Sarah Forge
Born in Sussex, brought up in Surrey, and shaped in Spain (Marbella and Mallorca), Sarah has been a professional writer for more than 20 years. Among others, her work has been published in national newspapers, international magazines, in-flights, and on the Channel 4 website. In the past, she made guest appearances on BBC’s Living in the Sun, BBC Radio, Times Radio and Channel 4’s Richard & Judy. She’s also a dab hand at social media. Sarah’s spare time is devoted to her husband (a talented dentist), her beloved Border Terriers Edwin and Barnes, sport, and heavy-duty podcast consumption.
Going NoLo – Breaking up with Booze
The alcohol-free drinks market may be comparatively small, but has been growing steadily over the last five years and predicted to keep growing.
Why I love Santa Ponsa
There was no ‘love at first sight’ with Santa Ponsa, it was a slow-burn romance.
“A woman who knows her worth has the power to change the world”
Adèle Chrétien is the creative genius behind By Adele Photography and By Adele Boudoir.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week unexpected twists in British politics meanwhile, Spain faces controversy with Prime Minister Sánchez's divisive deal, and Spain seeks to scrap the 90-day rule for UK citizens.
Purging the Pine Tree Pest
Each winter, thousands of silky white nests appear in Mallorca’s fragrant pine population. But, instead of inspiring wonder at what’s soon to emerge, they spark fear for the hordes of pine processionary caterpillars about to descend and wreak havoc on daily life – not least our beloved dogs.
Abby’s Top Ten Style Tips
The good news is you don’t have to be born with a sense of style; you can learn it.
Yacht Charter: Riding the wave of success in Mallorca
It’s August, and Balearic waters are peppered with charter yachts.
Magawoof closes on a Paws-itive note
"The biggest thanks goes to all who attended and donated so generously to Music Therapy at Hospital Son Espases. See you next year.”
Magawoof Returns for Third Edition – You’d Be Barking to Miss It
Baleares International College, Sa Porrassa, is playing host on Saturday, June 24.
Palma Boat Show closes on a high
96% of exhibitors interviewed said they’d come back for more in 2024.
Palma Alive with Yachting Fever
The Show traditionally heralds the start of the Mediterranean yachting season and features a full-capacity exhibitor list, showcasing everything from state-of-the-art marine electronics to the most sumptuous superyachts
Your weekly catch-up
After a couple of relatively tourist-free years, Mallorca is really feeling the effects of ‘mass tourism’.
Hidden gems on Mallorca: Our best beaches
Accessed by a two kilometre walk from Colonia St Jordi, Es Carbó is a fairly remote white sand beach backed by wild dunes.
Hidden gems: the best Mallorca beaches
"The rugged natural landscape of sand dunes and pine trees is stunning, and full of wildlife...."
Paws Friendly – Pup Pup and Away…
Find out which airlines allow you to take your dog and what you need to know.
Palma International Boat Show Pulls off Another Masterpiece
87% of exhibitors in attendance said they would repeat in 2023.
The week in review: Boris Becker found guilty
The stories that made the headlines this week on Mallorca.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Comment
Doggie doo
I never seem to catch the ignorant dog-owning delinquent in the act...
Sarah Forge 04/03/2024 11:10