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Majorca Mallorca"We Are Not From Here" chatting with comedians Xavi Jallois and Abdullah OzturkA conversation with two of Madrid’s leading English-language comedians. Xavi Jallois is from Chile, Abdullah Ozturk is from Turkey, and together they tour a split-hour stand-up show exploring what it means to arrive in Spain and feel like an outsider. They talk about learning to be funny in a new language, finding community in Madrid’s growing comedy scene, and why humour often begins where frustration lives. We also discuss touring logistics, small venues, audience differences across the country, and the joy of shared laughter when you have lived between cultures.Included:• How the show W...
2025-11-091h 10
Majorca MallorcaMALLORCA INSIDER: Jan Edwards on winter dining, hidden food events and where to eat nowFood lover and broadcaster Jan Edwards returns to talk winter on the island: staying at La Residencia in Deià, why Peccata Minuta is worth tracking down, the tapas trail TaPalma, Port Adriano’s Food Passion weekends, and a clutch of great value places from Palma to Felanitx and Son Ferrer. Expect practical tips, price-savvy picks, and how to actually find out what is on.A birthday stay at La Residencia, Deià. What makes the service special, Miró artworks, and choosing between El Olivo’s tasting menus and Restaurante Miró’s à la carte.Quiet-season culture in Deià and wh...
2025-11-0556 min
Majorca MallorcaMALLORCA INSIDERS: Aggregate to Buñols: Shirley Roberts on Social Inclusion, Sóller life and filling empty seatsShirley Roberts is a beloved voice in the Sóller Valley, known for her daily letters and meticulous fact finding on SóllerWeb. In this conversation we look at social inclusion in Mallorca’s cultural scene. Why was the Rocky Horror Show playing to half empty rows in Palma. What could venues do to fill seats without alienating paying audiences. We discuss tried and tested theatre tools such as papering the house, community partnerships and using the back rows first, plus the value of pay-what-you-can concerts that still fairly compensate artists.Shirley also paints a vivid picture of a...
2025-11-0359 min
Majorca MallorcaJohann Nowak: Why La Soledad Could Be Palma’s Next Art HubIn this episode we sit down with Berlin gallerist Johann Nowak, the driving force behind Art District Palma in La Soledad. Johann has spent the past few years acquiring former workshops and houses in this overlooked neighbourhood, and transforming them into a growing cluster of galleries, studios, bakeries, and public cultural spaces.We talk about how he first discovered La Soledad, why the area’s everyday life matters just as much as the art, and the importance of keeping the neighbourhood accessible to locals rather than shaping it into a tourist zone. Johann shares the long-term philosophy be...
2025-11-011h 18
Majorca MallorcaMALLORCA INSIDERS: Parties, people and places to go in Mallorca with Mia Naprta.Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esMallorca Insider Mia Naprta on food, parties and local flavoursInsider Intro Mia Naprta is a food, culture and lifestyle columnist based in Mallorca, originally from Croatia. She writes for publications including Mallorca Bulletin, Última Hora and The Islander Magazine, and shares regular updates on Instagram under @mianaprta. In this episode we cover her recent holiday in Greece, where that enviable tan came from, her take on the end-of-season party scene in Mallorca, her favourite value lunch spots, and how local M...
2025-10-2143 min
Majorca MallorcaThe Icelandic Playwright Bringing Bold Theatre to Mallorca, Reginn Tumi KolbeinssonFrom Reykjavík to Palma: Reginn Tumi Kolbeinsson is reshaping Mallorca’s creative scene with fearless theatre that asks the big questions: identity, belonging, and the human condition.In this episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast, we talk with Icelandic playwright and director Reginn Tumi Kolbeinsson, a creative force who has made Mallorca his stage.Reginn shares his journey from Iceland to the island, his love for storytelling that pushes boundaries, and his latest productions that challenge audiences to think differently about culture, connection, and emotion. We discuss the evolution of the theatre scene in Mal...
2025-10-141h 09
Majorca MallorcaFrom Palma to the World: DJ Des Mitchell’s Island StoryLegendary DJ Des Mitchell has sound-tracked Mallorca for decades, from the golden age of Magaluf and BCM to his residencies that defined the island’s nightlife. In this episode, Des talks about the highs, the near-misses, and the passion that’s kept him behind the decks long after the lights come up. A conversation full of rhythm, humour, and heart from one of Mallorca’s best-loved entertainers. If you’ve danced anywhere on the island in the last 30 years, chances are DJ Des Mitchell was behind the decks. From his early days on British radio to becoming a househ...
2025-10-061h 45
Majorca MallorcaMALLORCA INSIDERS: The Superyacht World with Recruiter Erica LayMeet our newest Mallorca Insider, Erica Lay — veteran crew agent and author of Superyacht Life: How to Start, Succeed and Stay Sane. Erica lifts the lid on the real superyacht industry in Mallorca: what counts as a superyacht, why TV shows like Below Deck skew expectations, and how hiring really works for deck, interior and engineering roles. We cover the starter essentials (ENG1 medicals, STCW modules, dock-walking), realistic entry salaries and seasons, plus the culture on board — tiny cabins, long hours, big teamwork — and why mental health, boundaries and diversity matter at sea. Erica shares straight-talking advice for “green crew”, w...
2025-09-2951 min
Majorca MallorcaFrom Stage Lights to Stables: Katja’s Journey to Can Cavall BlauWhat happens when a life in theatre collides with a love of horses and the rhythms of the land? In this episode, we meet Katja Lebelt, founder of Can Cavall Blau, an ecological farm and creative space tucked between Inca and Lloseta.Katja shares her remarkable journey from designing costumes and sets for opera houses across Europe to building a sustainable farm in Mallorca, where she now lives with her family and a herd of polo horses. We explore how her artistic background influences everything she creates on the farm, from the way the land is shaped...
2025-09-261h 07
Majorca MallorcaMALLORCA INSIDERS: The island's culinary scene: Restaurant Week with Mia Naprta & Anna Ruiz AlfaroThis episode of Mallorca Insiders brings back our resident foodie, Mia Naprta, with a special guest, Anna Ruiz Alfaro, organiser of Mallorca Restaurant Week. Together they share the stories behind the island’s buzzing dining scene, from the much-talked-about opening of Annabelle’s in Palmanova (and its infamous €64,000 bill) to the international concept of Restaurant Week — now making its mark in Mallorca. Discover how this initiative showcases top restaurants, celebrates local products, and offers residents and visitors the chance to enjoy high-end dining at accessible prices.
2025-09-2425 min
Majorca MallorcaMALLORCA INSIDERS: Table for One, Tram to the Habaneras: Shirley Roberts on Sóller life, service, and communityWriter and community voice Shirley Roberts joins us from Sóller to talk rain after the storm, water restrictions, and why the island’s hospitality lives or dies on the welcome. We dig into her Table for One mission for solo diners, the reality behind “anti-tourism” headlines, and the charm of the Sóller tram. Shirley also shares true insider tips: the Habaneras music nights on Repic beach with special train and tram options, when Palma and Sóller switch on the Christmas lights, and why church halls, events calendars, and third-age centres still knit local life together. Warm, candid, a...
2025-09-151h 06
Majorca MallorcaWalking Mallorca with Sergio García: Language, Life and Expat StoriesIn this episode of Majorca Mallorca, Oliver sits down with Sergio García, the creator of Expat’s Walks. Sergio shares his love of exploring Mallorca on foot whilst teaching Spanish to the international community on the island, the history and hidden gems he uncovers along the way, and the challenges (and humour) of learning Spanish as a Brit living on the island. From his own journey to the community he’s built, this is an inspiring look at how walking together can open doors, spark conversations, and create connections across cultures.Discover more about Sergio and his w...
2025-09-121h 04
Majorca MallorcaMALLORCA INSIDERS: Mallorca Solutions: Navigating Spanish Paperwork, Residency and Life Admin with Becky Bellafont EvansIn this Mallorca Insider episode, Vicki sits down with Becky Bellafont Evans, founder of Mallorca Solutions and the island’s go-to problem-solver for paperwork, residency, taxes and more. Since 2008, Becky and her team have been helping Mallorca’s international community cut through the bureaucracy and get things done — from NIEs and TIEs to visas, car registrations, insurance and council taxes.Expect practical tips, stories from the frontlines of Spanish admin, and a candid conversation about why good customer service makes all the difference. Whether you’re relocating, renewing documents, or simply trying to make sense of life admin in...
2025-09-0837 min
Majorca MallorcaDreaming Big with Saloua Sfar of A Ma Maison & Muse PalmaIn this episode we sit down with Saloua Sfar, the creative force behind A Ma Maison, one of Palma’s most personal restaurants, and Muse Palma, a multi-purpose cultural and events space. Originally from Tunisia, Saloua shares how Mallorca captured her heart, why her restaurant feels like “coming to her home”, and the challenges and joys of building businesses on the island. From her unique menus to belly dancing at anniversary parties, Saloua’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and passion for hospitality.Show NotesThis conversation with Saloua Sfar dives into:How a holida...
2025-09-051h 04
Majorca MallorcaCarlos Pons on Respiralia: Cystic Fibrosis Breakthroughs, Formentera Swim and Life in MallorcaCarlos Pons, managing director of Respiralia, joins us to share how a Mallorca-based foundation is changing lives for people with cystic fibrosis. We talk about life-extending treatments like Kaftrio, why modern respiratory physiotherapy has moved on from clapping to autogenic drainage, and how strength training is boosting lung capacity. Carlos explains the famous Swimming Tour around Formentera that funds hundreds of treatment sessions each year, and he lifts the lid on their pioneering phage therapy research that targets dangerous bacteria without antibiotics. He also reflects on life in Mallorca, housing pressures, and his own journey from Spanish Air Force...
2025-09-031h 37Majorca MallorcaFrom BBC to Rural Mallorca: Jan Edwards on Food, Wine, Cats & Stories, Mallorca Insider epIn this episode of Mallorca Insiders, Vicki sits down with veteran journalist and broadcaster Jan Edwards, who swapped early mornings at the BBC for a rural, off-grid life in Mallorca back in 2004.Jan shares her journey from London hotel PR to BBC radio, to finca life between Manacor and Colònia de Sant Pere, where she and her partner Richard care for a family of cats and run on solar panels, water deliveries, and sheer determination.Along the way, Jan has built a reputation as one of the island’s most trusted voices on food, win...
2025-09-011h 18Majorca MallorcaNina Moon: Mallorca’s Event Queen and Rainy Day Saviour MALLORCA INSIDER EPISODEWhat do you do with the kids when it is too hot or pouring with rain in Mallorca? How do you find out about the best art shows, open-air films, polo days and food tours before anyone else? Nina Moon has the answers.In this episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast, Vicki chats with Nina Moon, founder of The Calendar Mallorca, about the island’s cultural scene and family-friendly activities. Nina shares why she started the platform, how her time away in Austria gives her a fresh perspective, and her best tips for summer events, from hidden ar...
2025-08-2540 minMajorca MallorcaPamboli Palma: Colour, Creativity and Life on MallorcaMeet Catrin and Sebastian, the creative couple behind Pamboli Palma, a fashion brand inspired by the island they love. From quiet village life in Moscari to photo shoots in Berlin, their story is full of colour, creativity and a deep connection to Mallorca.What you will hear in this episode:How a first holiday to Mallorca led to a life-changing proposalWhy Moscari became their home and museTurning backgrounds in journalism and film design into a fashion labelThe challenge of producing colourful garments in small batchesThe spirit behind Pamboli Palma and what makes it unique...
2025-08-221h 18Majorca MallorcaAndreas Ahrens - The Disgusting Food Museum - Palma..... in which Oliver selflessly chomps his was through ants, crickets legs, very stinky cheese, durian fruit, fermented shark, and somewhat surprisingly Marmite, at Palma's latest attraction The Disgusting Food Museum...yes much of it was disgusting, and all of it educational.Click here to book, tickets, we've negotiated a 5% discount for Majorca Mallorca listeners via the link. https://disgustingfoodmuseum.es/?trackingCode=a59e58552a334c6eb67d239ebda54c5a at the checkout add promo code 'MM5' ...enjoySign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca...
2025-08-181h 04Majorca MallorcaOn the buses, Nick Brown: Mallorca’s Public Transport InsiderNick Brown knows Mallorca like few others, especially when it comes to getting around without a car. In this episode, we talk about his journey from life in France to settling in Palma, why learning Spanish is essential, and how he became the go-to expert for bus and train travel on the island. From hidden first-class seats on the Sóller train to insider tips that can change your holiday, Nick shares practical advice and fascinating stories about life here.Show NotesIn this episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast, Vicki sits down with Nick B...
2025-08-1153 minMajorca MallorcaMajorca Mallorca Insiders: Nina Moons from The Calendar Mallorca on Festivals, Family Life & the Pulse of the IslandIn this lively and laughter-filled episode, Vicki is joined once again by the unstoppable Nina Moons, founder of The Calendar Mallorca and a beloved Majorca Mallorca Insider. From cultural legends and flamenco nights to rooftop cocktails and late-night beach parties, Nina shares her insider knowledge of what’s happening across the island this summer.They dive into parenting in the heat, raising multilingual kids, and what it really takes to build a successful events platform from scratch. Nina opens up about the huge growth of her website—now attracting over 24,000 monthly views—and how her passion project became...
2025-07-2850 minMajorca MallorcaOttilie Quince: Grit, Gears & Giving Cero F*cksFrom Luton to the Lycra capital of Port de Pollença, Ottilie Quince has lived one hell of a ride—kidney transplant recipient, world champion cyclist, business owner, physiotherapist, and self-confessed Cero F*cks entrepreneur.In this episode, Ollie sits down with Otty in the sunshine of Port de Pollença to talk about life, health, sport, and the hustle of building a meaningful life in Mallorca. With brutal honesty and endless humour, she shares:How she grew up playing football with the lads and discovered women’s sport in the USThe shock kidney diagnosis at 24 that c...
2025-07-251h 04Majorca MallorcaCat Cafés, Fiction, and Finding Joy with Jan EdwardsIn this episode, we chat with journalist and novelist Jan Edwards about her second Mallorca-based novel, The Mallorca Cat Café. Jan shares the inspiration behind her feline-filled fiction, what it’s like writing in retirement, and how her love for cats found its way into the heart of her storytelling.We discuss the real-life sanctuary that sparked her plot, the challenges of self-publishing, the importance of editing, and what it means to find community through writing groups. Jan also opens up about life with her husband Richard, her early BBC career, and why she’s passionate about writi...
2025-07-1948 minMajorca MallorcaRelocating to Mallorca with Kids? Mallorca Tutoring Academy’s Julie Holdsworth on Education, Integration & Surviving the SystemStruggling with education choices in Mallorca? This week, we’re joined by Julie Holdsworth of the Mallorca Tutoring Academy for an essential chat on navigating the Spanish system, supporting multilingual kids, and setting them up for success on the island. A must-listen for parents thinking of making the move.Episode OverviewThis episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast features a deep-dive conversation with Julie Holdsworth, founder and director of the Mallorca Tutoring Academy. Julie shares invaluable advice for international families moving to Mallorca, with practical tips on choosing schools, supporting multilingual learning, and helping children th...
2025-07-111h 12Majorca MallorcaMallorca Insider: Mia Naprta on Summer Eating and Hidden GemsThis episode of the Majorca Mallorca Podcast welcomes back a favourite Mallorca Insider, Mia Naprta – local food journalist, writer for the Majorca Daily Bulletin, and all-round expert on where (and how) to eat on the island.Recorded on a scorching summer’s day with the studio air-con bravely switched off, we chat about the season's big opening parties – from beach clubs in Magaluf to elegant hotel soirées in Santa Ponsa. Mia shares what it's like to be on the invite list for the island’s coolest summer events, from white parties to jewellery launches in Port Adriano.
2025-07-0744 minMajorca MallorcaMallorca Insiders: Shirley Roberts - SollerwebHear how Shirley swapped North London for the Soller valley and brought the family with her.Some great tales and insider tips to get the most out of the beautiful Soller valley.Shirley is the founder of a local news website dedicated to the life and times of the valley, its been going for ever, its worth a look, often. https://www.sollerweb.com/Please follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca
2025-06-301h 11Majorca MallorcaMallorca girl comes home, Aina Gómez PizáHey everyone! This episode features Aina, a family photographer who was born and raised in Mallorca before moving abroad to study and work. We chat about her life and what brought her back to the island. You can contact Aina @photoshootinmallorca on Instagram. ...as mentioned, the Palma low emission zone comes into force on July 1st, details of the restrictions, a map, and how to register your car here. https://mobipalma.mobi/informacion-zona-bajas-emisiones-zbe/Please follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es
2025-06-281h 16Majorca MallorcaMallorca Insiders: Nina Moon from The Calendar Mallorca.How Nina Moon Built The Ultimate Events Guide to Mallorca This week on Mallorca Insiders, we’re joined by Nina Moon, the founder of The Calendar Mallorca – the go-to guide for what’s on across the island. From fiestas to food festivals, Nina has her finger on Mallorca’s pulse and a beautifully designed way of sharing it with the world. https://thecalendarmallorca.com/ Please follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.inst...
2025-06-2335 minMajorca MallorcaThe Voice for the Voiceless: Rancho Fino's Fight for Mallorca’s Animals.In this episode, Vicki visits Rancho Fino, an animal sanctuary born from pain and built on purpose. Stacey van Tichelt opens up about her difficult childhood in Holland, her health struggles, and how they led to her life’s mission: rescuing Mallorca’s abandoned, abused, and disabled animals.Stacey shares the raw truth about the post-lockdown wave of irresponsible adoptions, the emotional cost of animal rescue, and why she refuses to look away.This isn’t just a story about animals – it’s about resilience, and love, and the lengths one woman will go to in order to...
2025-06-201h 25Majorca MallorcaMallorca Insiders: Pollenca's Wild Rover - Charles Nutter, Our Northerner up North.Welcome to the second episode of Mallorca Insiders – the new series from the Majorca Mallorca podcast!In this fresh new segment, we sit down with people who really know this island — the experts, creatives, and local legends shaping Mallorca from the inside out.Charles Nutter drops into the studio – It's 30 years since he left Blackburn and arrived in Pollenca, in those three decades there isn't much he hasn't done, and not much he hasn't learned about his adopted home, that's adopted him too. Local gossip, history and fiestas, and a passion for the island...
2025-06-1758 minMajorca MallorcaThe Life of BryanWe're pretty sure he's not a naughty boy, nor the Messiah, but he's a delightful chap. Bryan Visser is the Founder of 6Points Cycling Challenges, raising lots of money for some great causes in Mallorca, so he's ok by us. ............and a round up of the latest gossip from the biggest of the Balearics.Everything you need to know about 6Points you can find here. https://6pointschallenges.comPlease follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook...
2025-06-131h 08Majorca MallorcaMALLORCA INSIDERS: Mia Naprta shares her pick of the Mallorca hospitality sceneWelcome to the first episode of Mallorca Insiders – the new series from the Majorca Mallorca podcast!In this fresh new segment, we sit down with people who really know this island — the experts, creatives, and local legends shaping Mallorca from the inside out.Our first guest is the brilliant Mia Naprta – a food writer, journalist, and all-round culture enthusiast. If you’ve ever wanted to know where to eat, drink, and soak up the soul of Mallorca (beyond the tourist traps), Mia’s got you covered. From the island’s best hidden gems to what makes Mallor...
2025-06-0951 minMajorca MallorcaFrom Tony Robbins to Palma: One Woman’s Radical ReinventionThis time Vicki and Ollie chit chat about Mallorca news and Constanze Hill comes into the studio to talk about her move to Mallorca and her life as a coach. You can also read the interview with Constanze here https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/life-style/2025/05/30/133617/blind-coach-constanze-hill-love-reinvention-and-starting-over-mallorca.htmlPlease follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com... sign up...
2025-05-271h 09Majorca MallorcaKanye, Louis, Zuck & Jeff lord it about on your (and their) favourite island.The news has been full of LVM, Kanye, Zuckerberg and Bezos chat this week, Vicki and Ollie talk through the week's events in Mallorca. Also in this episode, Vicki sits down with holistic health practitioner and author Linda Ledwidge to talk about her life on Mallorca and her powerful new book Growing Through Grief — an anthology of deeply personal stories exploring the many faces of loss.The conversation delves into what it means to move through grief rather than simply “get over” it, and how sharing our stories can help others feel seen, supported, and less a...
2025-05-1559 minMajorca MallorcaAncient fights, modern warriorsThis week on the podcast, we’re stepping into the ring—literally and figuratively. I’m joined by Dan Robson, a Sunderland-born martial arts enthusiast who’s gone from working Magaluf’s nightlife to organising Mallorca’s newest MMA event, Fight Island Championship. We talk discipline, drive, and what it takes to turn a passion into a powerhouse.But we’re not stopping there. It’s also fiesta season in Sóller, where the locals recreate one of the island’s most dramatic historical battles: the clash between the Moors and the Christians. Think cannon fire, costumes, and a whole lot of...
2025-05-091h 06Majorca MallorcaSun, Sequins and Survival.This time around Vicki chats with Rudolfo and Marc who have launched Drag Brunch Mallorca. We have a discount code which will get you 10% off the entrance cost. Just enter DRAGVIP into the code section when you book online at https://www.eventbrite.es/o/drag-brunch-mallorca-106502437721 Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com... sign up for our free...
2025-05-041h 08Majorca MallorcaGuillermo - The paella loverThe rights, wrongs, dos and don't of Spain's most famous dish from The Paella Lover himself, Guillermo Bermell, and actual Valenciano so if he doesn't know, nobody knows.Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com... sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.es
2025-04-1959 minMajorca MallorcaA(n?) Heraldic Hoo-ha visits our shores while Andy talks sense....a brief roundup of news from the largest lump in the archipelago and beyond, and we speak to local musician, and all round lovely bloke Andy Charlton about what got him here, what keeps him here, and a cautionary tale about looking after yourself. Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com... sign up for our free newsletter here...
2025-02-2153 minMajorca MallorcaWhat´s it all about Alfie?This week we chat to Alfie Hincks, founder of.... https://seascopemaritimetraining.com .... about careers in the superyacht and cruise ship industries, football, and plenty more.....and we mark the sad passing of Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE, or Margaret Whittaker as she was known on the island. Founder of Slimming World, and pillar of the community in Mallorca. Have a read of Vicki´s tribute in the Majorca Daily Bulletin here. https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/life-style/2025/02/07/131025/mallorca-pays-tribute-margaret-whittaker.htmlShe was quite the gal.... all our love to the many, many people, who´s lives sh...
2025-02-071h 18Majorca MallorcaLuna Fluxá Cross - shooting for the moon....we catch up with motor racing talent Luna Fluxá Cross (and her mum). Half English, half Mallorquin. Just 14 years old, she´s already turning heads in the motorsport world, and has her eyes on an F1 future.Also stuff about the window in the cathedral, a bit of bicycle racing news, and a phenomenon in the cathedral, and general Mallorca themed babble....... but mostly its about Luna... did we tell you she´s amazing?Read Vicki´s interview with Luna in the Majorca Bulletin here. https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/life-style/2025/01/20/130601/luna-fluxa-cross-mallorca-rising-star-making-history-motorsport.html....as p...
2025-02-011h 14Majorca MallorcaIn order of importance, Carys LLoyd, Pedro Sanchez and Donald Trump.......British cyclist Carys Lloyd makes her professional debut on the island this weekend with the Movistar Team as the world´s best start their season.Bike race details below.... https://vueltamallorca.com/challenge-mallorca-femenina/https://vueltamallorca.com/challenge-mallorca/Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com... sign up for our free newsletter here. https://m...
2025-01-231h 01Majorca MallorcaHappy new year, its dimonis, fiestas, and bicycles....and Pedro want your money.Bike race details below.... https://vueltamallorca.com/challenge-mallorca-femenina/https://vueltamallorca.com/challenge-mallorca/Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com... sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.es
2025-01-1626 minMajorca MallorcaHandsome Toni, a Brit in a bind, and Santa......but not that one....Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com... sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.es ...... and have a shufti at Handsome Toni and his campaign here. https://www.instagram.com/tonicompany13/?hl=enAnd if we left you completely in the dark about Santa Lucia (ha ha) then visit https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/photos...
2024-12-1549 minMajorca Mallorca... there's snow business, like show business.... sorry.Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com... sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.es..............................and a little preview of our interview in the next episode. https://tinyurl.com/3uyjsns5
2024-12-101h 05Majorca MallorcaLatest news on Spanish visas as the holiday season starts.Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com... sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.es....and Becky and her team at Mallorca Solutions can be found here. https://mallorcasolutions.com/
2024-12-0251 minMajorca Mallorca.... in which the Majorca Bulletin editor Jason Moore is detained by the US Navy, and plenty mo(o)re tales from the rock.Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.comhttps://majorca-mallorca.es
2024-11-2045 minMajorca MallorcaThe latest from the largest island in the archipelago, a right royal to-do and the (unrelated) great nougat swizz.Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.comhttps://majorca-mallorca.es.....and as discussed a cool YouTube channel if you have a spare moment or two. https://www.youtube.com/@spainrevealed
2024-11-2040 minMajorca MallorcaSee the light.....in the Cathedral, and our new favourite disinfectant. Unmissable,https://majorca-mallorca.esinfo@mallorca-majorca.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca/?ref=sharehttps://www.instagram.com/majorca.mallorca?igsh=ZXEyaWg0NTM3dG1t
2024-11-1042 minMajorca MallorcaMajorca Mallorca is back, and staying back, we promise....a brief (re)introduction as tourism season winds down for the winter.Get in touch with us.https://majorca-mallorca.esinfo@mallorca-majorca.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca/?ref=sharehttps://www.instagram.com/majorca.mallorca?igsh=ZXEyaWg0NTM3dG1t
2024-11-0236 minMajorca MallorcaAnd we're back.Welcome back We are calling this Season four Episode one, as if we planned to take a year off and that's no big deal. Reintroducing the Majorca Majorca PodcastIntroductionWelcome to the Majorca Majorca Podcast! After a hiatus, we're excited to reconnect with our listeners and share our unique perspectives from the sunny island of Majorca. Hosted by Oliver and Vicki, this podcast explores the ins and outs of life on the island and provides insights for both visitors and residents alike.Meet Your HostsWho...
2024-08-1947 minMajorca MallorcaEducation, education &... driving licenses actually.....and pollen allergies.An important interview this week with Mallorca Tutoring Academy founder Martyn Staley who knows more than anyone about the state and private education systems here, particularly how it relates to integrating overseas kids as families relocate. https://www.mallorcatutoringacademy.com/...and Becky from https://mallorcasolutions.com/ gives us an update on the resolution to post the Brexit driving license limbo affecting some UK drivers resident in Spain. Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/gro...
2023-03-191h 13Majorca MallorcaVisa España- Freezing weather as storm Juliet visits the island,- Palma disappears into a hole.- Latest update on Sir Richard Branson's mountain retreat....... and we talk with Becky and Keri from Mallorca Solutions. They hold your hand through all kinds of Spanish bureaucracy, but this time we focus on residency visas. The golden visa, and the brand new nomad visa. If you are moving to the island, and you aren't an EU citizen, you are going to need one.https://mallorcasolutions.com/Please follow MM on...
2023-03-0543 minMajorca MallorcaThis week's interview - Glynis German - death doula.No news is good news, unless you are trying to make a podcast, but it's been a quiet week on the island, apart from where we were recording which definitely wasn't.... if you don't know her already listen to our interview with Glynis German, island expert on hatches, matches and dispatches. Learn about her support services for the most difficult of times. Please feel free to get in touch via the details below, we'd love to hear from you................ particularly if you are Sir Richard Branson and want to invite us to your posh new ho...
2023-02-2057 minMajorca MallorcaBetter late than never. Landslides, capsizes, a tale of two knights.... a few days late due to lengthy celebrations.- Sir Richard's new gaff prepares to open- Sir Ben's new boat is the wrong way up...... and plenty more going on on the biggest lump in the archipelago.The regional government announces a new website to book campsites on the island, but didn't post a link, and we can't find it.... see if you can!https://www.facebook.com/100069079364902/posts/pfbid02aBAHYBsv1jSkbRUXDQt9smq7gP9SAcNtAptLUqghMAwNr6kSFHw7Lh7NnjkvQvPBl/Please follow MM on Social Media:
2023-02-1638 minMajorca MallorcaAn interview with birth coach An Bleu - Mystical goings on at the Cathedral and a round up of news from our Island.In this week's thrilling installment,....- Nicole Kidman falls in love with the place, and vows to return.- Snow is on the horizon.- New controversy engulfs Spanish egg pie.- And two middle aged lads reach the Caribbean, the hard way. .... if you want to check out Dan & Ian's achievements after they completed their transatlantic row, not least beards that would impress a pirate,...and apart from a serious lie-in and the mother of all English breakfasts you can find out what (if anything) they are planning next, have a...
2023-02-0654 minMajorca MallorcaPolitics and the movie business in Mallorca.Happy New Year... again, Chinese one this time. Palma celebrates the year of the rabbit.It's been snowing, a bit, and some bicycling happened...... and we have a chat to the endlessly fascinating Paul Abrey. Former British Consul to the archipelago, now a big cheese in the movie business at Palma Pictures. .... and sad news to report the passing of long time Mallorca resident Donald Trelford, Former editor of the Observer, and in his later years a regular contributor to the Majorca Bulletin. A life well lived, have a read of a couple...
2023-01-301h 04Majorca MallorcaMajorca Mallorca Podcast S4 E6 Roaring Forties....Sant Antoni continues for another week, and we natter to two loonies rowing across the Atlantic, direct from their tiny boat somewhere in the vicinity of the middle of nowhere.Nicole Kidman hooks up with Morgan Freeman on the island, and the rest of the Americans have finally figured out where we are..... and as promised, a site for Brits to bookmark, the official site of the British Embassy in Spain, for all of your updates directly from the horse's mouth. It's not actually a horse (of course) but Ambassador Hugh Elliot, we couldn't recall h...
2023-01-2250 minMajorca MallorcaMM S4 E5 Sant Antoni and ToastmastersIt's fiesta week, my hair caught fire, we blessed Basil the dog,... breaking news about what Morgan Freeman likes for tea, and a chinwag with Sheila from the Mallorca Toastmasters. .... There is yet another fiesta next week. San Sebastian, I can't keep up. If you want to join Sheila's gang at the Toastmasters, have a click here.https://mallorcawordsmiths.org/Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/TWITTER ht...
2023-01-1649 minMajorca MallorcaBack to life, back to reality.It's situation normal for most of us, but if you live in Spain then you've still got YET MORE fiestas to go! Oliver and Vicki talk about drunken Kings, celebs filming on the island and how scary the devils really are at the Mallorca fiestas. Enjoy! Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcastYou can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
2023-01-0932 minMajorca MallorcaHappy New Year, Molt Anys, and Feliz.....err.....New Year Natter with Vicki and Ollie,Grapes, dolphins, sharks and park-on-the-other-side-of-the-road-day. ...and your chance to participate in local democracy....Register to vote here, if you are an EU citizen, you have until 30th January, or until 15th January for Non-EU citizens, https://www.votebaleares.org/Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcastYou can email MM on majorc...
2023-01-0242 minMajorca MallorcaMerry Christmas from Mallorca, Happy "Boxing" Day and Happy Hannukah! S4 E02We get to talk to Ian Bonsall from Renegade Martial Arts about his up coming charity Boxing event, and to Dani Rotstein from Jewish Mallorca about celebrating Hannukah on the island. Plus Vicki, Ollie and Gigi hit the streets of Palma to grab some festive churros and chocolate de la taza. Enjoy!Ian https://www.instagram.com/renegademartialarts/Dani https://www.instagram.com/jewishmajorca/ Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaIN...
2022-12-2640 minMajorca MallorcaForaging in hedgerows and chewing the fat with Marc Fosh the singing chef. S4E01Back by popular demand, (yes really), This week it's all a bit foodie. We've been foraging in the hedgerows and pastures of Mallorca with expert guide Uta. ..https://mywildgreens.com/... and caught up with Marc Fosh. Michelin starred British chef who has been part of the food scene in Palma for decades. He's got a charity single out with 14 other local culinary stars, all in a good cause. Links below for all you need to know. https://www.instagram.com/chef_aid_mallorca/?hl=enhttps://www.marcfosh.c...
2022-12-1943 minMajorca MallorcaCycling in Mallorca, women's teams, and almond blossomIt´s cycling season in Mallorca, Vicki and Ollie talk about the pro teams and gangs of enthusiastic cycle tourists who come to enjoy the island this time of year. There's also some chat about how bloody awful the Spanish royal family are, and the continuing saga of Bolletonjohnson. Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.
2022-02-0631 minMajorca MallorcaSarah Oakley and the Brave Bird ClubWe are a bit miffed that there will be no St Antoni fiestas this year, but hey, we have tea and a fire and our health. This time around Vicki speaks to Sarah Oakley about moving to Mallorca, and setting up a business. You can see more about Sarah and the Brave Bird Club here https://www.bravebirdonthe.net/The Palma Photo Marathon details are here: http://palmafotografica.blogspot.com/Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", th...
2022-01-161h 08Majorca MallorcaDaughter of Deia, author Jan Edwards and living in rural MallorcaThis week we have an interview with the author Jan Edwards who recently published her first novel, Daughter of Deia. We chat about Jan's life in Mallorca, how she ended up here, what it is like living in rural Mallorca and a lot more... Hope you enjoy the episode! You can see Jan's work here: https://livinginruralmallorca.com/https://eatdrinksleepmallorca.com/Follow her on Twitter: @MallorcaJanYou can buy Daughter of Deia on Amazon, Waterstones at other quality booksellers. This episode was recorded pre Christmas.
2022-01-1055 minMajorca MallorcaHappy New Year from MallorcaWe are back with what we have decided is season 3, episode 1 of our podcast.We chat about what has been going on, the festive season in Mallorca, what on earth does the King Emeritus think he is doing, and the €3m investment coming for the island. Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.Please foll...
2022-01-0419 minMajorca MallorcaAnd we're back! This episode; news from Mallorca and Spain. Sources; The GuardianEl Pais Majorca Daily BulletinAre you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the first English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallo...INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamall...You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail...
2021-11-0236 minMajorca MallorcaStrawberry Town, not meeting Joan Collins and August in Mallorca.This ep comes from the backyard, in the shade, whilst drinking gallons of water. It is hot on the island right now. Today's subjects: August in Mallorca Ollie's admiration for Tom Browns Family RestaurantPete and Tim and Jo, the Mallorca 360 Snorkel ChallengeJoan Collins Https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2021/08/06/87829/remus-gala-charity-night-majorca.htmlVaccinations and where Spain is in the leaderboardhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/06/six-eu-states-overtake-uk-covid-vaccination-britain-rollout-slowsAnd Fresopolis https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/life-style/community/2021/07/21/87105/organic-food-mallorca.html
2021-08-0740 minMajorca MallorcaBack to amber for the BalearicsThe virus rates in Mallorca have gone up, so we've gone back to the UK Amber list. Vicki and Ollie have a chat about what the hell that means for travellers to the islands and to the UK. FCO advice Spainhttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spainEmail signuphttps://www.gov.uk/email-signup/?topic=/world/living-in-spainYou can donate to the Snorkeling 360 Challenge here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mallorca-360-snorkel-challengeAre you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like...
2021-07-1525 minMajorca MallorcaThe British are coming, snorkeling around the island, & a snake invasion!The British are coming! Green list frenzy and full airports? Definitely car hire prices have shot up. V and O get a coffee and chat about Pete the Snorkeller and Tim the Snorkeller who have gone off on an adventure! You can donate to the Snorkeling 360 Challenge here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mallorca-360-snorkel-challenge?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customerhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/mallorca-360-snorkel-challenge?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customerAre you planning to come to live...
2021-06-3033 minMajorca MallorcaGetting residency visas in Spain & a catch up over a coffee.Vicki and Ollie are back, again! Really, May has been a tough month for them: working hard hasn't left much time over for recording podcasts for fun... but they hope that normal service will be resumed properly sooooooonnn. In the meantime, please enjoy this episode which features coffee drinking in Port Andratx and tea drinking with Becky in Santa Ponsa. Chatting about the current situations in Mallorca, the tourist season has begun without the Brits, (sorry about that Britishers)....The interview in this episode was recorded in May 2021, please always check with the professionals as requirements for p...
2021-06-0658 minMajorca Mallorcaand we're back! Mallorca in May, amber traffic lights & grey whales....V and O are back after an unplanned break... aka having to earn a living.... Mallorca in May chat The tourist season has definitely begun.... Restrictions in Mallorca: From Sunday, May 23, the number of people who can be found in meetings and family and social gatherings abroad, both in private and public spaces, from six to eight. In private interiors, the limit of 6 will continue. The mask on the beach, another of the most controversial issues, will not be mandatory for people from the same nucleus of coexistence. Yes, it will be neces...
2021-05-2236 minMajorca MallorcaThe haves and have nots in Mallorca, SOPPA community in actionVicki and Ollie talk about the news in Spain and interview George Dudfield from SOPPA in Andratx. Is our island increasingly a place of the “haves” and the “have nots”? Over in the Andratx area the site of some of the world’s most expensive real estate you’ve got to say that we might already have reached that condition. Certainly in the last year where there has been little work available you have to wonder how anyone living in the area has survived. This thought also occurred to George Dudfield and his dad Alec. George moved to Majorca th...
2021-04-1849 minMajorca MallorcaNews ep: getting residency in Spain, the deportation of Brits and vaccination infoThis episode V & O discuss Having a birthday in lockdown The death of Prince Philip and how the Spanish royal family are connected (the photo that Ollie and Vicki are talking about is here: https://twitter.com/YuiMok/status/1380617929562189838?s=08 The photographer is a chap called Yui Mok who takes extraordinary photos)The 4th wave of Coronavirus in Spain, and how the Balearics are affected Getting a vaccine if you are not registered in the Spanish public health system (Info for all of Spain and links here https://www.facebook.com/BritsInSpain/posts/3491535610950815 Plus for the Balearic Islands reg...
2021-04-1144 minMajorca MallorcaHorses and wine, wine and horses, and masks on the beach... or not.This week V and O talk to Dan and Emelie from Ses Rotes about their project to bring a traditional Mallorcan finca back to life, raise world class horses, and produce world class wine. There is also some incredulity about mask wearing on the beach, and a guest appearance from Samantha Briggs, not the CrossFit athlete, but the cat. https://www.sesrotes.comThe Olive oil route can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/OlideMallorcaDO/You can read an accompanying article about Ses Rotes in the Majorca Daily Bulletin Sunday edition.
2021-04-0335 minMajorca MallorcaFlorry the Lorry, digital nomads in the BalearicsThis week V & O meet Cat and Chris, and Rolo on board Florry the Lorry: a converted 7 tonne delivery van... in the interview we cover the story of why and how Cat and Chris decided to change their lives and how they are getting on with life on the road... You can follow their adventures at www.facebook.com/florrythelorry/ and @florrythelorry on Instagram or visit www.florrythelorry.com Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https...
2021-03-281h 04Majorca MallorcaA ride on the wild side with Natura Cavall and Lizzie GrahamVicki and Oliver get off the beaten track in Mallorca and go riding with the Natura Cavall cowboys! They chat to Lizzie Graham from Natura Cavall about her life in Mallorca and the mission and ethos of Natura Cavall... Have you ever wanted to learn to ride? Are you a grown up and dream of getting on a horse and riding out over the mountains? Then Natura Cavall can teach you to ride. You can see more about Natura Cavall on their website here: naturacavall.comWe made a little video to go with this e...
2021-03-2150 minMajorca MallorcaA year on...V and O talk through the week's news in Spain and how it affects the international residents. And it's a year to the day since Spain went into lockdown... Next episode features Lizzie and Natur Cavall ... coming soon. https://naturacavall.com/?lang=en Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.Please...
2021-03-1341 minMajorca MallorcaThe cafes open again!An excited Vicki and Ollie take the dogs for a coffee! A bonus mini episode because this is an important moment in the lives of everyone living in Mallorca as cafes and bars were allowed to reopen yesterday, providing they had a terrace. That coffee tastes GOOOOOOOD.... Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge....
2021-03-0224 minMajorca MallorcaCaterpillars, scotch eggs, Franco and the longing for a cafe con leche...A round up of recent events in Mallorca and Spain, promising news for the tourism industry and a history lesson. You can listen to the new Luna on http://www.lunaradiomallorca.com/You can listen to Andrew Rawson on https://britisharmy1914-18.buzzsprout.com/Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.Asisa...
2021-02-2737 minMajorca MallorcaThe hills are alive... V and O chat about hiking in MallorcaWe decided to go on location for this one... so we pulled on our boots, grabbed the dogs and hit the tracks... hope you enjoy the sounds of nature, and Vicki huffing and puffing up a hill!Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.https://bestard.com/gb/https://www.komoot.com/https...
2021-02-141h 05Majorca MallorcaPrincess Leonora goes to Wales, up a mountain with Trudi from Gaia Naturals, and grilled leeks...What was it like to move to Mallorca before the internet? What about building a house from scratch with no budget? And what about setting up and running a successful business now? We speak to Trudi from Gaia Naturals who has done all three of those things.Vicki and Ollie chit chat about the news, and there are guest appearances from dogs AND cats in this one... Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language p...
2021-02-1259 minMajorca MallorcaHappy hours, buying a business in Spain and dodgy politician shockers...If you are thinking about buying a business in Spain is it a good idea? What markets are interesting, what should you be prepared for and what should you avoid? Oliver talks to Richard Craig from Greenpoint CP, a business brokerage in Mallorca. Also, fascinating information about Endesa Happy Hours, Vicki's opinion of the Mallorca Files, and some dogs sneezing. Another solid gold episode in the books. Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language...
2021-02-0554 minMajorca MallorcaMoving to Mallorca, language barriers and fiestas.Vicki and Oliver chat to Glen and her daughter Izzy who moved to Mallorca eight years ago when Izzy was seven. What was it like for Izzy to enter Spanish education, does she think she is a Britisher or a Spaniard and what is their advice for others. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.A...
2021-01-1747 minMajorca Mallorca2020: that was the year that was...Vicki and Ollie sit down and chat out 2020. Goodbye 2020, don't let the door hit you on the butt on the way out...********************Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.Asisa Health Insurance for English speakers in Spain https://asisahealthinsurance.asisa.es/?M=5839Six Points here https://www.facebook.com/6PointsChallengesThe Majorca...
2021-01-0651 minMajorca MallorcaLockdowns, Bill Bailey and health coverage for Brits in Spain.Episodes 15a and 15b are in the bin and we are trying to get out 15c before too many more things change again. V and O chat about Spain and the UK and what is going on right now, and O interviews Kate and Eva from Asisa Health Insurance, Spain's largest health care providers who have produced a brand new customer focused product specifically for English speakers, Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about...
2020-12-231h 00Majorca MallorcaBindi closes, the petanque club gets Coronavirus and tactical urbanism hits Palma.Vicki and Ollie, on the sofa because it's too noisy in the kitchen, discuss goings on in Mallorca and Spain. There's been a few cases of COVID19 in the village, Ollie gets excited about bicycles and Vicki interviews Bin Shah, owner of Bindi Restaurante and finds out what the plan will be now the doors are closed... Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted h...
2020-11-2447 minMajorca MallorcaWorking across Spain during a pandemic, La Vuelta, Dr. Joe Arrindell and the Majorca Mallorca connectionA chat about the current situation in Mallorca, and then a fab interview with Joe Arrindell who has been touring with a professional cycling team, Israel Start Up Nation, on the Vuelta 2020...Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.The Majorca Mallorca theme music is byhttps://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/So go...
2020-11-0742 minMajorca MallorcaYachting Gives Back, being in education during the lockdown and some chat at the kitchen table.Oliver talks to the lovely Nick Entwistle from Yachting Gives Back, an organisation formed to support vulnerable people living in Mallorca.You can see more about the association here:http://www.yachtinggivesback.com/There's also a reappearance of Gigi, she's 15 and in a crucial year at school. What's it like studying with the current hygiene rules for Coronavirus?Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim...
2020-10-2950 minMajorca MallorcaWine makes everything better, Indian Summer and yet more lockdownsThere are many benefits to living on the island of Majorca/Mallorca : the lifestyle, the international culture, the proximity to the mountains and the sea, and the emerging and exciting wine industry. A small island with around 100 vineyards? Really? Vicki speaks to Ivan from Wine Industry (https://www.wineindustry.es/) who fills her in on the Mallorcan scene, what to try out and which bodegas to visit. Ollie professes to know nothing AT ALL about wine (it is true) and there are some promises about going to visit some vineyards and indulge in some day drinking.
2020-10-1938 minMajorca MallorcaWinter is coming, Bill Webb and Hispanic DayIt was Hispanic Day on Monday 12th. We aren't really sure why this is such a big deal, considering how many indigenous nations were invaded, but anyway, it was that day. V and O chat about Madrid, lockdowns, economic crashes, all the fun stuff,and about what is going on with Webbs Removals, one of the barometers for what is happening with English speaking people in Mallorca: are they coming or going to the island? Listen to find out. Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod...
2020-10-1443 minMajorca MallorcaCycling in Mallorca, the Senses Six Points ChallengeOllie goes solo and chats to Bryan Visser, the founder of charity bike ride, the Senses Six Points Challenge. If you're a cyclist and are looking for a fun way to ride around the island then why not join the challenge which is happening at the beginning of October. Listen up for more or check out the website https://6pointschallenges.comAre you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell...
2020-09-1818 minMajorca MallorcaReinvention, over payments and the beach.Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.In this episode, Vicki and Oliver are joined by a special guest to chat about the new school year starting, or not, online or in person, what the hell is happening? They cover the new quarantine situations in Mallorca, the OVERPAYMENT of government support funds, what's happening to the Night...
2020-09-1032 minMajorca MallorcaIt's a twister! Brexit, Bicycles and Back to school....Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.In this episode, Oliver and Vicki chat about the recent tornado that hit the island, the end of summer, tourism, the mecca of cycling that Mallorca is, back to school and give some advice to anyone thinking of moving to Majorca/Mallorca from the UK.It's several degrees...
2020-09-0434 minMajorca MallorcaTravelling, quarantine, wine, the King and some sea turtles.After an unplanned hiatus due to life being a tad busy, we are back with an episode covering what we have been up to, life on the island, many entertaining dog interludes and some chat about wine. To listen to the episode about the King Emeritus, Carlos 1st of Spain you can find it here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qt55/episodes/downloadsAnd, check our social media for a photo of Auntie Nellie... you won't regret it. You can follow the podcast on various platformshttps://www.facebook.com...
2020-08-2329 minMajorca MallorcaFollowing the Majorcan, Mallorcan paper trail, some wine and Juan Carlos does a bunk.Brexit doing your head in? Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what to do? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge.In this episode, Vicki speaks to Becky Bellafont Evans from Mallorca Solutions about the red tape and paperwork you will need to either have to cut through or gather to be able to stay on the island. You can contact her via http://www.mallorcasolutions.com/
2020-08-0433 minMajorca MallorcaThe island's better known visitors discussed, Celebs in Majorca MallorcaA bit of light relief from the current heat wave and the crushing news about the UK's decision to include the Balearic and Canary Islands in their current quarantine conditions. Vicki goes to talk to Laura Stadler, columnist for the Majorca Daily Bulletin, and long term rubber of celebrity shoulders. The island has seen many A listers, whether to film movies, or to attend events or just to chill out and holiday. Laura talks about her famous actors. politicians, writers, musicians and sports people who have visited or even made the island their home. You can follow...
2020-07-3153 minMajorca MallorcaThoughts about the Mallorca UK quarantine situation... the inbetween episode...Following the sudden news that the UK was imposing a 14 day quarantine on anyone arriving from Spain with immediate effect, Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson have a chat about what is means for the island of Mallorca. You can follow the podcast on various platforms https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcastOr email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com Please follow MM on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www...
2020-07-2615 minMajorca MallorcaThe Pantomime Baddy, Magaluf explored.After recent events in Magaluf, Oliver (Ollie) and Vicki, decide that Episode 2 probably should look at what the actual heck is going on in this tiny slice of Mallorca, aka Magaluf, aka Calvia Beach... Maga, a long time target for derision by the British press. has hit the headlines yet again recently due to the enthusiastic, after hours activities of some young people. The video recording of these events has lead to the subsequent closure of the area, Punta Ballena meaning that local businesses cannot make a living and tourists are being let down....Was the closure...
2020-07-2154 min
Majorca MallorcaThe Microscopic Elephant in the Room.We finally begin our podcast by addressing a major situation on the island and in Spain and the world at the moment. Talking about the current legal requirements that mean everyone has to wear a mask in public in Mallorca. You can contact us on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com or join the https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca/ to join in the fun. We make this podcast in conjunction with the Majorca Daily Bulletin, you can see their website https://www.majorcadailybulletin.comTaken from the Majorca Daily Bulletin website: the current law on fa...
2020-07-1555 min