesta on the entire island, has been cancelled.
Out & About
Never say die
This past summer we made a killer list of all those favourite things we used to do.
Out & About
For the Love of Lemons
Lemons Tips
Out & About
The Masked Avenger
It seems that with all the information circulating as to how this virus spreads, cyclists seem to tick a lot of those boxes, so why no masks? And why are they allowed to travel so freely around the island? Perhaps something the government needs to address?
Out & About
Masking the Situation
Admittedly, every aspect of our lives has changed irrefutably, and we all yearn for a miracle return to how things were before.
Out & About
Too Many Too Soon?
I love Majorca wholeheartedly. To me, the island has always been like a naughty child that is constantly full of surprises.
Out & About
Trending tapas
Variadas are considered the queen of tapas by many here on the island.
Out & About
A Fool’s Paradise
This time last year, our village of Mancor de la Vall was also enjoying its boisterous San Joan Fiesta...
Out & About
The Thief of Time
My ultimate star in lockdown has got to be the most ‘to die for’ gingernuts, which I now make, following a recipe I’ve had for 25 years and never got round to baking before.
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Medical Matters
Some people really don’t seem to get that 2 metres is NOT 2 feet! And certainly NEVER two inches!
Out & About
To Beach or Not to Beach?
The Majorcans certainly know a thing or two about organizing a trip to the beach, and how to really enjoy themselves.
Out & About
Paranoid! Moi?
I’m concentrating on the light at the end of the tunnel, and happy to spend the day at home baking a bunnie’s favourite -delicious carrot, fruit and nut loaf!
Out & About
Fiesta or Folly?
As a Mediterranean culture, which through history has thrived on the habitual custom of outside living and ritual celebration, I suppose it should be expected that a certain mentality will believe that Covid19 will be beaten by holding some form of annual fiesta!
Out and About
Bring on the Bran!
Bran Loaf. Doesn’t sound very exciting does it? Believe me, it’s a
sticky triumph. And sooooo simple!
News
Here are some very simple and smart ideas to save money with O2
O2 is constantly creating new deals and new ways for clients to find great bargains.
Participate
Do you think they should ban the tourist horse and carriage rides?
News
Bargains of the Day
Don't miss this lovely ground floor apartment in Can Picafort.
News
Mallorca Weather Forecast for Wednesday
It's partly cloudy, partly sunny in Mallorca today with a high of 20 degrees.
To find out what the weather is like elsewhere in Mallorca, click here
Community
The vegan hairdresser in Mallorca
This week's Scandinavian Spotlight: "Somewhere during the evening, she exchanged phone numbers with what would turn out to be the man of her dreams."
Lifestyle
Films in English in Palma
Films have been updated. New release this weekend is The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
Lifestyle
Consell Antiques Market has reopened
“I waited a year to go back to a flea market and I wanted Consell to be the first one I visited..”
Lifestyle
Better late than Never
"Visually some of the rally stages include more than a little spectacular Tramuntana scenery."
Sports
La Liga talking points
Spanish football highlights of the weekend
Lifestyle
Ninety years ago: The Republic in Mallorca
The authorities, those about to be removed, didn't really know how to react or what to do.
Lifestyle
Wild Mallorca: a question of orchids
In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: It's that time of year when the flowers begin to show off their multitude of colours and when the birds are singing their hearts out to claim both a territory and a mate.
Community
Did anyone see the Easter bunny?
It was lovely to see mums and dads proudly wearing their children’s Easter bonnets at the end of the day. Happy Easter from Queen’s College!
Lifestyle
Piquillo peppers stuffed with salt cod brancade
Try one of these amazing Mediterranean recipes with our Fosh Food delivery service!
Lifestyle
The Mallorcan, Barack Obama and Tony Blair!
It’s not all US glamour for Maria, who also spends time in Mogadishu.
Sports
Game over in 54 seconds as Mallorca go eight points clear
Real Mallorca came that bit closer to the pinnacle of Spanish football.
Comment
The obsession with “the data”
How often have we heard politicians say that they will be guided by science, by scientists and by data?
Lifestyle
Countdown to Virtual Firo in Soller
The mood around the Soller Valley this weekend is like a deflating balloon.
Comment
Germans feeling guilty
After an Easter holiday hunt in Mallorca, German bookings are tailing off.
Community
The Academy International School news
What an amazing response to our Easter Charity Campaign!
Comment
Mallorca's person of the week; vaccines and SOS Turismo
Take a look what has been happening on the island this week.
Comment
My column
At the root of his appeal, I suspect, is the curiosity that makes us all want to read other people’s secret diaries.