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Come on, what’s your favourite ‘Saints day’?
I noticed that there were quite a few celebrations linked to St George that happened here on the island.
Canaries protests - Mallorca next?
The president of the Canaries says that things have to change. But how?
Don’t bite the hand that feeds you
A clear message; thank you for letting us take care of your cherish summer holidays.
The countdown to Es Firo in Soller
8500 places are reserved for the final battle on that date, and you need an identity bracelet to attend.
Navigating Mallorca’s rising costs
Being an island that has to import most of its produce, unfortunately means we are hit harder than most.
Whose homes are they anyway?
If hoteliers can build for employees, then there is land for everyone.
Spain is flying low over Gibraltar
“Spanish government bully boy tactics over Gibraltar has done little to enhance the reputation of Spain with the Gibraltarians.”
As the word ‘glamorous’ goes on the banned list - what’s next?
I have recently noticed that there is an ever-growing list of supposedly ‘banned’ words that certain people find “inappropriate” or on occasions, supposedly “demeaning”.
A footballing odyssey with Real Mallorca
Grown men, women and children were crying around me, but in truth the best team won.
Watch those prices in Mallorca
If Mallorca is to become the new Monaco then something needs to be done and fast because the majority of the population won’t be able to afford to live here.
Who pays for Mallorca's tourist resorts?
Calvia's mayor is leading calls for funding to come from taxes like IVA (VAT).
The Trauma of Travel
Travelling abroad used to be such a fun, truly exciting experience...
Insights from Soller Valley
This weekend is Soller’s Orange fair.
- 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
When rain almost stopped play in Calvia
My thanks to Smart Yachting, Quality Centre and all the people I called on Tuesday morning for their help and support.
Jason Moore