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• Walking Mallorca with Sergio García: Language, Life and Expat Stories

  In this episode of Majorca Mallorca, Oliver sits down with Sergio García, the creator of Expat’s Walks. Sergio shares his love of exploring Mallorca on foot whilst teaching Spanish to the international community on the island, the history and hidden gems he uncovers along the way, and the challenges (and humour) of learning Spanish as a Brit living on the island. From his own journey to the community he’s built, this is an inspiring look at how walking together can open doors, spark conversations, and create connections across cultures.Discover more about Sergio and his walks: https://quecuando.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esPlease follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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• Mallorca Solutions: Navigating Spanish Paperwork, Residency and Life Admin with Becky Bellafont Evans

  In this Mallorca Insider episode, Vicki sits down with Becky Bellafont Evans, founder of Mallorca Solutions and the island’s go-to problem-solver for paperwork, residency, taxes and more. Since 2008, Becky and her team have been helping Mallorca’s international community cut through the bureaucracy and get things done — from NIEs and TIEs to visas, car registrations, insurance and council taxes.Expect practical tips, stories from the frontlines of Spanish admin, and a candid conversation about why good customer service makes all the difference. Whether you’re relocating, renewing documents, or simply trying to make sense of life admin in Spain, this episode is packed with essential insights.Show NotesIn this episode:Becky’s story and how Mallorca Solutions began back in 2008The difference between NIE, residency, and TIE (and why so many get it wrong)Renewing your TIE card five years after Brexit — what you need to knowCouncil taxes (IBI and bin): deadlines, fines, and how to avoid nasty surprisesWhy Spanish bureaucracy can be so confusing and how to navigate itThe importance of customer service and speaking your languageHandy tips on ID, the DGT app, driving licences and ITVsUpcoming Mallorca Solutions events, including coffee mornings on family protection, tax, and setting up a businessHow to access helpful blogs and resources on the Mallorca Solutions websiteLinks & Resources:Mallorca Solutions WebsiteEmail: [email protected] Mallorca Solutions on social media for updates and useful remindersSubscribe to the Majorca Mallorca newsletter at majorca-mallorca.esSign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esPlease follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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• Dreaming Big with Saloua Sfar of A Ma Maison & Muse Palma

  In this episode we sit down with Saloua Sfar, the creative force behind A Ma Maison, one of Palma’s most personal restaurants, and Muse Palma, a multi-purpose cultural and events space. Originally from Tunisia, Saloua shares how Mallorca captured her heart, why her restaurant feels like “coming to her home”, and the challenges and joys of building businesses on the island. From her unique menus to belly dancing at anniversary parties, Saloua’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and passion for hospitality.Show NotesThis conversation with Saloua Sfar dives into:How a holiday to Mallorca turned into a lifelong home.The philosophy behind A Ma Maison — a restaurant run with love, where every guest feels like family.Keeping dining affordable while offering a full experience.The balance of creativity and sustainability in cooking.Her Tunisian culinary roots and the influence of her mother.The story behind Muse Palma, a flexible cultural and events venue.Thoughts on hospitality in Mallorca and the importance of service, kindness, and training.Why dreaming, adapting, and building a community of support keeps her moving forward.Whether you’re passionate about food, hospitality, or the entrepreneurial spirit, Saloua’s journey will inspire you to keep dreaming and create with heart.https://www.tiasaloua.com/ https://muse-palma.com/Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esPlease follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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• Carlos Pons on Respiralia: Cystic Fibrosis Breakthroughs, Formentera Swim and Life in Mallorca

  Carlos Pons, managing director of Respiralia, joins us to share how a Mallorca-based foundation is changing lives for people with cystic fibrosis. We talk about life-extending treatments like Kaftrio, why modern respiratory physiotherapy has moved on from clapping to autogenic drainage, and how strength training is boosting lung capacity. Carlos explains the famous Swimming Tour around Formentera that funds hundreds of treatment sessions each year, and he lifts the lid on their pioneering phage therapy research that targets dangerous bacteria without antibiotics. He also reflects on life in Mallorca, housing pressures, and his own journey from Spanish Air Force search and rescue pilot to charity leader. If you care about science, community and real Mallorca stories, this one is for you.Listen now and find links to Respiralia, the Swimming Tour and how to support their work in the show notes.https://www.respiralia.org/ Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esPlease follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]:00 Who is Carlos Pons and what Respiralia does 07:30 Kaftrio and how it changes day to day life for patients 12:00 Screening at birth in the Balearics and early intervention 16:40 From clapping to autogenic drainage 20:30 Why strength training improves lung capacity 24:30 Incidence in the Balearics and what daily management looks like 30:40 The Swimming Tour around Formentera and how it funds treatment sessions 37:30 How to get a place, timing, and the Respiralia spirit 42:00 Palma fun run and inclusive community events 46:00 Carlos’ SAR pilot years and the leap into the third sector 52:00 Phage therapy research to target bacteria without antibiotics 59:30 Regulation, funding, and why they seek grants over investors 1:06:00 Community projects, forests in the Serra de Tramuntana, and support for Ukrainian families 1:12:00 Housing pressures, legal insecurity in rentals, and balanced debate 1:18:00 The future for people with cystic fibrosis and why outlooks have changed

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• From BBC to Rural Mallorca: Jan Edwards on Food, Wine, Cats & Stories, Mallorca Insider ep

  In this episode of Mallorca Insiders, Vicki sits down with veteran journalist and broadcaster Jan Edwards, who swapped early mornings at the BBC for a rural, off-grid life in Mallorca back in 2004.Jan shares her journey from London hotel PR to BBC radio, to finca life between Manacor and Colònia de Sant Pere, where she and her partner Richard care for a family of cats and run on solar panels, water deliveries, and sheer determination.Along the way, Jan has built a reputation as one of the island’s most trusted voices on food, wine, and rural living. She runs the blogs Eat, Drink, Sleep Mallorca and Living in Rural Mallorca, writes regularly for radio and magazines, and is the author of the Daughter of Deià series — her third novel and a memoir are on the way.We talk candidly about:How Mallorca has changed in the last 20+ yearsHer favourite authentic places to eat (from vineyards to Michelin-star chefs who gave back their stars)Off-grid life and the joys/challenges of rural MallorcaThe discipline of writing and publishing books (and how to market them)Insider tips for where to eat, drink and stay if you only had 24 hours on the island👉 Tune in for a warm, funny and very real conversation with a woman who’s seen Mallorca transform, plate by plate and page by page. You can see all of Jan's previous articles about gastronomy in Mallorca here https://eatdrinksleepmallorca.com/Sign up for our free newsletter here. https://majorca-mallorca.esPlease follow Majorca Mallorca on Social Media:FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.esFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorcaINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/You can email MM on [email protected]

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