Vicki McLeod
Vicki has lived in Mallorca since 2004, she still can't conjugate the past tense in Spanish.
The art of resilience: Octavia’s journey from polo to painting
“I paint the island, but I also paint emotions—grief, resilience, transformation. My diagnosis shifted my perspective on what really matters.”
The passion behind the pan: Guillermo Bermell of Paella Lover
The founder of Paella Lover, is on a mission to bring authenticity, tradition, and a touch of storytelling to this iconic Spanish dish.
We want to make a difference in Mallorca
Angel investors support early-stage businesses with both financial backing and expertise.
Navigating the layers: Anja Kleener on art, life, and creativity
When Anja Kleener set sail with her young family for a journey around the world, she didn’t anticipate that it would eventually anchor her life in Mallorca.
In love with avocados in Mallorca
Joan remains focused on growing his avocados and introducing Mallorca to a new kind of farming.
A family’s fight in Mallorca against a rare autoimmune disease
“Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring us one step closer to giving our daughter a future where she has a better quality of life.”
Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE: A life lived to the full
Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE, who passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday 2nd February, leaves behind a legacy that spans business, charity, and a deep love for people, life, and our island.
A rising star on two wheels: An Interview with Carys Lloyd in Mallorca
At just 18 years old, Carys has embarked on her first season as a professional rider with Movistar.
From Norway to the World: Cecilie’s Chinese take away in Mallorca
Discover Cecilie Gamst Berg’s inspiring journey from Norway to Hong Kong, China, and finally Mallorca.
Mallorca’s rising star of motorsport: Luna Fluxà Cross
Luna made history as the first female driver to win an FIA-sanctioned international karting championship since 1966!
Island dreams, harsh realities: The true cost of running a business in Mallorca
“I am part of a vibrant international community, I get to be outdoors in the sunshine for 300 days of the year and it has been a fantastic place to raise my daughter.”
A Christmas miracle in Porreres: Sylvia’s story of determination and love
As we celebrate the season of giving, Sylvia’s story is a powerful example of the lengths we go to for those we love—whether they walk on two legs or four.
From music to masterpieces: Christa Elmer's journey of reinvention and artistic expression
For Christa, art is not just a medium of expression but a profound act of restoration—a way to bring beauty back into a world that often seems to have lost its connection with it.
The Mallorca property nightmare: A British family’s fight for justice as home is demolished
“I’m not bitter, but I’m confused. How can this happen without anyone stepping up to take responsibility?”
Sixteen Years of Uncertainty: A British Family’s Nightmare in Mallorca
Despite paying half a million euros in mortgage and service charges, Lee and fellow owners are now locked out of their property,
A lifelong fasinaction with cars
This week, Vicki talks to Dominic Miles, the founder of Miles Works, located in Mallorca’s evolving Design District, Son Bugadelles.
"Volunteering needs to come back into fashion", says President of the Calvia Lions Club
Adrian serves as the President of the Calvia Lions Club, an organisation dedicated to raising funds and providing practical support for various charitable causes on the island.
Beyond Skin Deep: The Real Beauty of Skincare with Stephanie Day
Quick fixes don’t exist when it comes to healthy skin.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- Families who were squatting in Alcudia's Bellevue now have nowhere to live
- The Mallorcan town with the longest name: it contains 21 letters and has a population of 9,227
- Hasta la vista beach
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Hasta la vista beach
Every year, we brace for the beach towel invasion, but I must admit to sometimes feeling a twinge of sadness as my favourite spots fill up.
Vicki McLeod 21/03/2025 10:35