Richie Prior
A footballing odyssey with Real Mallorca
Grown men, women and children were crying around me, but in truth the best team won.
Nike's kit controversy: Crossing boundaries in football fashion
Nike produces the kits for France, England, Brazil, Netherlands, Portugal and Croatia.
Game On: Mallorca's football boost and Easter business blitz
This week we learned that the Balearic government and the Council of Mallorca will pay 2.6 million euros to the club, a new tourism promotion sponsorship agreement.
Benjamin White's bold stand against football expectation
So why did White turn down the chance when there is a general assumption amongst most football fans that players must love the game as much as we do?
Mallorca's football fervour and coaching legacy
Once again Mallorca shines through in another industry and it’s remarkable when you think the population is just under one million people.
The debate over school holiday restrictions
From August 2024, the fine for school absences across the UK will be £80 if paid within 21 days, or £160 if paid within 28 days.
Remembering the legend: Steve Wright and the evolution of radio
I was of course listening to the radio when I heard the tragic news of his passing.
A bumper year for live music in Mallorca
Over the years Mallorca has hosted some of the biggest artists in the World.
Navigating the ups and downs: A fan's perspective on Real Mallorca's journey
This weeks thoughts are a bit of a double edged sword. I want to give out praise where praise is due but there are a couple of negatives coming too.
Street entertainment that brightens your journey
One of the things I love about St Pancras is the piano that is in the middle of the concourse.
Life's Juggling Act: Gym resolutions, parenting adventures, and a big 5-0 celebration
New Year, new you. How’s that going for everybody?
A traveller's odyssey from Jamaica to Mallorca
Airports aren’t really designed for you to spend a significant amount of time landside, the fun only starts once you get airside.
Exploring winter escapes in Mallorca
The arguement about winter in Mallorca apart from airline links always comes back to the weather.
Challenges and opportunities for Mallorca's tourism in 2024
The Tourist Tax has been a political hot potato since its introduction in 2016.
The buzz around BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
I grew up watching Sports Personality of the Year. It was one of the programmes I always looked forward to at the end of the year.
Navigating Palma's Via Cintura
Now I’m not called Dad Taxi for nothing, I drive that road more or less once a day 7 days a week and sometimes twice.
Cheers to local delights and festive giving in Mallorca
Discover a unique Christmas shopping experience that supports local businesses. From gourmet provisions to exquisite wines, and a chance to give back to charities, make your holiday season special.
From Constitution day to sky high costs
"I watched with great interest one staff member at Palma airport who was like a hawk stalking his prey trying to catch anybody he could with the wrong sized bag..."
Tourism outlook and the path forward in Mallorca
This was the first travel market for our new Government here in the Balearics.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Navigating Mallorca’s rising costs
Being an island that has to import most of its produce, unfortunately means we are hit harder than most.
Richie Prior 19/04/2024 11:24