26.4.2011Taking A Dive: Balcony-diving Balcony-diving in Majorca is back in the news. And it is only likely to be more in the news. Full article
25.4.2011Something To Remind You: Books It was St. George's Day on Saturday. Sant Jordi's day. It was also the day of the book and of the curious ritual of exchanging a rose for a book. What happens nowadays? Do Interflora and Amazon both deliver? Full article
24.4.2011Always Take The Weather With You The weather in Majorca this Easter has not been great, but why do we get so worked up about defending the weather, and Majorca into the bargain? Full article
23.4.2011In Praise Of Naffness Majorca has always had a reputation for naffness, one that has been decreasing, but what's wrong with naffness? Full article
22.4.2011The Body Electric: Cars and energy The use of electric vehicles in Majorca is planned to increase, but what about the energy to power them? Full article
21.4.2011Feels Like Team Spirit What is a team? There are plenty of so-called teams around which are meant to serve tourists, but are they really teams? Full article
20.4.2011Hogging The Road: Motorbiking in Majorca "This used to be a hell of a good country. I can't understand what's gone wrong with it." So commented George Hanson. The country, the countryside is different to that of America's "Easy Rider". Not so much has gone wrong with it. Especially if you're on a motorbike. It's probably the best way to see Majorca. Full article
18.4.2011Half A Million Strong: Building Majorca Half a million strong. Half a million more. That's the number of extra inhabitants the Balearics, which currently have a population of 1.1 million, could accommodate under current plans, most of them in Majorca. Full article
17.4.2011Never Mind The Quantity They do it in Bali, they do it in Thailand, they do it in Turkey, they even do it in Oman. What do they do? They talk about quality tourists. And of course they talk about them in Majorca. Full article
15.4.2011Finding Nemo: Palma Aquarium If you think that aquaria are usually half-baked, then you will think again if you go to the Palma Aquarium. Full article
13.4.2011Five Ten Fiftyfold: Pollen allergies Pollen is at its worst right now in Majorca, but it isn't anything like as bad as other parts of Europe. Full article
12.4.2011Language At A Price: Promoting Catalan If you thought that the forthcoming elections might just all be about the economy and might avoid the fractious topic of language, then think again. Full article