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Dealing with Bureaucracy in Mallorca
Thinking about moving to Mallorca? There's a bit of bureaucracy to navigate so the dream doesn't turn into a nightmare.
Valldemossa and Chopin: A Big Lie?
Valldemossa and Chopin — virtually inseparable and irreplaceable. So the legend goes. But how much of it is actually true?
#SlimOldMan - The Pounds Won't Budge!
After my initial euphoria, I thought the pounds would keep dropping by the minute. But far from it...
To Magaluf? To the Bondi Beach!
A trip to Magaluf? Are you crazy? Trust me, under certain conditions this can actually be a really good idea!
Port Adriano: American Car Show 2022
We stumbled almost by accident upon the American Car Show Port Adriano. At least in 2022. But what about 2023?
Road Trip Day 3 - From Lourdes to Tyrol
Today we actually want to hit Lourdes, but instead we meet colorful old men behind lots of glass and feel like we're in Tyrol by the evening...
Road Trip Day 2 - Pamplona to San Sebastián
Off to the coast after a stopover in Pamplona. Will we find a nice hotel? And what about dinner?
Road Trip Day 2 - Zaragoza-Pamplona
On the road again. Today we want to experience two cities in one day, San Sebastián is the destination and on the way there's lunch in Pamplona ...
Road Trip Day 1 - Barcelona to Zaragoza
And once again a first day for a road trip. Today we're heading from Barcelona to Zaragoza. And from Miracoli to fried eggs.
Welcome to Placeta Garden
We suspect nothing. And are surprised by the best suckling pig on the island that I’ve had the pleasure of eating. And yet it was a rollercoaster...
A Trip to s'Illot (Llevant)
The best wife in the world had suggested a day trip destination. s'Illot is the name of the cute little town on the east coast. So off we went!
Periplo in Portixol - The Update
A second visit to Periplo in Portixol — dubious Soller prawns, a stunning tartare, and the question of whether this promising restaurant can sustain its initial brilliance.
Periplo - New Restaurant in Portixol
My blog post about this new restaurant in Portixol is far more half-baked than the food here. But it was so good that I had to share it with you. Bon appétit!
Day 5 - Welcome to Barcelona
The last day has more to offer than I expected. From high-end dining in the provinces to low-end eating in the metropolis...
Fraud? Buying Property in Mallorca
In this part we cover the topic of "common scams". We show how buying property in Mallorca can work stress-free and safely!
Guide Series for Buying Property in Mallorca
So That Excitement Doesn't Turn Into Frustration! A guide series for a safe and successful purchase.