tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69441611247287357782024-03-13T14:34:30.139-07:00Holly Loves PaulLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comBlogger584125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-10441659989417839732021-12-17T06:14:00.000-08:002021-12-17T06:14:22.849-08:00Time to let go<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsccbqsIVmjsORrXjU0h6TByWHOPt6rTdfZezXgUQ1jOmLd9FDYXl8WThu2eUDYLTYXb57IUQd-Ddg_jcQZuYIKrLeO1ishT4H8dk88wZvojqDQslgfBkxgJWT2fI84olfpGr5abYaWyca_c_tdbUFPDXvEPwnL_SP10_J01sjnPvbOJfxGeeBnpElvw=s1224" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1224" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsccbqsIVmjsORrXjU0h6TByWHOPt6rTdfZezXgUQ1jOmLd9FDYXl8WThu2eUDYLTYXb57IUQd-Ddg_jcQZuYIKrLeO1ishT4H8dk88wZvojqDQslgfBkxgJWT2fI84olfpGr5abYaWyca_c_tdbUFPDXvEPwnL_SP10_J01sjnPvbOJfxGeeBnpElvw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Dear readers, be warned, today's post is an emotional one. It's a bit painful for me actually seeing it in written and I'm communicating this to you with a certain melancholic touch. I'm ending this blog. I've been thinking about it for a long time now. I am not leaving the social media world entirely, I will just focus on Instagram now because it's easier for me and I feel more connected to my followers there.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><b>Time to say Goodbye</b></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Well, not every blogger turns into an entrepreneur. My blog was my baby for many years and I'm sad to let this story end here... maybe not forever but for now. I trust the timing of my life and I believe there is a right period of time for everything in life. For the past two years or so I just felt like the time had come to close this chapter called blogging. It felt forced, it didn't flow naturally, it didn't come easy. And even though it hurts and has a certain melancholic feel to it I'm closing this chapter today with a tear in my eye because sometimes you have to close a door to open yourself to something new or simply because it doesn't serve you anymore.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">I set new priorities over the past few years and one of them is time! Time I want to spend with family, friends and myself. And a blog robs me of that time. Instagram is fun, quick and I can post on the go. But I don't have the time nor the motivation anymore to sit at home with my laptop, select and edit photos for hours or write longer texts for a blog. I rather spend my time with my partner, friends and family now, and outdoors, doing yoga, enjoying nature, just being.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">And yet I'm so happy I have made this enriching experience. I'm proud of myself and my blog, we had a beautiful journey together and I will keep it here on the web so I can stop by once in a while and look at my “photo album”. My unforgettable memories of New York, photos of my travels around the world, personal thoughts and recommendations, and my adventures in Mallorca. So all my posts will remain here, all saved, so you and I can stop by once in a while and have a look at my older posts when we feel like it.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">I will miss writing these kinds of posts that let me express myself, share my experiences and thoughts with you, communicate with you, my community, and open myself up to the world a bit more. But I'm not the same person anymore that I was when I started my blog. A twenty year old, curious, carefree young girl starting a new chapter in NYC and wanting to share it with the world. I have grown a lot over the past few years and rather share my thoughts and feelings with my journal, family, partner and closest friends now, than with online users. Strangers I don't even know.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">My blog started out as a diary of my exciting years in New York City in 2010. I shared my experiences, NYC and travel tips with you and was surprised by how quickly my blog grew. You seemed to love my personal stories about the city and my trips through the USA. I was always happy to read your comments, answers your questions and felt your support. Thanks to all of you this blog has existed for many years and I truly want to thank you for all the interest, love, loyalty and support you have shown me these past years. For giving me the chance to share a bit of myself and my personal life with you. Thank you from my heart.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf0XZ7ZeiD07MGaMaoJbsHknRn2YXHqokd6qSIoU6FN_fFogD7jf9FAHU53I8-VUBPRSKvqxJrCNggVBkPp2IE-OtbBjl5qM07JJ1fIynoVtOks36K0XYGzvF-eXgIeeYrhjv7nh8aDj_F7358uLoZSAg1zRJT2VJvrvAzBv9D6uPxBk0aDlFGMCvK6Q=s1108" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1108" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf0XZ7ZeiD07MGaMaoJbsHknRn2YXHqokd6qSIoU6FN_fFogD7jf9FAHU53I8-VUBPRSKvqxJrCNggVBkPp2IE-OtbBjl5qM07JJ1fIynoVtOks36K0XYGzvF-eXgIeeYrhjv7nh8aDj_F7358uLoZSAg1zRJT2VJvrvAzBv9D6uPxBk0aDlFGMCvK6Q=w640-h404" width="640" /></a></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><h2 style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span lang="en"><b>From unpaid, spontaneous posts to staged, profitable collaborations</b></span></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">The blogger world has changed so much during these past years. My blog was always personal. I shared my experiences, travel tips and things I really enjoyed or I was interested in instead of product recommendations. And even though I didn't post many family pics or anything too intimate I did share my thoughts and sometimes also feelings...</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">When I started blogging there weren't any influencers, neither Instagram nor paid collaborations or businesses around blogs. The blogger world consisted of only a few people sharing their thoughts, experiences, outfits and daily life on their personal blogs. No professional cameras, photographers, nor a team. Blog owners uploaded texts and photos that they considered inspiring, beautiful or fun, without considering any algorithms, likes, views, followings. No filters, no presets, no hour-long editing, no social media strategies, no concerns about whether their content would be liked by others or not.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">What started for many as a hobby has now turned into a lucrative business that aims at establishing a dialogue between the blogger or influencer and the reader or follower in order to convince the latter to buy something. The blogger world has changed so much since I started, especially because of our increased social media use and the professionalization of blogs and social media. Blogging was a lot more personal back then. Closer contact between bloggers and readers, honest comments and page views, support. In the beginning a blogger was super excited for each comment a blog post got and instantly replied. Today influencers are treated like celebrities, doesn't matter if they have a real talent, are really creating inspiring content or are simply looking pretty and are good at selling things. Even though now these influencers can directly speak to their followers via messages, live videos, comments etc. I feel like they are more disconnected than ever from their followers.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Remember the time when Instagram, was an innocent platform and users shared snapshots of whatever they wanted, from mirror selfies to snaps of wild nights out and un-edited photos of a training session while content quality and likes didn't matter? Then brands and advertisers showed up on the block. People started retouching their faces, not showing any emotions other than happiness, taking 300 pics and selecting the one where they appear skinnier and more tanned, they started matching their food with the outfit etc... Bloggers or influencers started creating product posts and fake settings just like in a photo studio. They started thinking in photos to create the best possible content in order to get a brand's attention. And some really succeeded and now get paid millions and even have their own brands.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Over the years a question popped up: „What will happen to the hobby bloggers or Instagram users?“ The ones like me. The ones who can't provide highly professional content on a daily basis because their time is very limited working a full time job. The ones who just enjoy the blog as a hobby. A blog is very time-consuming but people will stop reading if they see you're not posting regularly or your content is not as valuable and your photos are not as professional as on other blogs. Blogging literally takes an army but you're only one person. Behind many bloggers and influencers there's a significant other or a supportive family member in the background helping to make the blog or Instagram profile grow. You can't do everything and you also lack some special skills maybe. Blogging or creating content for Instagram is nothing easy. You have to get people to know you, stand out from others in a highly competitive business, and constantly get new jobs to pay your bills while most companies prefer to offer you unpaid collaborations.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">My blog basically became non-existent because I rarely publish any new posts and because all my readers and followers are connecting with me on Instagram now. So I decided to focus more on this platform. Some of my Instagram followers text me back 'wow you are so nice, I never expected you to reply'. I do reply, always, unless a person sends me just an emoji or inappropriate message. I know I can't compare the volume of messages from 6.000 followers to 500.000 followers, but still, I like to keep it personal. Because I'm just a normal person, the girl from next door, not a celebrity. And with this attitude it makes me even happier when someone writes me 'you inspire me so much', 'I love your energy' or 'may I ask for your help'. On Instagram I still feel seen and heard so I will continue sharing bits of my life there sporadically.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR2LCpvVvrAbh6OQ9Pzm8JSM3xrhtk1_JUoIMogig49hmshp58pAa4eTZpf1za_l5eZ4i4L2zU2fuo_j0M3a3VkL1Zw9Lxg_flbmVXNm5EcKjoqiyngVjINaQLeKwSuiOGoDEtOYajTiaZPBcy9QfWFFi8Un5iTsmkgvWm0mHaxavHgmu0RoTqwNTiCg=s1224" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="779" data-original-width="1224" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiR2LCpvVvrAbh6OQ9Pzm8JSM3xrhtk1_JUoIMogig49hmshp58pAa4eTZpf1za_l5eZ4i4L2zU2fuo_j0M3a3VkL1Zw9Lxg_flbmVXNm5EcKjoqiyngVjINaQLeKwSuiOGoDEtOYajTiaZPBcy9QfWFFi8Un5iTsmkgvWm0mHaxavHgmu0RoTqwNTiCg=w640-h408" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">The Story continues...</h2><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Today I'm ending this chapter of more than a decade called blogging. Maybe it's because I'm so tired of consumerism and most blogs and Instagram profiles are just focusing on the follower as a potential client or buyer. Maybe it's also a little bit of self-doubt that keeps me from continuing this blog. While the blog and Instagram business has evolved, professionalized and gained more quality, my blog has pretty much stayed the same. The same humble, colorful, personal blog it has started out as. I feel a bit like I failed thinking of what this blog might have grown into with a bit more effort... But most of all I'm ending this blog because I don't have enough spare time, like I mentioned at the beginning of this post, nor the ambition and motivation to keep sharing my personal life on a blog or social media too much.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">No worries, I will not disappear. You can still follow my adventures on my Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurahlp/" target="_blank">@laurahlp</a>. But on this blog I'm saying goodbye to you today, my followers who've read every single post of mine and commented so actively always supporting me during all these years. I wrote my first post on the 3rd of December 2010 and today will be my last.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">I'm deeply grateful. For this experience as a writer and photographer, for the freedom to express myself, for my community here, for all the opportunities my blog has given me, for the people I've personally gotten to know thanks to this blog, for holding my memories of unforgettable times so dearly. And that is why I will close this chapter and end this post with tears in my eyes and only two words. A feeling that I have most felt during these years as a blogger.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Thank you.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Laura</p>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-71920991934632337722021-05-17T04:21:00.001-07:002021-05-17T04:21:18.896-07:00Weekend at Only Summer Finca<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjwpkgoCtyQ/YKIsy5SuxQI/AAAAAAAAhuY/HYmi9EeHqxYWLVc1COp4bWozgU-dZIASgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Only-Summer-Mallorca%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjwpkgoCtyQ/YKIsy5SuxQI/AAAAAAAAhuY/HYmi9EeHqxYWLVc1COp4bWozgU-dZIASgCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Only-Summer-Mallorca%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hey guys, I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! Today I'm sharing a few more snapshots from our weekend at the <b><a href="https://www.only-summer.com/lafinca/" target="_blank">Only Summer finca</a> in Llubi,</b> which I already showed you in my last post. </div><div><br /></div><div>We used our second day at this stunning holiday home to enjoy a wonderful breakfast, pick some oranges, relax and shoot a few pictures. Since our friends Anna and Daniel joined us that day we decided to have a barbecue for lunch. Such a great idea since the Only Summer finca has a<b> large barbecue area and several outdoor terraces </b>which are just the perfect place to enjoy al fresco meals.</div><div> </div><div>Later in the afternoon my friend Anna and I took advantage of the beautiful surroundings to shoot some photos for her luxury lifestyle brand <a href="https://www.adistraction.se/" target="_blank">A'Distraction</a>. Once we were done with the shoot we enjoyed a coffee and curcuma latte in the beautiful finca garden. The mountain views from there are just stunning! <b>The golden afternoon light at the finca is simply magical </b>and invites you to read a book on one of the beautiful terraces or by the pool, go for a walk around the huge property to discover its breathtaking surroundings, or play a round of pétanque at the<b> property's very own pétanque course.</b> There's just so much to do at Only Summer that we didn't leave the property the entire weekend! </div><div><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">The peaceful landscape, unique interior
and charming atmosphere of this hideaway will<b> calm your mind and make your stay truly unforgettable.</b> Here the clocks seem to tick a
little slower than elsewhere... So I'm pretty sure you will enjoy this holiday home as much as we did. You can book the Only Summer finca on their <a href="https://www.only-summer.com/lafinca/" target="_blank"><b>website</b></a>. On request the finca is also available
for weddings, events or workshops. Let me tell you, when staying at this dreamy home you will forget the world around you!</p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cFMLNRHBbQ8/YKIs1b79sFI/AAAAAAAAhug/ptDeM3xI6eEi08few3AwYmB5gy7kwYLgACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Only-Summer-Mallorca%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cFMLNRHBbQ8/YKIs1b79sFI/AAAAAAAAhug/ptDeM3xI6eEi08few3AwYmB5gy7kwYLgACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Only-Summer-Mallorca%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KUugBQvKZN4/YKIs185XmII/AAAAAAAAhuk/zEYKspJ07NMWCMTkQEBHcmIvtQenRyRMQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Only-Summer-Mallorca%2B%25283%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1344" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KUugBQvKZN4/YKIs185XmII/AAAAAAAAhuk/zEYKspJ07NMWCMTkQEBHcmIvtQenRyRMQCNcBGAsYHQ/w420-h640/Only-Summer-Mallorca%2B%25283%2529.JPG" width="420" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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all doing well and enjoying a beautiful spring season. I'm certainly
making the most of these breezy and relaxed months before the summer
heat and tourism hit our island. I have gone on some beautiful
excursions, participated in a yoga retreat, renovated my apartment
with my boyfriend and enjoyed two staycations here in Mallorca. One
of the properties I stayed at with my family and friends was the
stunning <b>Only Summer holiday finca</b> which I'd like to show you today.
Come immerse yourself in a boho-luxe dream with me at this unique
holiday home near the charming town of Llubi in the heart of
Mallorca.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p>
<h2 style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Only Summer Lifestyle Finca</span></b></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Completely and tastefully renovated
just a few years ago, the finca is a <b>modern mix of design and
artisanship</b> featuring a unique interior design, a stunning outdoor
space and breathtaking views over Mallorca's countryside and the
mountains. The house perfectly blends in with the natural environment
offering maximum privacy.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">I arrived at the finca on a Friday
afternoon, quite exhausted from work and our ongoing renovation. The
lovely manager Max showed us around the huge estate and explained us
some helpful details. The second we entered the property my mind was
set on vacation-mode. The Only Summer finca in Llubi is the <b>perfect
spot to disconnect from the stress of daily life.</b> You will find a
sun-drenched pool there set in a lush garden of palm trees, exotic
plants and herbs. As it was still a bit chilly during our stay we
didn't get to enjoy the pool but we loved the beautiful outdoor
dining areas where we enjoyed our lunches. On the property you will
also find a unique table football that the owners brought from
Senegal, a large barbecue area, numerous fruit and olive trees,
beehives and an organic orchard which offers a variety of fresh fruit
and veggies year-round. Only Summer even <b>produces its own organic
honey, olive oil and natural soaps!</b></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">The beautiful holiday villa can<b>
comfortably accommodate ten people</b> and is perfect for a holiday with
family and friends. The finca features a spacious and bright living
and dining room as well as a large kitchen where you can enjoy
breathtaking mountain views while preparing meals with your loved
ones. There are three bright and stylish double bedrooms in the main
house, and two more in the connecting guest house, all with en-suite
bathrooms and walk-in showers. I slept like a baby in the high,
comfortable bed and woke up each morning to the birds singing in the
lush garden. The finca counts with <b>all extras you can wish for</b> such
as floor heating, air conditioning, wifi and a sound system, all
throughout the house.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Only Summer really is a unique holiday
home. There is a<b> lightness, harmony and peace</b> to this place which I
can't explain. The whitewashed walls contrast beautifully with the
large black window frames that let in the Mediterranean light. The
furniture and decoration is held in soft natural colours while wooden
elements spread a relaxed natural flair. What I loved most about Only
Summer, apart from its surroundings, was the<b> unique interior design
and decoration. </b>Each piece of furniture or decoration is a work of
art either created by the finca's owner or international artists. The
lovingly selected accessories such as oriental lampshades, colourful
vases, baskets, carpets and cushions provide a unique bohemian flair.
You can tell that the owner of the estate has a background in
professional furniture production. Only Summer is not only a private
escape but a whole lifestyle concept. You can find most of the pieces
that are exposed at the finca in the <a href="https://www.only-summer-shop.com/" target="_blank">Only Summer online shop</a>.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">We spent most of my first day at the
finca taking photos (the surroundings were just so inspiring),
exploring the property and of course relaxing in the beautiful
garden. But there are a lot more things to do at Only Summer, so stay
tuned for my next post!</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BIKoaP_qaaE/YKIisJLFuAI/AAAAAAAAhrQ/cXMqFuXTk844MFAyyun05AhI9_Olm6tOwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Only-Summer-Lifestyle%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="2048" height="416" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BIKoaP_qaaE/YKIisJLFuAI/AAAAAAAAhrQ/cXMqFuXTk844MFAyyun05AhI9_Olm6tOwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h416/Only-Summer-Lifestyle%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rY6LcFc7mRw/YKIi3E5XReI/AAAAAAAAhrY/0gQzTj9Fk3MjiQD-VQ0kL6Rhb64JbhUIQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Only-Summer-Lifestyle%2B%25283%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rY6LcFc7mRw/YKIi3E5XReI/AAAAAAAAhrY/0gQzTj9Fk3MjiQD-VQ0kL6Rhb64JbhUIQCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Only-Summer-Lifestyle%2B%25283%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUAjhpsquUo/YETJAd_eyDI/AAAAAAAAhkQ/tjwb-NlK1coKfe8FcSe_Bo3js3keOH1ywCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUAjhpsquUo/YETJAd_eyDI/AAAAAAAAhkQ/tjwb-NlK1coKfe8FcSe_Bo3js3keOH1ywCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing
well! Today I have a Mallorca excursion tip for you. I'm taking you
to Artestruz, an ostrich farm in the south of Mallorca.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Ostrich Farm in Mallorca</h2></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br />Artestruz is a lovely ostrich farm and
education center run by a friendly family since 1998. The farm brings
some Africa feeling to Mallorca, which is not a big surprise since
the family has lived in South Africa for many years. Artestruz offers
both an educational and fun experience for all ages. You will enjoy a
trip to the vastness of the steppe and get to know a lot of unusual
birds.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br />At first I wasn't sure whether a visit
to an ostrich farm would be a good idea since I'm not a big fan of
zoos and other places that keep wild animals. However, Artestruz is
one of the most animal-friendly places I've ever been to. It was so
nice to see how the owners treat their ostriches, with so much love
for the animals and passion for their job. They care about their
animals and you can see they have a beautiful bond with them. The
fascinating thing is that the guides, Johny and his brother Ohad who
are the owner's sons, actually know all ostriches by name and could
tell us their characteristics. At first, the ostriches looked pretty
much all the same to us. We could only distinguish between males and
females, of course. But at the end of our visit even we knew some of
them by name. The ostrich farm itself is clean, organized and the
animals look very well taken care of.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4GjYv7Inbs0/YETKRFPLxEI/AAAAAAAAhkw/RTVvUhk2nHkTppRhlru_9PODTzjCxEQZgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25284%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4GjYv7Inbs0/YETKRFPLxEI/AAAAAAAAhkw/RTVvUhk2nHkTppRhlru_9PODTzjCxEQZgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25284%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RoAdIlJbKBw/YETKQ9xWBLI/AAAAAAAAhks/1zahMRP3v2IPAK7QoLR4IeS_PYShbbDvQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25285%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RoAdIlJbKBw/YETKQ9xWBLI/AAAAAAAAhks/1zahMRP3v2IPAK7QoLR4IeS_PYShbbDvQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25285%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zn2M751bLXI/YETKRuKY_UI/AAAAAAAAhk0/AqR9wNFSs8kYKgTYaDDbRWXXoR3ME_zIQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25286%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zn2M751bLXI/YETKRuKY_UI/AAAAAAAAhk0/AqR9wNFSs8kYKgTYaDDbRWXXoR3ME_zIQCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25286%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qiAlA-1kT-U/YETKe1T7kjI/AAAAAAAAhlA/uudcJBrVMAkgzsccu2TTrVtM0gjjaRRzACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25288%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qiAlA-1kT-U/YETKe1T7kjI/AAAAAAAAhlA/uudcJBrVMAkgzsccu2TTrVtM0gjjaRRzACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25288%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-58kUSJUfwXs/YETKPc-FxhI/AAAAAAAAhko/2KclDuPrfv8WODfQHRbhbBKkPRZhnzScwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2040/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%252810%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1468" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-58kUSJUfwXs/YETKPc-FxhI/AAAAAAAAhko/2KclDuPrfv8WODfQHRbhbBKkPRZhnzScwCNcBGAsYHQ/w460-h640/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%252810%2529.JPEG" width="460" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Guided Tour</h2><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br />Our visit started with an interesting
and engaging tour. Along with a few other interested visitors we took
a seat in front of the enclosure and Johny began to enthusiastically
tell us about his ostriches. You could tell he has a lot of passion
for his job. We were able to ask questions in between, which Johny
answered very well and because of the knowledge we got, we became big
fans of the ostriches! We learned lots of interesting and quite
incredible facts about these beautiful creatures, about their history
and extraordinary abilities. Did you know, for example, that
ostriches are one of the most ancient animals on earth and are
basically living dinosaurs? I mean, look at their feet!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lQV_PGEvS5Y/YETKu5ahvpI/AAAAAAAAhlc/mGa2XcEtrJg0jJd2mT-kd3lfDF0UuVqOwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25283%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1339" data-original-width="2048" height="418" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lQV_PGEvS5Y/YETKu5ahvpI/AAAAAAAAhlc/mGa2XcEtrJg0jJd2mT-kd3lfDF0UuVqOwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h418/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25283%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_bfsWoJ29E/YETNgH0TohI/AAAAAAAAhls/sRdGUN_67aQRngVRkDuqd6HHov9_hlA9wCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25287%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5_bfsWoJ29E/YETNgH0TohI/AAAAAAAAhls/sRdGUN_67aQRngVRkDuqd6HHov9_hlA9wCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25287%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SW_kkNfk36I/YETKuRw6SNI/AAAAAAAAhlY/2C9NOhbi7bcMNgWL79knWRmoYQsYBpYJgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25284%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1414" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SW_kkNfk36I/YETKuRw6SNI/AAAAAAAAhlY/2C9NOhbi7bcMNgWL79knWRmoYQsYBpYJgCNcBGAsYHQ/w442-h640/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25284%2529.JPEG" width="442" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Vn2jWbOEWA/YETNoBUhimI/AAAAAAAAhlw/jYrg9ME4q18ZqtMTfB41XL9IMtbBXt_2wCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25289%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1516" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Vn2jWbOEWA/YETNoBUhimI/AAAAAAAAhlw/jYrg9ME4q18ZqtMTfB41XL9IMtbBXt_2wCNcBGAsYHQ/w474-h640/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25289%2529.JPEG" width="474" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Feeding the Ostriches</h2><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Once the informative part was over, we
got close to the animals to pet and feed them in a safe and
respectful environment. You can feed them however you like: with a
glove, wooden spoon or with your bare hand, depending on your
courage. Let me tell you, feeding an ostrich is a lot of fun. I went
all in and fed the ostriches with the palm of my hand to get a better
feeling for them. It was so interesting and funny to feel the curious
ostriches peck the food with their rock-hard beaks. After getting to
know the animals a bit better my boyfriend and I became much braver
and even carefully stroked some ostrich's necks which were super
soft.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XyAp7CsUTVM/YETKCrLzFOI/AAAAAAAAhkg/RE_NRaN9EJUJPfLbc5M7AeQut3TOs5RjgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XyAp7CsUTVM/YETKCrLzFOI/AAAAAAAAhkg/RE_NRaN9EJUJPfLbc5M7AeQut3TOs5RjgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QkrKDH4TkvY/YETKCI6tYxI/AAAAAAAAhkc/9pyvQWIg_cADVpyin87ynYZIzdqcuvnsQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25283%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1496" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QkrKDH4TkvY/YETKCI6tYxI/AAAAAAAAhkc/9pyvQWIg_cADVpyin87ynYZIzdqcuvnsQCNcBGAsYHQ/w468-h640/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%25283%2529.JPEG" width="468" /></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Ostrich Ride</h2>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Apart from feeding and petting the
animals you can also book an ostrich ride (only for kids). Jambo, a
huge 150 kilo ostrich who takes the little ones for a ride, is such a
superstar. He just walks around the farm and relaxes wherever he
wants. Kids have the opportunity to ride the 2.50 meter tall Jambo
who struts obediently at walking pace.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Artestruz Shop</h2></div>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">It is no coincidence
that the word “Art” is hidden in the brand name “Artestruz”.
In the farm shop you will find exclusive ostrich by-products made in
Mallorca and art pieces that are hand-made at the farm, for example
unique lamps made from the eggshells. You can even purchase ostrich
eggs to cook and try them on site. Did you know that in terms of
quantity, one ostrich egg is equivalent to two dozen chicken eggs?
And it contains less cholesterol than a single chicken egg!</p><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hPHwSahgfro/YETJ1w8GW1I/AAAAAAAAhkY/Xt6GqAVrq3IvJjCPpFsZGzWMNoYT8Uu1ACNcBGAsYHQ/s2045/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%252811%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="2045" height="444" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hPHwSahgfro/YETJ1w8GW1I/AAAAAAAAhkY/Xt6GqAVrq3IvJjCPpFsZGzWMNoYT8Uu1ACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h444/Artestruz-Mallorca%2B%252811%2529.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br />All in all, I can say we really
enjoyed our visit to Artestruz. We arrived knowing little about
ostriches and left feeling like we had gotten to know lots about
these wonderful and fascinating big birds. Artestruz is a great place
for anyone who is interested in wildlife and nature, and fabulous for
both adults and children!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Artestruz Mallorca</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tel. +34 639721735</div><div style="text-align: center;">artestruz@hotmail.com</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ma-6014, km 40, 07630 Campos, Islas
Baleares</div><div style="text-align: center;">Find more information on the farm
website <a href="http://www.artestruzmallorca.com">www.artestruzmallorca.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-54582769641457821972021-01-25T08:50:00.007-08:002021-01-25T09:06:21.772-08:00Excursion to Ermita de Betlem<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_L88XOfaa-I/YA7sVpaOESI/AAAAAAAAhYw/qrNOEtcg0vkxRXGtAsfWBBurLaycd0SggCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Ermita-de-Betlem-Excursion%2B%25280%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_L88XOfaa-I/YA7sVpaOESI/AAAAAAAAhYw/qrNOEtcg0vkxRXGtAsfWBBurLaycd0SggCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h420/Ermita-de-Betlem-Excursion%2B%25280%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hello everyone and happy new year! 2021 is 25 days old already but I haven't found the time yet to sit and write a new post. January is all about detoxing for me. I've decluttered my home, started a new yoga 30-day challenge and my first ever detox as well. After spending the holidays and beginning of the year with my family in Germany I have returned to Mallorca but haven't been out much lately due to all these new Covid restrictions here on the island and also because I've been pretty occupied. So today's post is about one of many excursions I did last year with my dear friend Mar. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hike to Ermita de Betlem</span></h2><div><br /></div><div>Mar and I started our excursion to the Ermita de Betlem in the town of Betlem, right on the main road. The beginning of the trail is well-signposted so you can't miss it. We went on a Monday and since it was a holiday and great weather we met many other hikers, especially families. What was supposed to be an easy one-hour hike turned into a challenging two-hour hike for us. It had rained heavily the days before our hike so we spotted a<b> beautiful small river with several waterholes and waterfalls</b> of different sizes along the way. We couldn't resist and left the path to take a dip in the crystal clear and freezing cold water. It was amazing! Even though reaching the river and different waterholes was quite a challenge we were so happy we took the chance to spontaneously bathe in the middle of the greenery. It was such a unique experience bathing in the<b> crystal clear river surrounded by huge mountains</b> and bonding with Mother Nature. The other hikers who could see us from a distance were quite surprised that we were having a bath in the river I guess, cause it was quite cold on that day. However, a group of three boys and girls of our age got inspired and went for a bath too. After our river dip we got dressed and continued our way up to the <b>Ermita de Betlem</b>, which is a church on top of a big mountain near Betlem. Once up there, we relaxed in the sun and enjoyed our self-brought picnic. On our way back down to the car we stopped at a viewpoint from where we could enjoy breathtaking <b>panoramic views over the entire bay of Alcúdia.</b> All in all, it was an unforgettable hike (mostly thanks to our spontaneity and improvised river bath) that I can totally recommend!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UPxrQnBQ1Mc/YA7sQimi6jI/AAAAAAAAhYo/WlbWyNjSkqMg3u9MxQklMS9jO8lKc776ACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Ermita-de-Betlem-Excursion%2B%25281%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1424" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UPxrQnBQ1Mc/YA7sQimi6jI/AAAAAAAAhYo/WlbWyNjSkqMg3u9MxQklMS9jO8lKc776ACNcBGAsYHQ/w444-h640/Ermita-de-Betlem-Excursion%2B%25281%2529.JPEG" width="444" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-15Yp8K-EifA/YA7sWn6sMAI/AAAAAAAAhY0/1yadgD8UFJMIyqczNQLA1UX27kM80EblwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Ermita-de-Betlem-Excursion%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EbmpQD6nS_0/X8tsEm18rrI/AAAAAAAAhQ8/BO9aApsbOrAf0wqimxmUvx7wG2Kwcf6bwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Shaka-Restaurante-Mallorca%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1375" data-original-width="2048" height="430" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EbmpQD6nS_0/X8tsEm18rrI/AAAAAAAAhQ8/BO9aApsbOrAf0wqimxmUvx7wG2Kwcf6bwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h430/Shaka-Restaurante-Mallorca%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My dear readers, I hope you're all doing fine. We are probably all looking forward to Christmas and some down-time by now. I'm planning to go to Germany in two weeks to spend the holidays and some quality time with my family so I hope everything will work out fine with the flights as they have been changed so many times already. I just wanna spend Christmas in Germany with my family because I wasn't really able to be with them much this year.<div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Shaka Restaurante </span></h2><div><br /></div><div>Today I have a new post for you, a restaurant recommendation for those who live in Mallorca or plan to visit the island anytime soon. I got invited to try<b> <a href="https://shakamallorca.com/" target="_blank">Shaka Restaurante</a> in Palma</b> yesterday and left with a full belly and happy heart. I had heard about Shaka when they opened last year and had seen photos of their beautiful restaurant before. But the place looks even more stunning in real! Their interior is a creative mix of everything I love. Colors, tropical details, plants, unique tiles, elegant furniture. <b>Interior Designer Cristina Egurolla</b> of <a href="https://www.lalahomemallorca.com/" target="_blank">Lala Home Mallorca</a>, who I've met before at her <a href="http://www.hollylovespaul.com/2019/07/randemar-restaurant-in-port-de-soller.html">restaurant Randemar</a>, has done an amazing job creating this<b> tropical oasis with a Hawaiian touch</b> in Mallorca's capital.</div><div><br /></div><div>The interior design was only outdone by the<b> excellent food</b> my boyfriend and I could try yesterday. Luis, the lovely waiter and restaurant manager, was a great help recommending different dishes that could go well together. We enjoyed a<b> lomi lomi </b>as a starter, which is basically a <b>salmon tartar</b> with kiwi, ginger, pineapple, tomato and onion in a lime sauce. It was so refreshing and delicious, a great mix of sweet and salty. As a main course we chose the <b>Shaka Poke, a lobster poke bowl </b>with quinoa, and<b> pulled pork tacos </b>that came in blue corn tortillas. Ahh, I could have licked my fingers, it was a true culinary delight. The tacos were beyond amazing, a mix of sweet and spicy flavors and the meat was so tender. The lobster poke bowl was equally delicious and fun to eat with the lobster on top. The desserts left nothing to be desired either. We chose a<b> matcha coulant with ginger beer sorbet </b>and hot <b>apple crumble with almond sauce.</b> All dishes were a real treat for the eyes and the taste buds! </div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you so much Lucas, Luis, Matias and the rest of the Shaka team. We couldn't have imagined a more <b>delicious and surprising lunch. </b>We will definitely be back soon with our friends and families for another unique food experience!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SHAKA RESTAURANTE</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">C/ Hostal de Santayí 11, 07002 Palma de Mallorca</div><div style="text-align: center;">info@shakamallorca.com</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shakamallorca.com">www.shakamallorca.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shakarestaurante/" target="_blank">@shakarestaurante</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">+34 871 177 066</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uU6DZZG15Mc/X8tsEqXX3rI/AAAAAAAAhQ0/MA6Ug7qwnJ8jdvJijMtDJPZ7L7HszTp1ACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Shaka-Restaurante-Mallorca%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<div><br /></div><div>Dear readers, a few months have passed since I last sat down to write a few lines on my blog. Many things have happened. It's been a strange year. A sad and also an exciting one. It had both its positive and negative moments. Many people have sadly lost their lives due to Covid. I myself have lost a beloved family member this year. But not because of the virus. Even though I had never imagined that one day he wouldn't be with us anymore it was time for him to go. It was a very sad and heart-breaking but also beautiful and peaceful goodbye. On the other hand, my family has gained a new little member who really makes the world shine a bit more. We are very much in love with the first baby in our family and oh, what a cute one! She makes my heart so happy and puts a smile on my face every day. </div><div><br /></div><div>What else has happened? As I told you in one of my earlier posts, here in Spain, more precisely Mallorca, we have spent a few months in lockdown. Literally, we were not allowed to leave the house at all. So my boyfriend and I, just like the rest of the island, were stuck in our little apartment for almost three months and were only allowed to leave home for grocery shopping. It was weird and a bit scary to be honest but we also kinda enjoyed it. Fortunately we got along really well which has only shown me once more that he's a great life partner I dearly love. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's also been a really strange year for me jobwise with lots of ups and downs and worries. I currently work in a villas rental agency and as you can imagine it was a tough year for us with almost no tourists coming to Mallorca. We experienced an unprecedented, short two-month season. Mallorca received the first tourists in July and by the middle of September they were all gone again. It was a quite agonizing sight, seeing the beaches, hotels and restaurants all empty or closed. I remember a day I walked down the beach with my boyfriend in August and felt like a light panic attack was creeping up. I had never seen the island like this before (in the middle of summer) and suddenly felt such a heaviness in my heart, pain and sadness thinking of all the employees who have lost their jobs this year. Families in Mallorca, and around the world, who have no income this year. It's a difficult year for everyone and those who can allow it themselves should help others by donating food, money, clothes or time. Right now, it's more important and appreciated than ever.</div><div><br /></div><div>Nevertheless, I also enjoyed the calm season and having the island all for ourselves. Since I worked less this year (due to the lack of work) I was able to spend looots of time with our new little family member, went to our neighbor island<b> <a href="http://www.hollylovespaul.com/search/label/Menorca">Menorca</a></b> twice this year and went on some beautiful hikes with my friends. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hike to Cala Matzoc</span></h2><div><br /></div><div>And that's what today's post is about. A new hiking route for you. For those who will hopefully come back to Mallorca next year to explore and enjoy the island and spend their vacation here. </div><div>The<b> starting point of this hiking trail is in Cala Torta</b>, a beautiful sandy beach near Artà in the north of Mallorca. My boyfriend and I left our car in Cala Torta and walked over to Cala Mitjana from there, all the way along the coast to Cala Estreta and finally to Cala Matzoc. The hike only took about 40 minutes with a picnic stop in between. We went a bit further in the end, up to the<b> Torre d'Albarca</b>, an ancient watch tower from where you have<b> stunning views of the coast and open sea.</b> I'd love to do this hike again in the middle of summer (with lots of sunscreen and a hat as there is almost no shade on this hike) because the day of our hike it was quite cloudy and windy so the water was a bit wild. But I'm sure that on a calm, sunny day Cala Matzoc is a<b> stunning cove with crystal clear, turquoise water</b> perfect for a refreshing swim. It's also a lovely sand beach so you can have a picnic there and just chill under the surrounding pine trees.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you like this post and that it makes you look forward to your next vacation on Mallorca. I'll be uploading a few more posts these days about some more<b> cool things to do on the island.</b> I was just really lacking a bit of motivation (not material, as I got loads!) to publish new blog posts this year. I hope you forgive me. Thank you for being here. We'll get through this together. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-68581543716137313852020-09-25T03:10:00.002-07:002020-12-02T03:33:20.731-08:00Best Activities in Menorca<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1UJlpgGyyy4/X8dajPKEeSI/AAAAAAAAhLg/JUXel95-uIwVzHasB4yfT-nrZB9vdHbTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25288%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1326" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1UJlpgGyyy4/X8dajPKEeSI/AAAAAAAAhLg/JUXel95-uIwVzHasB4yfT-nrZB9vdHbTgCNcBGAsYHQ/w414-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%25288%2529.JPG" width="414" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hello there, I hope you're all enjoying this late summer as best as you can. It's a difficult year but we should never lose our hope and stay positive that better times are coming. To me personally, one of the hardest part of this year was not being able to travel. As you know I live on an island in the Mediterranean called Mallorca and I love living here cause my life feels like I'm constantly on vacation. However, every now and then it's nice to get away for a bit. <b>One of my biggest passions is traveling</b>, exploring new countries and their landscapes, cities, cultures and food. So this year was a bit tough for me in this regard. I spent a week in the Maldives at the beginning of the year and it was an amazing trip but that was about it for this year. So my boyfriend and I took two short island escapes this year to our <b>neighbor island Menorca</b> which I love so dearly. Menorca to me is like a vacation from Mallorca. It's more quiet, laid-back and more virgin. And even though it's a small and relaxed island there are thousands of things to do! I picked a few of my favorites for this post, so here we go.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Best Brunch in Menorca</span></h2><div><br /></div><div>My boyfriend and I started our second two-day trip to Menorca this year with an <b>amazing brunch at <a href="https://santaritamenorca.com/quitapenas/">Quitapenas Menorca</a>.</b> Our friend picked us up from the ferry in the morning and we went straight to Biniali, where this unusual restaurant is located. They call themselves a 'chiringuito de campo' which is an open-air restaurant in the countryside. I found this place on Instagram and because their food looked so good we decided to give it a try. And let me tell you, we were amazed by the place! Quitapenas really does what its name promises: It takes away your stress and pain. The restaurant is such a <b>beautiful, laid-back place </b>with so many details and cool retro vibes. You really do feel carefree when eating here. And their food, seriously, I haven't eaten such a delicious brunch in a long time! At Quitapenas you can expect <b>healthy, colorful, tasty and surprising food.</b> I kicked off my meal with a yummy matcha smoothie followed by an avocado and carrot hummus toast, both delicious! The boys tried toast with salmon, avocado and popcorn and benedict eggs with beetroot salsa. Omg, it was all so yummy! We ended up sharing our plates and I loved each and every one. For the sweet touch we ordered a French toast that came with vanilla cream and bacon, ugh I wanted to lick the plate. Never has a restaurant surprised me so much. Thank you for an amazing brunch, Quitapenas Menorca, we will surely come back! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dYh_i12uEIw/X8da20YI27I/AAAAAAAAhLs/jPLHsUnR1DgjTjnrlG3EyhyxqelvCJhmgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1375" data-original-width="2048" height="430" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dYh_i12uEIw/X8da20YI27I/AAAAAAAAhLs/jPLHsUnR1DgjTjnrlG3EyhyxqelvCJhmgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h430/Menorca-Island%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QCr4PFHFqE/X8da0u-zlyI/AAAAAAAAhLo/LjwxInW8WbUXX8Xxa9BQTin1IEy8w0EWACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25282%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1346" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QCr4PFHFqE/X8da0u-zlyI/AAAAAAAAhLo/LjwxInW8WbUXX8Xxa9BQTin1IEy8w0EWACNcBGAsYHQ/w420-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%25282%2529.JPEG" width="420" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6Wgz-HkVks/X8da5OsqrcI/AAAAAAAAhLw/_SdyhpRwcmELKSrzbzGOktqg4usrJZR1gCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6Wgz-HkVks/X8da5OsqrcI/AAAAAAAAhLw/_SdyhpRwcmELKSrzbzGOktqg4usrJZR1gCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Menorca-Island%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SPJXqBIYNFM/X8da6fy-BeI/AAAAAAAAhL0/uEg4DsgqsBMzObi1nraY3YRWjRhSHM2GwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25283%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1298" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SPJXqBIYNFM/X8da6fy-BeI/AAAAAAAAhL0/uEg4DsgqsBMzObi1nraY3YRWjRhSHM2GwCNcBGAsYHQ/w406-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%25283%2529.JPG" width="406" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6kfMIs2rvH0/X8dbHYPjlUI/AAAAAAAAhL8/XLvoNNgsSWshByIblafCfj4NOws4UMlUACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25284%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1449" data-original-width="2048" height="452" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6kfMIs2rvH0/X8dbHYPjlUI/AAAAAAAAhL8/XLvoNNgsSWshByIblafCfj4NOws4UMlUACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h452/Menorca-Island%2B%25284%2529.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nJ2IQHlWeiM/X8dbKWW7n3I/AAAAAAAAhME/TkFf6DUU3C8NhZJuKYppz3gi_BZ0njBHgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25285%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1462" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nJ2IQHlWeiM/X8dbKWW7n3I/AAAAAAAAhME/TkFf6DUU3C8NhZJuKYppz3gi_BZ0njBHgCNcBGAsYHQ/w456-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%25285%2529.JPEG" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Next Stop Binibeca</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When visiting Menorca I always love coming to Binibeca. It was one of the first places I visited on this island (<a href="http://www.hollylovespaul.com/2015/10/exploring-menorca.html">see the post here</a>) and I fell in love with it back then. <b>Binibeca is such a charming little town </b>with its whitewashed houses and narrow, winding alleys. It's just a five-minute drive from Quitapenas and other beautiful little towns like Binisafuller. You can spend an hour here or two, depending on how many photos you take, haha. You can also go for a coffee here or just chill and wander this magical, white little town. It's up to you!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nTC95HcR8q8/X8dbKjy912I/AAAAAAAAhMI/x9cChpYi3scYLJwEgKyQeC_JbhvUnj7LQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25287%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1332" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nTC95HcR8q8/X8dbKjy912I/AAAAAAAAhMI/x9cChpYi3scYLJwEgKyQeC_JbhvUnj7LQCNcBGAsYHQ/w416-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%25287%2529.JPG" width="416" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0COk4GGfMs/X8dbm6EfUhI/AAAAAAAAhMY/-aAEOIqMveU7xO8pG1jA_iqrBCTNCV1TgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25286%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1314" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0COk4GGfMs/X8dbm6EfUhI/AAAAAAAAhMY/-aAEOIqMveU7xO8pG1jA_iqrBCTNCV1TgCNcBGAsYHQ/w410-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%25286%2529.JPG" width="410" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7pg8BOwEA3o/X8dbpJ7OcWI/AAAAAAAAhMg/VoCQXUW6XvgUJ93BWK_bXJSHk-jjvgPMQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%25289%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7pg8BOwEA3o/X8dbpJ7OcWI/AAAAAAAAhMg/VoCQXUW6XvgUJ93BWK_bXJSHk-jjvgPMQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Menorca-Island%2B%25289%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqrvoyBxqWs/X8dbpJkOO2I/AAAAAAAAhMc/GPnMTM1ueEs_y6RMBtjquQCWZR7tbifWACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252810%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqrvoyBxqWs/X8dbpJkOO2I/AAAAAAAAhMc/GPnMTM1ueEs_y6RMBtjquQCWZR7tbifWACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h424/Menorca-Island%2B%252810%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cova d'en Xoroi, a truly magical Experience</span></h2><div><br /></div><div>We spent a relaxed afternoon at our friend's home and decided to go for a sunset drink at the<b> Cova d'en Xoroi. </b>Now I have to be honest, you better plan your visit of this 'cave club' in advance (you can even buy tickets online) because otherwise you may have to wait in line for over an hour like we did that day. We caught the last sunrays just in time before the sun eventually set because we really had to wait that long before they would let us in. Once inside though, you will not be disappointed. The Cova d'en Xoroi is an<b> impressive club located in a natural cliff </b>with several tunnels and terraces on which you can enjoy <b>spectacular sea views </b>day and night. It really is a unique place in Menorca (and mabye the world) that you should definitely visit when coming to this island. We were lucky because that day they had a live concert with an amazing duo that made the setting feel even more magical. Sipping rosé and listening to 'Your Song' by Elton John in a cave right next to the open sea, is there anything more romantic really?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y43zWnFXw7s/X8db44kJPrI/AAAAAAAAhMw/U5ffIeC7t7IrL8XEIk5j8aIl8Wu19CPtgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252811%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y43zWnFXw7s/X8db44kJPrI/AAAAAAAAhMw/U5ffIeC7t7IrL8XEIk5j8aIl8Wu19CPtgCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%252811%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnBqW68-2hU/X8db5nAncVI/AAAAAAAAhM0/mtGdgiiLHG8y92HeZ3p9jwyflBzh3xp-gCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252812%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="2048" height="416" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnBqW68-2hU/X8db5nAncVI/AAAAAAAAhM0/mtGdgiiLHG8y92HeZ3p9jwyflBzh3xp-gCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h416/Menorca-Island%2B%252812%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7NlnPuOKZZQ/X8db2ydwkZI/AAAAAAAAhMo/lm6XxbK972IpJJvZ5x58tcfAc_ICDjVkACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252813%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1458" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7NlnPuOKZZQ/X8db2ydwkZI/AAAAAAAAhMo/lm6XxbK972IpJJvZ5x58tcfAc_ICDjVkACNcBGAsYHQ/w456-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%252813%2529.JPEG" width="456" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FQOx7j3oBxA/X8dcCORoJVI/AAAAAAAAhM4/f3KtxF_uTyQ7FRZCPlzAV6bx5W474ZxSwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252813%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1345" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FQOx7j3oBxA/X8dcCORoJVI/AAAAAAAAhM4/f3KtxF_uTyQ7FRZCPlzAV6bx5W474ZxSwCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h420/Menorca-Island%2B%252813%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wge5_0viwRY/X8dcDJosR2I/AAAAAAAAhNA/Xj-P8Bvsu2gQUMcP8ZjR9kbfBiDsePCUACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252814%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1339" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wge5_0viwRY/X8dcDJosR2I/AAAAAAAAhNA/Xj-P8Bvsu2gQUMcP8ZjR9kbfBiDsePCUACNcBGAsYHQ/w418-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%252814%2529.JPG" width="418" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YhNYNSDPKOM/X8dcC0eHUYI/AAAAAAAAhM8/wnrjYZfe48YER7IRwjTnohEwsWdNIRazACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252815%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="2048" height="412" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YhNYNSDPKOM/X8dcC0eHUYI/AAAAAAAAhM8/wnrjYZfe48YER7IRwjTnohEwsWdNIRazACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h412/Menorca-Island%2B%252815%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">S’Albufera des Grau Natural Reserve</span></h2><div><br /></div><div>On our second day of this trip it was a bit grey and cloudy so decided not to head to the beach directly but go for a relaxing walk in th<b>e natural reserve of S’Albufera des Grau </b>which covers more than 5,000 hectares in which a <b>large variety of animals and plants</b> live. We have a similar natural reserve in Mallorca, just ten minutes from where we live, and we love going there for walks in nature. It just helps you disconnect from daily life, which can be stressful at times, and reconnect with Mother Nature. Miguel and I went for a<b> two-hour walk with a picnic stop in between</b> and we saw only three persons in the entire park. It was beautiful to have this calm, soothing place all for ourselves... and some turtles and birds. </div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588235294118)" face="arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3AQz4Qtq1GE/X8dcdgH1oSI/AAAAAAAAhNc/gufGE7d0zWQ7R6-sqnXeLsE_Ez8-iXJYQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252816%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3AQz4Qtq1GE/X8dcdgH1oSI/AAAAAAAAhNc/gufGE7d0zWQ7R6-sqnXeLsE_Ez8-iXJYQCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%252816%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kcmKFNkMfvM/X8dcYO1V60I/AAAAAAAAhNU/BibatidlEngIgUFoLFmx481TZ9k3YTLegCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252817%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kcmKFNkMfvM/X8dcYO1V60I/AAAAAAAAhNU/BibatidlEngIgUFoLFmx481TZ9k3YTLegCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h420/Menorca-Island%2B%252817%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4DsGDrgSddg/X8dcbOV78rI/AAAAAAAAhNY/ewt_Jd3TjuA7_zSaKK8lLRGpKfUxbPRXQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252818%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4DsGDrgSddg/X8dcbOV78rI/AAAAAAAAhNY/ewt_Jd3TjuA7_zSaKK8lLRGpKfUxbPRXQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Menorca-Island%2B%252818%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y114SoVsh2c/X8dcfiDRp_I/AAAAAAAAhNg/G8xOAxcZJFQN0t2QqIQQhj9hq5IcDjSBACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252819%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y114SoVsh2c/X8dcfiDRp_I/AAAAAAAAhNg/G8xOAxcZJFQN0t2QqIQQhj9hq5IcDjSBACNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%252819%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Paella in Sa Mesquida</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We ended our trip with a relaxing break at the<b> beautiful beach of Sa Mesquida</b> which our friend had recommended. The beach was absolutely amazing. Almost empty, surrounded by lush dunes, with golden sand and crystal clear water, what else could we have asked for? We spent a quiet hour here and swam a bit before meeting our friend for lunch at the nearby<b> Cap Roig Restaurant. </b>We ordered their <b>seafood paella for lunch</b> which was heavenly! The restaurant offers stunning views of the Sa Mesquida bay and surrounding cliffs. All in all, it was a short but very sweet trip to Menorca. We have discovered many new places, tried new restaurants and were beyond happy with all of them. A perfect island escape <3</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmNpRWq3fFc/X8dc8SWvlQI/AAAAAAAAhN0/Yu57hKoSq9c-9wLYr3TI_W8T8GyWLY9tgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252820%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmNpRWq3fFc/X8dc8SWvlQI/AAAAAAAAhN0/Yu57hKoSq9c-9wLYr3TI_W8T8GyWLY9tgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h420/Menorca-Island%2B%252820%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sg7a2z1f2bQ/X8dc8LUDqqI/AAAAAAAAhNw/YKAATIW3oSMIJiuldy5A9fEr_DEXut-cQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252821%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sg7a2z1f2bQ/X8dc8LUDqqI/AAAAAAAAhNw/YKAATIW3oSMIJiuldy5A9fEr_DEXut-cQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h420/Menorca-Island%2B%252821%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--hDvnf8PYDE/X8dc_wbMA6I/AAAAAAAAhN4/x1fYgH9cHsAad-Pn7gmURcmLbZXo2OrZgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252822%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--hDvnf8PYDE/X8dc_wbMA6I/AAAAAAAAhN4/x1fYgH9cHsAad-Pn7gmURcmLbZXo2OrZgCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%252822%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pWo3NYTtlWE/X8ddDvFm8aI/AAAAAAAAhOA/zBH3oDfBFX0pVZ3G_VOribgsope3g5pJQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252823%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pWo3NYTtlWE/X8ddDvFm8aI/AAAAAAAAhOA/zBH3oDfBFX0pVZ3G_VOribgsope3g5pJQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h424/Menorca-Island%2B%252823%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-631ONXGak54/X8ddCTcTgpI/AAAAAAAAhN8/XIHyHy8zkgwjKWpZKM67LCPir272kU40wCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Island%2B%252824%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1321" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-631ONXGak54/X8ddCTcTgpI/AAAAAAAAhN8/XIHyHy8zkgwjKWpZKM67LCPir272kU40wCNcBGAsYHQ/w412-h640/Menorca-Island%2B%252824%2529.JPG" width="412" /></a></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-50121694422088844462020-08-01T10:13:00.001-07:002021-01-25T08:52:42.043-08:00Pescaturismo Mallorca<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--LKkSGtzY7c/X75JK0DvF7I/AAAAAAAAhGk/gDCQjq1ubrUo0Qd9uNmavM9kMAuP4uwWQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Pescaturismo-Mallorca%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1340" data-original-width="2048" height="418" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--LKkSGtzY7c/X75JK0DvF7I/AAAAAAAAhGk/gDCQjq1ubrUo0Qd9uNmavM9kMAuP4uwWQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h418/Pescaturismo-Mallorca%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well! Today I have an exciting post for you about a cool activity to experience here in Mallorca. Save this for later if you plan to visit the island next year!<div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pescaturismo Mallorca</span></h2><div><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Pescaturismo Mallorca is a cool concept that allows tourists to live<b> an exclusive and personal
experience with traditional Mallorcan fishermen on a fishing boat.</b> When my mom and her husband came visit us in July we took them on a fishing trip on the Es Batlets fishing boat that belongs to my boyfriend's cousin and his wife. The fishing excursion along the coast started early in the morning with a breathtaking sunrise on the sea. It also allowed us to<b> discover secret coves, caves and the most
spectacular landscapes</b> in the north of Mallorca, such as Coll Baix or
Cabo Pinar, while learning all the secrets of fishing. That day we couldn't find any dolphins but if you are
lucky, you will even spot some families near the boat. The excursion lasted about 4 hours and included a break we used to eat some delicious snacks that we all brought and to take a<b>
relaxing bath in Coll Baix,</b> a secluded cove just behind Alcudia.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fisherman for a Day with Es Batlets</span></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Our 'captain' was Olga, who is the wife of my boyfriend's cousin and the only woman at the
helm of a fishing boat in Mallorca. Together with her husband Carlos, and sometimes with their lovely daughters, they go out fishing in the morning and take tourists with them so they can <b>experience the life of a fisherman </b>(or woman) for a day. Their boat is called Es Batlets. It's a modern fiber boat, very
spacious and almost ten metres long so there is lots of space to sit and walk around. We went fishing from Alcúdia for
groupers, lobsters, scorpion fish and more. We even got lucky and caught some fish. It was so interesting to see the different kinds and learn more about them. Let me tell you, Olga is really the best person to accompany you on this
adventure and prepare a breakfast with typical Majorcan products or
freshly grilled fish from the nets. You will come home all <b>happy and exhausted from a beautiful day on the sea. </b>It's the perfect activity for families and groups of friends as you will have the boat all for yourselves. Highly recommended by me, who has seen and done lots of things here in Mallorca ;-)</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;">For more information about this cool experience and bookings visit <a href="http://www.pescaturismomallorca.com">www.pescaturismomallorca.com</a></p><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wy0VDJWvBxs/X75JJ1-iOvI/AAAAAAAAhGg/hcoJSXjD0Z4J3jPnFD3twrwj_ORNkIoKQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Pescaturismo-Mallorca%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1355" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wy0VDJWvBxs/X75JJ1-iOvI/AAAAAAAAhGg/hcoJSXjD0Z4J3jPnFD3twrwj_ORNkIoKQCNcBGAsYHQ/w424-h640/Pescaturismo-Mallorca%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hJ5YW_Y03VM/X75JLMVGbUI/AAAAAAAAhGo/pvJvfVABQxcrAJSki1jiLG8TXJGMFCVgwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Pescaturismo-Mallorca%2B%25283%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--LoOR_O-3-c/X76Za9ENleI/AAAAAAAAhIw/oLiIZQyHLoo9mqrfCGmvTP_REg56QZBTgCNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Pescaturismo-Mallorca%2B%252817%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></div></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-54485770671696667092020-07-10T09:51:00.094-07:002020-12-02T03:55:49.565-08:00Menorca Tips<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4IFSp3xAEXM/X7ktdD0VkkI/AAAAAAAAg_0/E-E1anRT2KU7-9dHve8F5lVnOPGI66mAQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Tips%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="2048" height="414" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4IFSp3xAEXM/X7ktdD0VkkI/AAAAAAAAg_0/E-E1anRT2KU7-9dHve8F5lVnOPGI66mAQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h414/Menorca-Tips%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hey guys, I hope everyone is doing fine and enjoying summer as best as they can. Today I have a new blog post for you about a short trip we took to our neighbor island Menorca a few days ago. We visited so many new beautiful places that I'd like to share with you here. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Platja des Canutells</b></div><div>The small resort of Es Canutells has a beautiful small beach with crystal clear water and a natural harbor where you will find some traditional fisher boats. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Cala de Binibeca</b></div><div>If you're looking for a quiet swim in turquoise water this beach is for you. The sand beach of Binibeca is surrounded by rocks and shallow water, the perfect place for snorkeling, paddle boarding or family picnis. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Es Bruc Restaurant in Sant Tomas</b></div><div>One of the most popular places in Menorca for lunch by the sea. If you'd like to enjoy your paella, seafood or burger with stunning views of a golden beach and the open sea, head to Es Bruc Restaurant in Sant Tomas. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Cales Coves</b></div><div>One of my all time favorites on the island. The secluded coves of Cales Coves near Cala en Porter. It's a hot 20-minute walk in summer to reach the coves but it's so worth it! You will be rewarded with crystal clear water, a beautiful natural scenery with high cliffs, and only few visitors.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Es Grau</b></div><div>Both a natural reserve and large beach Es Grau is the ideal place for family picnis or excursions with friends. The water at the beach is shallow and very clear which makes it a perfect bathing spot for small kids. The natural reserve offers different hiking routes that allow you to watch wild birds, encounter turtles and connect with Mother Nature.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Son Parc</b></div><div>The area of Son Parc is usually quite touristy as it's a resort but due to Covid it was all abandoned and quiet this year. Go for a walk by the coast here to enjoy stunning views of the sandstones and wild sea. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you liked this post! If you're looking for more <a href="http://www.hollylovespaul.com/search/label/Menorca">Menorca tips</a> check out my other posts about this beautiful island by clicking <a href="http://www.hollylovespaul.com/search/label/Menorca">here</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYA6v89EM9o/X7kuBbQo_yI/AAAAAAAAhAs/_nCjqjnzeOcmT-g1YDggDq5vzpbnFKaDQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Tips%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1341" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYA6v89EM9o/X7kuBbQo_yI/AAAAAAAAhAs/_nCjqjnzeOcmT-g1YDggDq5vzpbnFKaDQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h420/Menorca-Tips%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vyDNAdvPlIY/X7kuOxpB5yI/AAAAAAAAhBA/nJ-vvu6tjJorhqlqh3mK5Z0z6j7PQ2KqACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Tips%2B%25283%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vyDNAdvPlIY/X7kuOxpB5yI/AAAAAAAAhBA/nJ-vvu6tjJorhqlqh3mK5Z0z6j7PQ2KqACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Menorca-Tips%2B%25283%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Platja des Canutells<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Wpiqp-UFRM/X7kuPLi8esI/AAAAAAAAhBE/9PqyMYe1hvorfgUeKkqUuy4LTseI7R23gCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Tips%2B%25284%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Wpiqp-UFRM/X7kuPLi8esI/AAAAAAAAhBE/9PqyMYe1hvorfgUeKkqUuy4LTseI7R23gCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/Menorca-Tips%2B%25284%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7Zc8lMZCnw/X7kuONMvkjI/AAAAAAAAhA8/ThHmv2eIawY3rAOlgXpTS_Mh55yUQWz7ACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Tips%2B%25285%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7Zc8lMZCnw/X7kuONMvkjI/AAAAAAAAhA8/ThHmv2eIawY3rAOlgXpTS_Mh55yUQWz7ACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h420/Menorca-Tips%2B%25285%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cala de Binibeca<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QeC0G2BHtwo/X7kuPtJj11I/AAAAAAAAhBI/oeFev71lIfsFMyse5P5cCfCZ4SnIQNMSgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2016/Menorca-Tips%2B%25286%2529.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1404" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QeC0G2BHtwo/X7kuPtJj11I/AAAAAAAAhBI/oeFev71lIfsFMyse5P5cCfCZ4SnIQNMSgCNcBGAsYHQ/w446-h640/Menorca-Tips%2B%25286%2529.JPEG" width="446" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ya1HnzHNFRc/X7kuWIW3P3I/AAAAAAAAhBQ/06ATkYx-FTMrsOtLDmfzOgVYEQ-Mn7rfQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Tips%2B%25288%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1345" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ya1HnzHNFRc/X7kuWIW3P3I/AAAAAAAAhBQ/06ATkYx-FTMrsOtLDmfzOgVYEQ-Mn7rfQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h420/Menorca-Tips%2B%25288%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Es Bruc Restaurant<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2_QnFtXT4JM/X7kuZqLum9I/AAAAAAAAhBc/cxnBBlAzincUDniQ6KG-DBdkTFVheJnlACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Tips%2B%25289%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1333" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2_QnFtXT4JM/X7kuZqLum9I/AAAAAAAAhBc/cxnBBlAzincUDniQ6KG-DBdkTFVheJnlACNcBGAsYHQ/w416-h640/Menorca-Tips%2B%25289%2529.JPG" width="416" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eet8SG7U99w/X7ktdITbEPI/AAAAAAAAg_w/FzqhUfqNrSQDSlEehw0opaQc5MeGQXLDQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Tips%2B%252811%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="2048" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eet8SG7U99w/X7ktdITbEPI/AAAAAAAAg_w/FzqhUfqNrSQDSlEehw0opaQc5MeGQXLDQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h410/Menorca-Tips%2B%252811%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach in Sant Tomas</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--uocINuR9sk/X7ktdFsyIFI/AAAAAAAAg_4/DkHqT6x1Jq4WT8VQv1VGNOTpNaEvTamPACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Menorca-Tips%2B%252812%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--uocINuR9sk/X7ktdFsyIFI/AAAAAAAAg_4/DkHqT6x1Jq4WT8VQv1VGNOTpNaEvTamPACNcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/Menorca-Tips%2B%252812%2529.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cales Coves</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zpr54YRdTMs/X8egKrio5rI/AAAAAAAAhOY/vE7-1IU3ahMrKIxb5DIoLKb4Vaq00_FugCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Penya%2Bdes%2BMigdia%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zpr54YRdTMs/X8egKrio5rI/AAAAAAAAhOY/vE7-1IU3ahMrKIxb5DIoLKb4Vaq00_FugCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h422/Penya%2Bdes%2BMigdia%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dear readers, I hope you are all doing fine. Since we are allowed to leave our houses here in Mallorca I have enjoyed being out in nature so much. The weather is simply amazing now in June so my friends and I have gone hiking quite a few times since the lockdown ended. Today I will take you on a virtual hike with me and my friend Mar up to the Penya des Migdia in Alcúdia. This top excursion has everything that makes hiking exciting.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">How to get up to the Penya des Migdia</span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The medium difficult excursion starts at the parking lot of the<b> Ermita de la Victòria. </b>To the right of the former monastery, a wide path (sign "Talaia d´ Alcúdia, Collet des Coll Baix, Refugi") leads past a restaurant. Around 15 minutes after the start of the tour, you reach a place where you will find a wooden railing and steps on the left. Take this narrow path on the left because the route to Talaia d´Alcúdia runs straight ahead. The path then leads upwards, at first quite flat and then slightly up and down. From this first part of the trail you can already enjoy a<b> spectacular view of the Bay of Pollença and the Formentor peninsula.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The hike leads on a narrow path directly along the cliffs to a narrow passage through an<b> old watchtower. </b>Once you have passed this tower you will have to climb the last part to the summit over rocks. The best trail is marked with blue dots. From the summit you have an <b>absolutely magnificent view of the open sea,</b> the Bays of Alcúdia and Pollença and the Pensinsula of Cabo Pinar. The entire excursion may take between two and three hours, depending on how many times you stop along the way and how much time you spend at the summit. The day my friend and I went there were almost no other hikers so we had the summit all by ourselves and<b> enjoyed a picnic</b> there.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I totally recommend this excursion to <b>adventurers who are not afraid of heights</b> (important!) and quite fit as you will have to climb at the end of the trail. 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Hello there, everyone! I hope you're all enjoying this weekend and find some time to relax or discover new places. I recently went to<b> Cala Ratjada</b> with my boyfriend to get a bit out of town. Even though I had been to Cala Ratjada a couple of times before we still saw so many new beautiful corners this week that I wanna show you here.<br />
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Our first stop was the beautiful <b>Cala Moltó.</b> It's located right <b>next to the well-known Cala Agulla,</b> the biggest and most popular beach in Cala Ratjada. The smaller Cala Moltó is much more enchanting in my opinion, right at the foot of the mountains, with a sandy and rocky part. The water there is absolutely stunning, turquoise and crystal clear, even on that windy day we went. So if you like to avoid tourist crowds and enjoying Mallorca's nature to the fullest, Cala Moltó is the perfect cove for you.<br />
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After exploring Cala Moltó we continued to the<b> Faro de Capdepera,</b> an active lighthouse set on top of a 55-meter-high cliff. We were the only ones visiting the lighthouse at this moment and couldn't get enough of the <b>far-reaching panoramic sea views </b>which make a trip to this wind-blown place worthwhile.<br />
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Right down the winding street that leads up the lighthouse there's another stunning cove with a beautiful sandy beach and crystal clear water. <b>Cala Gat</b> is set between rocky cliffs north of Cala Ratjada's busy harbour. Since it was quite windy that day we didn't go for a swim but went for a little walk around the Cala to enjoy some stunning views of it from above. However, I'd really love to come back here for a swim soon!<br />
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We ended our day in Cala Ratjada with a late lunch and sangria at <a href="https://cocomallorca.com/" target="_blank"><b>Coco Beach House</b></a> which is located right in front of the small<b> Son Moll beach</b> and opened last year. I completely fell in love with this place and its beautiful beach design. The mix of <b>sea views, laid-back boho vibes and good food </b>makes it a fantastic place for a relaxed lunch or dinner by the sea. I tried their <b>vegetarian quinoa burger with sweet potato fries</b> and absolutely loved it. Their prices are very reasonable and so are the serving sizes, my boyfriend had to help me with my burger because it was so much, haha. I'll definitely come back to Coco Beach House with my girls one day!<br />
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I hope you like this post and find it helpful. I was never a big fan of Cala Ratjada I have to say, but now that there are no tourists and everything's so quiet and natural I really love it and will surely go back there before the tourist crowds arrive in summer. Have a fabulous Sunday, everyone xx<br />
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-36956575723954130412020-05-14T03:28:00.002-07:002020-05-14T03:31:12.594-07:00Mallorca Mar i Muntanya Coffee Table Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My dear readers, I hope you are all
doing well and are getting back to your 'normal' life bit by bit.
Since we are currently not allowed to travel I'll bring you a little
closer to our island today through a short presentation of the<b>
beautiful coffee table book</b> <b><i>Mallorca – Mar i Muntanya</i></b> that I have been gifted.
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Awarded the German Photo Book Prize
19|20 as gold winner in the coffee table books category, the
high-quality photo book<i> Mallorca – Mar i Muntanya</i> <b>takes you on a
journey to the biggest Balearic island through beautiful photographs
by Antonia and Alexander Feig.</b> The two German photographers have
managed to capture the pure and poetic essence of our island. What I
love about their photo book is that it shows the <b>traditional and
cultural Mallorca far from tourist hotspots.</b> Puristic food stills,
epic landscapes, organic agriculture, impressive architecture,
contemporary street photography and portraits of Mallorcans who
represent the island, fill the large-format, 264-page book. As its
subtitle "Images, Thoughts and Recipes" states, the book
comprises<b> captivating pictures, narrative texts and recipes.</b></div>
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What most stands out and adds a
personal touch are the encounters with <b>protagonists such as María
Solivellas,</b> a culinary genius of Mallorcan cuisine and chef of the Ca
Na Toneta restaurant in Caimari. You will also learn more about Tomeu
Llabrés, who grows local grape varieties in Binissalem, and the
political and cultural influence of the island on the works of the
Palma artist Albert Pinya.<br />
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Furthermore, you can experience
Mediterranean moments of indulgence while<b> cooking the island's
typical recipes,</b> which can be found throughout the five chapters of this
illustrated book alongside puristic food photos. You are invited to
try the<b> typical coca pastry or traditional almond cake Gató </b>among
others. The book also includes a unique map of the island, hand-illustrated
by the graphic designer Sandra Kubitza.</div>
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<i>Mallorca – Mar i Muntanya</i> is mainly
written in German but for international readers there is a chapter
with a translation section in English. The turquoise-colored,
decorative book makes a<b> great eyecatcher on your coffee table and
brings maritime lifestyle into your home.</b> It is available in German
bookstores, on <a href="https://www.amazon.de/MALLORCA-MUNTANYA-Bilder-Gedanken-Rezepte/dp/3943242900/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1589451936&refinements=p_27%3AAlexander+Feig&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Alexander+Feig" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and on the website <a href="https://www.mallorquiner.com/2895/mallorca-mar-i-muntanya" target="_blank">El Mallorquín</a>, which
promotes the sale of products from the island in Germany, as well as
in the center of Palma at <a href="https://rialtoliving.com/" target="_blank">Rialto Living</a> (C/Sant Feliu, 3).</div>
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I was so happy when Antonia and
Alexander sent me the book because<b> you all know how much I love my
Mallorca and also cooking.</b> I have a big collection of coffee table
books at home and this beautiful book is a great addition. If you know anyone
who adores Mallorca as much as I do or someone who likes to try
Mediterranean recipes,<i> Mallorca – Mar i Muntanya</i> is a<b> unique,
high-quality gift for all fans of the island and the Mediterranean
lifestyle. </b></div>
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Hey everyone, I hope you're all having a great Friday despite the difficult situation! My boyfriend and I went out for a long walk by the sea this morning which was sooo relaxing yet energizing. Since last Saturday we're allowed to go out for a few hours in the morning and evening here in Spain and let me tell you, it gives me such a sense of freedom just to be allowed to leave the house for a while every day. It frees my mind and makes me feel like all this comes to an end bit by bit. We won't get back to 'normal' life until June at least but you slowly start to notice a bit of freedom. We are only allowed to go for a walk or exercise in our home town for now which makes me long for excursions like the one I'm posting about today even more...<br />
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Before the lockdown started here in Spain, my boyfriend and I went for a long, beautiful day excursion to Alaró Castle in February. We left in the morning to make sure we won't meet too many people up by the castle. The charming<b> town of Alaró</b> is located in the middle of the island, not far from Palma de Mallorca. We<b> parked our car outside of the town centre</b> next to a road that led to the castle of Alaró which is located on a high, rocky mountain above the town. From there we started our excursion which took way longer than we expected, haha. After about one and a half hours we got to a<b> popular restaurant which is called Es Verger.</b> It's located in the mountains on the way to Alaró Castle and offers delicious typical Mallorcan cuisine. We didn't stop here though but kept walking all the way up to the castle. If you're a bit less adventurous or come with kids you can drive all the way up to the restaurant and park your car there to walk the rest to the castle. From the restaurant to the castle it took us about another hour. Luckily we packed some snacks and sandwiches so once we got to the castle we had a<b> relaxing picnic.</b> Even though it's an easy road up to the castle it's quite steep and exhausting at times so I welcomed a little bit of rest on top of the mountain.<br />
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Alaró Castle is made up of some<b> ancient walls and ruins</b> of what used to be an impressive castle. There is also a hilltop chapel and another restaurant/bar<b>.</b> From the top of the mountain you can enjoy <b>breathtaking panoramic views</b> stretching across the whole island. The Serrra de Tramuntana in the back, the bay of Palma in the front and many mountains and forests to the left and right. I think Alaró Castle is my new favorite place here in Mallorca for<b> stunning views and fun excursions.</b> My photos really can't show how impressive the views from this place are. Miguel and I spent a good hour on top of the mountain taking in these views, exploring the ruins and resting. Our way down was of course a bit faster and my legs felt so sore once we reached our car, I could barely walk, haha.<br />
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If you should come to this area of Mallorca during any season except summer I warmly recommend this excursion. It may be challenging but believe me, the views will make up for the sore legs!<br />
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-15597189263045436442020-04-26T09:37:00.001-07:002020-04-26T09:43:06.738-07:00Mallorca Wedding Inspiration with Frieda Therés<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello there, everyone. How are you doing during these difficult times? Here in Spain we are still locked down, so staying inside, but hope to be able to go out soon. We all long to enjoy nature and some fresh air, see our family and friends, and get back to normal life.<br />
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Today I have some beautiful photos for you that will surely make you dream a bit. Last April, about a year ago now, my boyfriend and I had a <b>wedding photo shoot</b> with the lovely <b>Koko of <a href="https://koko-photography.com/" target="_blank">Koko Photography</a></b> and the team of the <b>online bridal magazine <a href="https://www.friedatheres.com/white-gold-mallorca-love" target="_blank">Frieda Therés</a> </b>here in Mallorca. We spent a fun and wonderful day shooting at <b>Formentor, a Royal Hideaway Hotel</b>. That place is a dream! I absolutely loved the sea view from their terraces and their beautiful gardens. My boyfriend Miguel was such a great shooting partner and Koko and the whole team made us feel so comfortable. Working with Koko is easy and fun, and we were amazed by the outcome of this shoot, we couldn't love the photos more! I also really liked the<b> elegant wedding dress by Kloster Festfein Boutique</b> that I got to wear, as well as the beautiful <b>white and golden decor</b> the team chose for the shoot. It's a timeless color combo perfect for summer weddings. After taking hundreds of photos at the hotel, beach and in the mountains, and even staging a fake wedding (haha), we <b>finished the shoot at a cozy Mediterranean finca </b>where we all enjoyed dinner together after a long day.<br />
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Thank you for a great shooting and these stunning photos, Koko and all the wonderful people who participated. We couldn't have wished for a better team <3<br />
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The photos were published on several websites, for example here:</div>
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<a href="https://www.friedatheres.com/white-gold-mallorca-love" target="_blank"><b>Frieda Therés</b></a></div>
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<a href="https://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/this-luxury-white-and-gold-mallorca-elopement-inspiration-is-beyond-stunning/" target="_blank"><b>Junebug Weddings</b></a></div>
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Photos:<a href="https://koko-photography.com/" target="_blank"> Koko Photography</a></div>
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Planning & organization: <a href="https://sarahlinow.de/" target="_blank">Sarah Linow</a></div>
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Stationery: <a href="https://www.papelle.de/" target="_blank">Papelle</a></div>
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Floristry: Botanica Flowers</div>
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Wedding dress: <a href="https://kloster-festfeinboutique.de/" target="_blank">Kloster Festfein Boutique</a></div>
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Hair & Make Up: <a href="https://alla-lemax.myportfolio.com/" target="_blank">Alla Lemax</a></div>
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Jewelry: <a href="https://www.thomassabo.com/" target="_blank">Thomas Sabo</a></div>
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Rental dishes: <a href="https://happily-ever-after.berlin/" target="_blank">Happily ever after</a></div>
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Location: <a href="https://www.barcelo.com/en-gb/royal-hideaway/hotels/spain/balearic-islands/mallorca/formentor-a-royal-hideaway-hotel/" target="_blank">Formentor, a Royal Hideaway Hotel</a></div>
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Wine and champagne glasses: <a href="https://www.stoelzle-lausitz.com/" target="_blank">Stölzle</a></div>
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Shell name cards: <a href="https://www.friedatheres.com/" target="_blank">Frieda Therés</a> shop</div>
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Shoes: <a href="http://www.asos.com/" target="_blank">Asos</a></div>
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Dear readers, I sincerely hope you and your families are doing well and hanging in there during this crazy and uncertain time. What a strange world we are living in right now. My heart is truly with you all. I know most of us are staying home right now, including us here in Spain, so I wanted to write a new post for you guys to offer you something to read and also something to look forward to once all this is over.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Es Salt des Freu in Mallorca</span></b></h2>
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Today's post is about a day excursion to Orient my boyfriend and I did on a sunny day this winter. We explored the natural <b>"</b><b>Es Salt des Freu</b><b>"</b><b> waterfalls</b> for the first time and let me tell you, it was such a magical experience! During winter time, after heavy rainfall, the Torrent de Coanegra river fills up and turns into <b>beautiful springs and waterfalls hidden in a fairytale forest</b> <b>near Orient</b>, a little village located in Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana. You can only enjoy this natural spectacle for a few days during the year. We were lucky to see the waterfalls in sunlight which made our excursion even more magical.<br />
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This untouched piece of earth is located just a few kilometers from the village of Orient on the road from Bunyola to Alaro. We have<b> accessed Orient via Alaro</b> though, coming from Alcudia. The beginning of the route is signposted with a wooden sign that shows the way to Santa Maria. It's an <b>easy hiking route </b>(approx. 20 minutes) across the country on the <b>"Camí des Freu"</b> path lined with dry stone walls. The path is a bit rocky and muddy after rain so you better wear older shoes or rain boots. After passing some olive trees, a beautiful widespread countryside and herds of sheep you will reach the river and the first springs.<br />
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It's a bit tricky to cross the water to get to the other side of the river. We crossed the stream to the right and enjoyed the first sight of the<b> crystal clear water spouting between moss-covered rocks and trees.</b> You could think a fairy or little dwarf shows up any moment in this magical forest. After resting there for a bit we continued our way down until we reached a hill from where we could <b>admire the biggest waterfall from above.</b> Watching the amount and force of the water running down the hill was very impressive!<br />
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If you look further down the valley, you will see a small path you can follow. Once at the bottom, you can <b>experience the "Es Salt des Freu" waterfall in all its glory.</b> It is much bigger than it looks here in my photos! If you get a little closer you get really wet so be careful with your phone or camera.<br />
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Even though we visited on a Sunday noon and there were lots of visitors when we arrived we could still enjoy the waterfalls in absolute peace. You can always <b>find a spot where there are no people</b> and many families also left during lunch time. Furthermore, you will most likely see some people wearing a wetsuit and helmet. These are the outdoor sports fans who are doing a<b> canyoning tour.</b> It must be so much fun hiking, sliding and climbing through a canyon and jumping or swimming in the turquoise water. I will definitely come back one year for a canyoning tour.<br />
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I hope you guys enjoyed this post. I would recommend this excursion to anyone (especially families) visiting the island in winter. <b>Exploring "Es Salt des Freu" is such a magical, calming experience</b> and will make you appreciate our beautiful Earth even more. Please stay healthy and safe, everyone! Until next time <3<br />
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-62190220739499030222020-01-30T11:08:00.000-08:002020-11-19T08:38:30.395-08:00Weekend in Madrid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey my lovely readers, I hope you're having a fantastic first month of the year! Time always flies in January, don't you think so? Today I have a new post for you about the wonderful weekend my boyfriend and I spent in Madrid for his birthday at the beginning of the month. I will share some <b>Madrid tips</b> here<b> </b>with you guys, hope you'll like them!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>How to spend a Weekend in Madrid</b></span></h2>
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I've been living in Spain for three years now and have never been to its capital before, can you believe it? I have travelled through Madrid several times but have never left the airport so I was always longing to go and explore the city one day! And is there a more perfect reason to go visit the metropolis than for your boyfriend's birthday? I surprised Miguel with a <b>spontaneous birthday trip</b> on Thursday, telling him to pack some stuff for Friday night. We left late in the evening on Friday after work and didn't arrive at our hostel until midnight so we went right to bed. We stayed at <b><a href="http://www.hostalmendoza.es/" target="_blank">Hostal Mendoza</a>,</b> in the heart of the city, just a<b> few steps from the Gran Vía, La Puerta del Sol</b> and other city hot spots. A friend had recommended the hostel and we were not disappointed. We loved the hostel's location, the spacious, modern room and the comfortable bed, and were very happy with the friendly and helpful service. It was the<b> perfect accommodation for a short getaway. </b><br />
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We spent two entire days in Madrid, Saturday and Sunday, and spent both days basically just <b>walking around doing some sightseeing and trying delicious food in hip restaurants</b>. To make this post a bit easier to read I will just list some things we've done and restaurants we've been to so you get a short overview:<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gran Vía</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Puerta del Sol</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Plaza Mayor</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Palacio Real de Madrid, Almudena Cathedral and Campo del Moro Park</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Templo de Debod</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The neighborhoods of Malasaña, Chueca and La Latina</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Puerta de Alcalá</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Palacio de Cibeles</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">El Retiro Park and Palacio de Cristal</span></li>
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<b>Where to eat in Madrid</b></h2>
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<li><b><a href="https://superchulomadrid.com/" target="_blank">Superchulo Madrid</a></b> for the yummiest healthy rainbow food ever</li>
<li><b><a href="https://www.zenithcaffe.es/" target="_blank">Zenith Brunch & Cocktails</a></b> for delicious brunch like oreo french toast</li>
<li><b><a href="http://frutasprohibidas.com/" target="_blank">Frutas Prohibidas</a></b> for extravagant smoothie bowls</li>
<li><b><a href="https://yakitoro.com/" target="_blank">Yakitoro by Chicote</a></b> for a unique tapas experience</li>
<li><b><a href="https://mercadodesanmiguel.es/" target="_blank">Mercado de San Miguel</a></b> food market for delicious, authentic finger food</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/yataimarket/" target="_blank"><b>Yatai Market</b></a> for excellent Asian street food and meeting cool people</li>
<li>Any little bar between Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol for typical squid sandwiches</li>
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I hope you guys will be able to check out a few of these places when visiting Madrid, I can highly recommend them.<b> I will definitely come back to the city</b> to try more restaurants and see some galleries and museums. This time we only did sightseeing since it was my first trip to the capital but I'd surely love to get to know more hidden spots and cool corners of Madrid!<br />
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-58442811903526280112020-01-19T04:37:00.000-08:002020-01-19T04:41:05.891-08:00Hawaiian Vibes at Ola Poke Palma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello you guys, happy new year! I hope you all had a great start of 2020. My first few weeks of this year have been pretty relaxed but also exciting. I spent a beautiful weekend with my boyfriend in Madrid for his birthday (post coming soon) and did lots of other cool things with my friends and family.<br />
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Before traveling to Germany for Christmas in December my boyfriend and I went for lunch at<b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ola_poke/" target="_blank">Ola Poke</a>,</b> a hip <b>Hawaiian restaurant in Palma de Mallorca</b> that serves delicious poke bowls, smoothie bowls, healthy lattes and many more tropical dishes and drinks.<br />
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I'm a big fan of poke bowls because they combine all fresh ingredients of a sushi roll in a tasty dish. The raw fish, rice and colorful veggies plus the spicy salsa create a unique flavor. Also, poke bowls are really nice to look at, haha. At Ola Poke in Palma<b> I tried the Cali Poke</b> with sushi rice, salmon, mango, avocado, cream cheese and more yummy toppings. It was amazing! Miguel had the<b> Tropical Shrimp Bowl</b> which was also very good. We tried some organic lemonade and later had a chai and spirulina latte, both also really tasty.<br />
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Ola Poke is such a nice place for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Palma. You can chill in their comfy chairs or on lounge sofas while indulging in your poke or smoothie bowl. Or you choose to sit on a swing right by the window for some people watching while enjoying a coffee or colorful latte. It's a <b>real feel-good place</b> that you won't want to leave!<br />
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Passeig de Mallorca 32<br />
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Monday to Saturday 12:30 - 16:30 and 19:30 - 23:00<br />
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-25910073660616693192019-12-20T03:57:00.002-08:002019-12-20T04:07:55.519-08:00Morocco Diary - Marrakech<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear readers, welcome to my<b> last Morocco post </b>and also my last post of 2019. It's been a turbulent year full of important changes, beautiful experiences and trips, unforgettable moments with my family and friends as well as time for personal growth. <b>2019 was my year of inner change</b> I guess. I practice a lot more mindfulness and yoga now and even started with meditation. I am learning to listen to my inner voice and just go with the flow of life. I am also taking more time for myself to do what I like and disconnect after a stressful 2018. </div>
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One of the things that most make me feel alive is traveling. I can't express in words how much<b> I love traveling. </b>Exploring unknown places, getting to know new cultures, trying foreign food and listening to different languages is what sparks my curiosity, what makes my heart beat faster, what makes me feel connected to myself and the world. If I could I'd travel every month or so to a new place.</div>
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Morocco was for s<span style="font-family: inherit;">ure a great trip and since it's so close to Spain I'm already thinking of going back one day to explore more parts of this beautiful country. Yesterday my boyfriend and I watched the movie 'Hanna' with <span style="background-color: white;">Saoirse Ronan. She travels to Morocco in that movie and we have recognized so many places and customs like the clothes they wear, the food they eat or what they say in Arabic or Berber language. Traveling (just like having friends from different countries) really teaches you a lot about life and our world!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">So here are some <b>tips and pics of our last days in Morocco</b> that we spent in Marrakech. I hope my posts make your travels a bit easier :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">I have to say I had a very different image of Marrakech in mind before getting there. I follow quite a few female traveler profiles on Instagram and always see these beautiful photos of girls in long, flowy and colorful dresses sitting on cozy cushions and rugs or by a pool in a breathtaking riad sipping Moroccan tea and just living an amazing life. The truth is, Marrakech is not really like that. Of course, <b>there are some beautiful riads and buildings.</b> But after having traveled to different parts of Morocco I can say that Marrakech is surely not the prettiest town of the country. Yes, it may be the liveliest and most exciting one (and also the most touristic one). But in reality Marrakech didn't look as amazing as on Instagram. The souk (a popular photo spot) is super crowded and you get easily lost. Vendors can become very impolite if you don't want to buy anything from them. There are indeed a few beautiful buildings but many others are quite shabby and rundown. There are also some magical gardens, however you have to pay to enjoy them and expect a lot of tourists. We didn't even visit one of the most famous sights in Morocco, the Jardin Majorelle, because we didn't want to visit a spot just because it's famous on Instagram and then share it with hundreds of other tourists and not be able to enjoy it. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our two-day stay in the city. I listed some spots for you guys below, places we have visited and also places that were on my list but that we have decided to leave out.</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Bahia Palace:</b> For that royal feeling and beautiful architecture</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Jemaa El Fna Square: </b>The heart of Marrakech</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Souk: </b>For all shopping fans and people who love culture</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Jardin Majorelle and YSL museum:</b> For designer fans and people who don't mind crowds</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Jardin Secret:</b> Relax in the middle of Marrakech's bustling medina</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://maxandjan.com/" target="_blank">Max&Jan:</a> </b>A unique shopping experience and great rooftop</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Saadian Tombs:</b> For history fans</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>El Badi Palace:</b> Ancient architecture and history</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Hammam:</b> Relaxation after a long day of sightseeing, there are many good ones in the medina</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://cafedesepices.ma/" target="_blank">Café des Épices</a>:</b> For food and drinks with great views, loved the relaxed vibes here and their pistachio brownies</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://nomadmarrakech.com/" target="_blank">Nomad</a>:</b> For gourmet food in an elegant setting</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shtattomarrakech/" target="_blank">Shtatto</a>: </b>For coffee and tea on a beautiful rooftop</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://www.cafeclock.com/" target="_blank">Cafe Clock</a>: </b>For yummy (and cheap!) breakfast and food</span></span></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/ma/la-villa-marrakech.en-gb.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><b>Villa Verde</b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>:</b> This is where we stayed. The riad was beautiful and centrally located. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. The breakfast was good as well. However, I wish the staff would have spoken better English and the shared bathroom also wasn't the greatest. I added some photos of this place at the end of the post.</span></li>
<li><a href="https://www.riad-yasmine.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><b>Riad Yasmine</b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>:</b> </span>Private boutique hotel situated in the middle of the Medina of Marrakech </li>
<li><a href="https://www.be-marrakech.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><b>Riad BE Marrakech</b></a><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center;"><b>:</b> </span>Popular spot among bloggers thanks to their beautiful interior</li>
<li><a href="http://riadup.com/indexEN.php" style="letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><b>Riad UP</b></a><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center;"><b>:</b> </span>Elegant Vintage Arab-Andalusian Palace</li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.28px;"><b><a href="https://riad-jemaa-elfna.com/" target="_blank">Riad Jemaa El Fna</a>:</b> Colorful and vibrant riad next to </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.28px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">the famous Jemaa El Fna square</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.28px;"> </span></li>
<li><a href="https://www.riadtawargit.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.28px;" target="_blank"><b>Riad Tawargit</b></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.28px;"><b>:</b> Chic guesthouse in the medina</span></li>
<li><a href="http://riadjardinsecret.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.28px;" target="_blank"><b>Riad Jardin Secret</b></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.28px;"><b>:</b> Hip yet elegant riad famous for its beautiful interior and rooftop</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.28px;"><b><a href="https://www.theperfecthideaway.com/la-maison" target="_blank">La Maison Marrakech</a>:</b> Located in the medina, this stylish riad is the ultimate oasis for those with an eye for design</span></li>
<li><a href="https://el-fenn.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px;" target="_blank"><b>El Fenn</b></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b>:</b> Stylish rooms, beautiful patios and a breathtaking roof terrace</span></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mamounia.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px;" target="_blank"><b>La Mamounia</b></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b>:</b> Stunning palace for luxury lovers</span></li>
<li><a href="https://www.riad-z.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px;" target="_blank"><b>Riad Z</b></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b>:</b> Elegant boutique hotel located in the medina</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I hope these Marrakech tips will help you plan your trip to this exciting city. <b>Marrakech is surely worth a visit </b>when traveling to Morocco so you better don't miss it! With these last tips and photos of our trip I'm saying goodbye for now and hope to welcome you all again in 2020! Best wishes and lots of love, xx Laura</span></span></div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-16537542788543258082019-12-18T06:53:00.003-08:002019-12-20T04:10:54.691-08:00Morocco Diary - Aït Ben Haddou and Road Trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there, how is everybody's week going? Mine is pretty relaxed apart from the last preparations for my vaca in Germany and some stuff to do at work. Today I'll try to keep it short telling you about some sights we visited during our <b>road trip across Morocco.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As I explained in my last post we had booked a <b>three-day tour with <a href="https://www.turismomarruecos.net/" target="_blank">Mandala Tours</a> from Fez to Marrakech</b> with one day in the desert in between. One night we stayed in the desert camp (see my <a href="http://www.hollylovespaul.com/2019/12/morocco-diary-sahara-desert.html">last post</a>) and the other in a beautiful riad (you will see some pics of it at the end of this post). </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Exploring Aït Ben Haddou</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">One of the most interesting towns we have visited during the tour was surely </span><b>Aït Ben Haddou in the Ouarzazate province</b>, where popular movies and shows like Game of Thrones had been shot. Aït Ben Haddou lies at the bank of a river (which was dried out when we were there) and consists of a group of <b>earthen buildings surrounded by high defensive walls</b> and towers. It is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat and beautiful example of the architecture of southern Morocco. Some of us walked around the town a bit (the entrance is free) while others went to<b> search for fossils </b>(which are very common in this area of Morocco). </span>Aït Ben Haddou really is a mystical place that is definitely worth a visit if you should come to this part of the country!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Road Trip across Morocco</span></h2>
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We crossed a huge part of the country, passed many <b>different and breathtaking landscapes</b> and stopped once in a while to go explore a bit and soak in the beauty of the country. I can not stress enough that Morocco features really amazing landscapes! In three days we crossed the <b>snow-covered mountains of Ifrane</b>, also called the Moroccan Switzerland, where we could watch <span style="background-color: white;">Barbary macaques play in the snow, as well as <b>dried out, vast steppes</b> where wild dromedaries crossed our path. We also crossed the <b>stunning Atlas mountains </b>that were either covered in sunshine or fog and, of course, the <b>fascinating Sahara desert.</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Here and there we stopped at a Berber village, larger city or ancient fortress called Kasbah. We also explored the <b>Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, </b>a canyon of red high rocks with a crystal clear river running through it. </span><span style="background-color: white;">I feel like we have really seen some of Morocco's most beautiful parts. We did a quite touristic route but never found lots of people at the same spot which was awesome! Many parts of Morocco reminded me so much of the vast landscapes of Arizona that you see in movies. Dried out steppes, high canyons and endless sunshine. We also spotted<b> lots of oases</b> along the way, they really do exist! It's a beautiful sight, these<b> lush green spots in the middle of nowhere. </b>Trees and houses gathered wherever there is water. The Moroccan landscape was a fairy tale to me and I can only highly recommend getting out of the cities when visiting Morocco to explore its stunning nature!</span><br />
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-14136771112135322792019-12-14T07:26:00.006-08:002019-12-20T04:10:33.475-08:00Morocco Diary - Sahara Desert<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello there, my friends! I hope you've all had a fabulous week. What are your weekend plans? I will be quite busy writing my last Morocco blog posts, doing some stuff around the house and packing for my annual family Christmas vaca. As each year I'm heading back home to Germany for a week to spend Christmas with my family. I just love spending the holidays with them, all cozy together.<br />
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Before heading off into the weekend I wanted to publish this post about our <b>exciting and unforgettable trip to the Sahara desert.</b> As you can tell from the first photo we had lots of fun and made great memories in the middle of the Sahara!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Trip from Fez to Marrakech</b></span></h2>
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We booked a<b> three-day tour from Fez to Marrakech</b> in advance, a couple of weeks before our trip, as these kind of tours are fully booked pretty quickly and we didn't wanna take any risk. We had booked a tour with <b><a href="https://www.turismomarruecos.net/" target="_blank">Mandala Tours</a> </b>which included private transport for three full days with several stops at cool places to see, dromedary rides, one night at a desert camp and another at a beautiful riad, as well as breakfast and dinner at each accommodation. We were super happy with Mandala Tours. The driver was friendly and always punctual, and we had our own comfortable and modern van for eight persons so we could always go together. Plus, the accommodations were great and the food there was good.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Desert Tour</span></h2>
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On our third day in Morocco our Mandala Tours driver picked us up in Fez early in the morning and we drove all the way down to a place called<b> Merzouga </b>where he left us at <b>Hotel Kasbah Mohayut. </b>We quickly dropped our luggage there, packed our backpacks for the night and headed off to the beginning of the desert where our dromedaries were waiting for us. We had so much fun getting on the dromedaries and going on a<b> ride through the desert to our camp. </b>The sun was setting so it all looked really magical, like in a movie. We had the whole desert for ourselves because there were only four more people going with us. Even though after<b> 90 minutes of dromedary excursion</b> our butts and legs hurt a bit I fully enjoyed the experience. The desert surely is a<b> mystical place</b>, so tranquil and endless. I have so much respect for nature when traveling and being surrounded by vast, untouched landscapes. It makes me feel so small and limited and all problems we have so unimportant. In my opinion it's super important to go out and experience nature every so often to <b>bond with our origins and get a different perspective on life.</b><br />
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At the desert camp we were greeted by a group of young men with <b>hot Moroccan tea and cookies. </b>After leaving our stuff at the tent (my boyfriend and I had one all for ourselves) we all met in the communal tent where we enjoyed a yummy and very abundant<b> typical Moroccan dinner</b> with the other camp guests. There were about 15 more people from Germany, Spain and other countries so it was a small and nice group. Before going to sleep we all <b>gathered at a camp fire </b>where the guys who run the camp sang Berber songs for us and we all danced together, chatted and <b>watched the stars.</b> The night sky in the desert really is incredible!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Waking up in the Desert</span></h2>
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After a freezing cold night in the desert we got up around 7.30 am to watch the sun rise over the sand dunes. Such a beautiful sight and unique experience! Unfortunately we had to get back to the hotel where our driver was waiting for us early to have breakfast and take a shower before continuing our road trip. So after enjoying a quiet hour <b>watching the sunrise </b>we ran down the sand dunes and got on our dromedaries to head back to the hotel. After another fun dromedary excursion we arrived at the hotel where we got a room to be able to shower and were served <b>delicious Morrocan breakfast </b>consisting of eggs, olives, bread, pastries, fruit and more. The Hotel Kasbah Mohayut was so pretty, I would have totally stayed there the whole day to relax and enjoy the views of the desert from their roof terrace. Before leaving Merzouga, some of us, including me, went on another<b> half-hour ride through the desert</b>, this time in a jeep, which was super fun! It was like a rollercoaster ride, up and down the dunes, we were laughing and screaming so hard, haha. Around noon we eventually left the hotel and continued our trip to Ouarzazate and Marrakech. I will show you some pics of our road trip in the next post, so don't forget to stop by my blog again soon :)<br />
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-26933943774581174582019-12-07T02:12:00.000-08:002019-12-07T02:12:10.912-08:00Morocco Diary - Fez<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there, how is your weekend going? I'm enjoying a long weekend off, Friday was a holiday here in Spain so I have time to relax, do some yoga, blog work and visit my lovely friend in Palma later to celebrate her birthday.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fez and the biggest Medina in the World</span></b></h2>
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Today's post is about our second stop in Morocco. Fez is a place that I have mixed feelings about I have to say. First of all, it is definitely super interesting to see because of its authenticity and culture. The larger part of the city is very modern and organized but what really draws tourists to Fez is its <b>ancient medina which is the biggest in Morocco </b>and the whole world. Fez is also a <b>great shopping destination </b>where you will find lots of artisan craftwork, leather, carpets, lamps and other beautiful things.<br />
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Now you might be asking yourself why I haven't enjoyed Fez as much as other places we have visited in Morocco. To begin with, the <b>weather didn't mean it well with us.</b> The only full day we had in the city it was pouring all day so we didn't really feel like exploring too much. It was also quite cold as you can tell from what I'm wearing in the photos, even in the restaurants and hotels, so the city wasn't as enjoyable as others we had visited.<br />
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Second, the medina of Fez is a <b>chaotic maze </b>of lots of run-down buildings and narrow, winding alleys packed with people, mostly locals. I do enjoy experiencing the local life very much when traveling. However, with all the rain, mud, lack of wide space and people on the street I felt a bit overwhelmed in Fez. You get completely lost in the maze of the medina and even though I have a quite good orientation we had to check our GPS all the time. It was also quite difficult to stay together as a group. We <b>hired a tour guide for a few hours</b> to show us the most important sights as our time in the city was limited. He had a hard time keeping us all together because the crowds on the streets constantly separated us.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What to see in Fez</span></h2>
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Despite these few things we had a great time exploring Fez. In the end, the things I mentioned are what makes the medina so interesting. It's <b>chaotic, authentic and full of life.</b> You can wander its streets for hours with your eyes wide open marveling at all the handicrafts, colors and street life. Below you find a few places that we have visited in Fez with our tour guide:<br />
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<li><b><u>The Tanneries:</u></b> There are several shops around the tanneries that offer great views of the latter. Take a few flights of stairs in one of these shops to see the tanneries and the people working there from above, it's super interesting. Upon entering you are offered mint, take it! The smell of the fresh leather is quite strong. The only thing I didn't like much about this visit was that the vendors of the leather products became a bit rude and unfriendly when we decided not to buy anything at the shop we had visited. Our guide told us we have to leave a tip which he hadn't mentioned before entering the shop, but ok. We've had several unpleasant experiences with vendors all over Morocco that got upset and rude when we didn't buy anything from them. </li>
<li><b><u>Al-Attarine Madrasa:</u></b> The madrasa (an educational institution) you see here on the next few photos was in my opinion the most beautiful building in Fez due to its detailed architecture. Al-Attarine was founded in 1325. For a 2€ entrance fee per person you get to explore its beautiful patio and the dorms of the students which are also quite interesting to see. </li>
<li><b><u>The Andalusian House:</u></b> I'm not quite sure what the exact name of this place is, our guide called it the Andalusian House. You will find hundreds of beautiful rugs here and can even go up to the building's rooftop to enjoy great views of the medina (when it's not raining like in our case, haha).</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Was it worth getting a guide?</span></b></h2>
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Yes. Since we were a group of eight and only had one day in Fez it was worth it. <b>Our guide showed us quickly all the most interesting spots, explained their history and helped us not get lost in the medina.</b> However, most guides (like ours) will also show you some shops where they make rugs or argan oil for example. It's interesting to see how these things are made but you feel kind of pushed to buy something before continuing with the tour. We didn't like this feeling too much but just ignored it. After lunch we had the whole afternoon for ourselves so we could explore a bit more and do some shopping on our own. Even though we didn't buy much we enjoyed passing by all the <b>shops filled with beautiful Berber rugs, lanterns, kitchenware and local spices.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Where to Stay in Fez</span></h2>
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We stayed at a<b> lovely guesthouse called <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/ma/dar-bab-fes.es.html" target="_blank">Dar Bab Guissa</a></b> which my sister had booked for us. We were super happy with her choice. The place was cozy, had a lovely patio, spacious and beautifully decorated rooms, and a lovely host who served us hot Moroccan tea at all times. We booked two rooms with private bathrooms, one for three, another for five persons. The guesthouse was located in the medina a bit outside of the busy center which we welcomed because it was a quiet area. However, our host recommended us to not go out alone at night because <b>Fez can become quite dangerous after dark.</b> You can easily get lost in the maze of the medina and not find your way out. He also told us about some groups of young men that are waiting for tourists on the street at night to rob them. We had read about this problem on several travel blogs before. So we didn't want to risk anything but called a pizza place the night we got to Fez and they came pick us up personally at our guesthouse to bring us to their restaurant, what a service! The second night we stayed in and had some food for dinner that we had bought during the day. However, Dar Bab Guissa also offers homemade food at their own place which I'm sure is great as well.<br />
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So we spent two nights and one full day in Fez which was quite packed and busy. We saw some of the <b>medina's highlights</b> and <b>fully got to experience the local life</b> which was very interesting and enriching. Despite a few things I didn't like too much about the city I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Fez and would recommend a visit to any tourist because it gives you a taste of the real Moroccan life.<br />
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I hope you find this post helpful and had a good time reading it! My next Morocco post is coming up soon, so stay tuned!<br />
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-34898061684302234112019-12-05T02:10:00.000-08:002019-12-05T02:10:43.881-08:00Morocco Diary - The Blue Pearl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello there, everyone. I hope you're having a wonderful Thursday! I'm already back with a new Morocco post, the second one about our stay in the<b> beautiful town of Chefchaouen</b>. By the way, did you know the city is also called the<b> Blue Pearl? </b>Such an adequate name in my opinion, Chefchaouen really is a gem and stood out from all the cities we visited in Morocco.<br />
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We were very lucky, both days that we spent in Chefchaouen were sunny and quite warm. On our second day we went for a morning walk through the town. Chefchaouen is one of the most photogenic cities I've ever seen. Every little corner is so beautiful. The blue houses, stairs and doors, the shops, even the cats are photogenic :D We were also lucky with the crowds, I read that Chefchaouen can become quite packed with tourists but we barely met any so it felt like we had the whole city for ourselves. <br />
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After our morning walk we headed for breakfast at a lovely café I looked up beforehand on Tripadvisor. I had read some good reviews about<b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cafeclock/" target="_blank">Cafe Clock</a></b> on Tripadvisor but was blown away by how good their food really was! They offer <b>delicious breakfast at a great price.</b> For only 40 dirhams (more or less 4€) you can choose between scrambled eggs with bread, yummy pancakes or yogurt with fruit. All come with hot coffee or Moroccan tea and fresh orange juice.</div>
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I opted for the pancakes and they were honestly the <b>best pancakes I have ever tried.</b> Topped with lots of fresh fruit and delicious caramel sauce these fluffy pancakes were a real morning treat. In addition to that, <b>Cafe Clock has some cozy corners, </b>both inside and outside on their roof terrace where you can spend a relaxed moment enjoying their tasty food.</div>
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After finishing our breakfast we had to go back to our hotel already because that's where our private driver picked us up. Our kind host had organized a <b>private transfer to Fez</b> the night before and we couldn't have been happier with it. Our driver Monsef from <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g304013-d19119825-Reviews-California_Travel-Chefchaouen_Tangier_Tetouan_Region.html" target="_blank">California Travel</a> was very kind, open and helpful. We had a big, comfortable van for the eight of us. It took us about <b>4 and a half hours to get from Chefchaouen to Fez. </b>We stopped several times along the way to eat lunch, enjoy the views from the road or buy some delicious pomegranates. Side note,<b> pomegranates are super cheap and sooo insanely good</b> in Morocco. You will find them at any local market, private vendors along the road and in touristic places. Their seeds are so big, juicy and simply delicious. Make sure to try them when you visit Morocco!</div>
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I added some photos of our road trip at the end of this post, a new one about our time in Fez is coming up soon. Have a lovely day, everyone!</div>
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-70959760349008912782019-12-02T07:56:00.004-08:002019-12-03T07:31:16.694-08:00Morocco Diary - Exploring Chefchaouen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello my dear readers, I hope you're all having a wonderful start of the week. Can you believe it's December yet? Time flies... I know I always say that :D But when checking my blog I become even more aware of it. I get so caught up in life that I don't have (or make) any time to post here regularly and all of a sudden months have passed without any new post. My apologies! Today I finally have some new pics and travel tips for you guys. I just got back from<b> Morocco</b> a few days ago and really wanted to share some of my travel experiences with you guys. So here we go!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First of all I have to say that t</span>hanks to its very diverse landscapes, its rich history, lively culture and kind people,<b> Morocco became one of my favorite countries<span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span></b>Even though we toured the country for only eight days we had the chance to visit so many different spots I fell in love with<span style="font-family: inherit;">. From enchanting little towns to maze-like medinas, colorful souks, vast steppes, snowy mountains and not to forget the colorful, endless dunes of the Sahara desert, I loved each and every part of Morroco! The country simply has a very unique beauty and so much to offer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My sisters, boyfriend and I toured Morocco with a few more friends for eight days in total. We started our trip in Tangier, located in the northwest of Morocco, where my boyfriend and I met up with my younger sister and her boyfriend. We didn't leave the airport but exchanged money and took a <b>shared taxi directly from Tangier to Chefchaouen</b> where we would meet up with my other sister, her boyfriend and two more friends. It's quite easy to get a taxi there as the airport of Tangier is very small and there are some taxis waiting directly in front of it, you can't miss them. We paid for the whole trip to Chefchaouen (about three hours) 700 dirham which is only about 70€, very cheap for such a long trip. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The taxi left us right at our aparthotel called <b>Résidence Chaouina d'hote. </b>We were very happy with our stay at this place. We had two full apartments for eight people both consisting of two bedrooms, a private bathroom, a living room and kitchen. Everything was super clean, comfortable and the host was the nicest person. He was very helpful with everything and even arranged a private transport to Fez (our next stop) for the whole group at a very good price. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After dropping our luggage at the hotel and changing we went for lunch near the Kasbah and walked the<b> alleys of Chefchaouen's old town</b> marvelling at all the<b> tiny shops and blue houses.</b> Chefchaouen is a truly magical place and was also my favorite city in the whole country! It feels quite unreal wandering the old town, it's like walking through a postcard. All the houses are painted blue, there are beautiful details on all doors and walls or steps and everyone is very quiet and nice to you. Chefchaouen also offers many cafés and restaurants, most located near the Kasbah, which makes it a perfect place to spend a full day or two. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the afternoon we went up a mountain to see the sunset over the city from a building called the <b>Spanish Mosque.</b> We never actually made it all the way to the top as we took a detour and it got a bit late but we enjoyed an <b>amazing sunset with scenic views</b> from the mountains on our way to the Spanish Mosque. Less tourists and equally stunning views, a big win! The blue houses look magical when the sun sets over them. Furthermore, Chefchaouen is surrounded by mountains which create an even more beautiful setting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Back down in the old town we wandered the alleys a bit more, visited a few shops and grabbed dinner to take home. It was<b> freezing cold at night</b> so we decided to stay in that day. If you should plan on visiting Chefchaouen in November make sure to bring a winter coat, warm shoes, a scarf and hat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That's all for now, within the next few days I will publish another post about our second day in Chefchoauen with a great restaurant tip, so stay tuned!</span></div>
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<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880932016042503494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6944161124728735778.post-23054800758600238862019-10-06T10:50:00.000-07:002019-10-06T11:05:10.199-07:00How to spend a Weekend on Menorca<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello guys, how was your summer? Mine was pretty busy and fun, that's why you haven't heard of me in two months... time flies. Since this blog is just a hobby of mine I sometimes take a break from it, especially when life gets busy. During the summer season I simply don't have time (or any motivation) to stay inside, sit in front of the computer, edit photos and write a new blog post. Since I live on Mallorca I spend my summers working hard, enjoying the beaches and time with my boyfriend, family and friends who come visit me, going out and just <b>living summer to the fullest. </b></div>
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Anyway, today I finally have a new post for you about a short trip my boyfriend and I took to <b>Menorca,</b> Mallorca's stunning neighbor island. </div>
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I adore Menorca, the peace and tranquility of the island, its breathtaking beaches and landscapes, its cozy towns and lovely people. To me Menorca is like a smaller, more intimate and untouched, better maintained, cleaner and less busy version of its bigger sister island Mallorca. Luckily, we have a good friend there who lets us stay at his cute apartment in the tiny town of Es Mercadal. So we can visit him and the island whenever we like. I always love a <b>weekend escape to Menorca to disconnect </b>and let go of stress. This time we explored a few stunning new places we had never been to before that I would like to show you here.</div>
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On our first day our friends took us to the <b>secluded beaches of Son Saura</b> which are located in a large nature preserve that is also a great starting point for hikes. Once we had parked our car we walked about 10 minutes to the first beach but decided to head to the second, larger one as the water there looked even more beautiful than at the first one. Seriously, the water was just divine! Crystal clear, turquoise and refreshing. We found a nice spot in the shade away from the crowds where we spent all day <b>swimming, snorkelling and relaxing.</b> I love how well preserved Menorca's beaches are. You can't reach them by car but always have to park far away and walk a bit so the cars don't destroy the surrounding nature. And even though the beaches are secluded, there are garbage bins and toilets for more cleanliness. Menorca takes good care of its beautiful nature!</div>
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Later at night we went for<b> dinner in Mahón,</b> Menorca's capital. We had yummy Asian food at the beautiful <b><a href="https://www.restauranteway.com/" target="_blank">Restaurante Way</a></b> which I can totally recommend! Scroll down to see what we did on our second day.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Binisafuller and Binidali</span></b></h2>
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My boyfriend and I spent our second and last day on Menorca exploring the south east of the island. Our first stop was the stunning <b>Es Calo Blanc, a simply breathtaking little cove</b> with turquoise water and lots of rocks to jump from. As it is a non-touristy cove there are no stairs, sunbeds or other amenities which I love because it's all natural and virgin. There's a parking just one minute away from the cove and it's really easy to find. Even though the water looked so tempting we didn't jump in but decided to explore the surrounding area a bit. We walked along the beautiful coastline and stopped here and there to take photos of the cute houses and gardens until we reached <b>Cala Binisafuller,</b> another postcard place. That cove is home to a<b> small natural harbour.</b> There are a tiny beach, some small boats and beautiful whitewashed houses as far as the eye can see. How could I not fall in love with this pretty place?</div>
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After exploring Binisafuller for a bit we headed to the<b> nearby town of Binidali </b>which was even tinier and less crowded. I wouldn't even call it a town, rather a resort. If you ever visit Binidali make sure to stop by the lovely<b> Som Sis bar</b> that offers yummy snacks and drinks with <b>splendid views over the coast.</b> We stayed here for almost an hour enjoying our drinks, the chill out music, views and a light sea breeze. The bar is located right above<b> Cala Binidali,</b> another stunning cove with crystal clear water that is surrounded by high cliffs from where you have amazing views. Stop for a bath here if you're in Binidali!</div>
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I hope you liked this post and that it gives you a reason to visit Menorca some day. It truly is a <b>stunning island perfect for romantics and adventurers!</b></div>
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