It's just Jo & Lucy this week giving you a quick guide to the two big fiestas that are coming up in the next few weeks. Sant Jaume in Alcudia is on right now. The Patrona (Moors & Christians) kicks off next week.
For Pollensa's big one, we share our top tips on where and how to watch the battle and talk about the highlights and what not to miss - including the White Night (Marxa Fresca), the Alborada, and the day itself on August 2nd.
See all the events on our website www.totnmallorca.com/whats-on
How did the anti-tourist movement grow and do Mallorcans really want everyone to go home now? We meet with Barry to talk about what the underlying problems are. How social housing could be the solution.
We also talk about how tourism has changed. Post pandemic, we are comparing recent memories of empty beaches and quiet towns to the bumper seasons we are seeing again. But also how tourism has changed, from staying in resort to now hunting down the most sought after hidden spots, the best secrets of beautiful places, sometimes all for the Instagram money shot.
It's a really interesting conversation and in it, Barry proposes what we should be doing in response to the movement. How we can change attitudes and make a difference with voting locally and talking to our friends and neighbours.
Have a listen and let us know your thoughts.
What's your favourite beach in the north? Where do you park?
The best restaurant in Alcudia, or Puerto Pollensa? Lucy and Jo have a chat - just the two of them - and chat about their favourite places to go during the summer.
We have a quick look at the week ahead and all that the St. Pere festivities bring in Puerto Alcudia, especially.
This week's guest is Annemiek Keur. A Psyche-K specialist Annemiek is all about compassionate empowerment; "Changing your mind at the subconscious level is an important step towards changing your reality."
Whether you are trying to find purpose in your life, are dealing with trauma or struggling in any area of your life, Annemiek helps you look at yourself and your life from a different perspective and literally change your mind, or mindset. By changing your perception of a situation, you will not only change how you feel about it, but as a consequence you will act differently which in turn will also have an effect on the situation.
One of the joys of living in the north of Mallorca is the people you share it with. The island draws people from all kinds of backgrounds who work in so many different areas.
This week, we met with Carys who opened our eyes to an amazing well-being tool that is literally at our fingertips, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Tapping.
Tapping is a self-help method that combines elements of cognitive therapy and acupressure to manage emotions and reduce stress. Carys is about to launch an app that will guide users so they can implement Tapping into their daily lives.
Her journey from dance to fitness training to this more holistic tool is fascinating and will resonate with all of us.
No Frills are firmly established in the North and run the most comprehensive excursion service you can find. Jo met up with the co-owner, Seamus who started the company 21 years ago.
Listen to find out all about the best trips No Frills runs.
Mallorca International School only came into existence in 2016, in just under 10 years this little project has become a great school with facilities and staff of the highest standard. Add to that its GCSE stellar success rate, it also has academic brilliance to add to its resumé.
More than anything though, Mallorca International School (known locally as MySchool) is a community with a shared experience for the students and families who belong there. We learn more about this with our conversation with Toni, as well as how the whole project came into being in the first place.
It's the Wine Fair in Pollensa this weekend, so what better time to meet up with Sven from Wine Tasting Mallorca. We chat about how the wine fair works and a bit more about wine in Mallorca.
Lucy and Jo also look at the weekend ahead, which aside from the wine fair, will see some incredible IronMen and Women compete in the latest edition of Ironman Mallorca 70.3. The swim and the run are in Puerto Alcudia and the cycle race is a loop taking in Puerto Pollensa, Pollensa, Lluc, Selva, Sa Pobla and Muro.
At the very beginning Jo also gives us a sneak listen to what the Choir has been up to. Have a listen and feel inspired. Your Local Choir Needs You!
Mays is a qualified functional gut nutritionist and retreat leader. Now living in Mallorca, based in Palma, Mays runs a virtual clinic and helps her clients with nutrition that will heal the gut and liver; supporting clients in dealing with mould poisoning and balancing hormones, anxiety & weight control.
We also learn about her wonderful Ibiza retreats and plans that clients can do at home. Follow her on Instagram @healthymays and visit her website. www.healthymays.com
Having your child settle at school when they have moved countries is a big ask. A new language, a new setting, new friends - it can all get too much. Valeria is a great go-to. More than just a teacher, this Montessori Guide helps children cope with their emotional and cognitive abilities, helping to equip them with essential skills to build confidence at school. Jo & Lucy know because both have turned to Valeria to help with their own respective kids.
Join Jo & Lucy as they meet up with Karen at the very lovely Comunidad Inspira, a place you can go to work, network, socialise and unwind. Karen tells us all about this unexpected haven and what it provides for the local community - lifestyle, work and well-being - they have it all covered at Inspira!
Miquel Àngel Sureda Massanet is the councillor in charge of all things cultural that happen in Pollensa. In office since 2011, his wealth of experience means there is a lot to talk about. We learn about the cinema, Capitol, and its future use, how the Festival of Pollensa comes together and about the day the Dalai Lama came to town!
Exercising in the North of Mallorca is glorious, we can train in paradise. With summer round the corner, the days getting lighter, now is a great time to start making changes to get stronger and feel better.
Kim talks to us about all this stuff, how she works with her clients and why we should be forming these healthy new habits.
If you own a home here in the North of Mallorca you need Jane and Tot Interiors. Providing a great interiors service to property owners, Jane knows all about life here and will help beautify your home!
Talk of the North Mallorca contributor, Charles Nutter joins us to talk about RCD Mallorca, English Radio Pollensa and much more about his life in Pollensa, Mallorca.
Lucy & Jo catch up with the local news and What's On this weekend.
Nicky and Juliette from the local Choir, Sing Out Loud, also join the girls to talk about the weekly choir that is taking the North by storm!
What is Carnival? What is Balearic Day? Lucy and Jo have a catch up about all that is going on to celebrate the latest of Mallorca's fiestas, including the school week of dressing up the parties in the square and what is Balearic day anyway...