Majorca Mallorca

Majorca Mallorca Podcast

Ever wondered what it is like to live on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Majorca? (Or even Mallorca?!). Join long term residents and journalists, Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson, for a taste of the Majorcan lifestyle. With features about making the move to live permanently on the island to what you could be doing on your next holiday, the Majorca Mallorca podcast aims to cover all of the beautiful aspects of life there. From beaches to celebrity visits, to traditional food and fiestas, to sailing and watersports to hiking and climbing, to setting up a business and cutting through the red tape to getting married in Mallorca and what's hot, Vicki, Ollie and a host of guests will answer all of your questions and welcome your input!

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Sep 10, 2020 · 32 min
Reinvention, over payments and the beach.
Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge. In this episode, Vicki and Oliver are joined by a special guest to chat about the new school year starting, or not, online or in person, what the hell is happening? They cover the new quarantine situations in Mallorca, the OVERPAYMENT of government support funds, what's happening to the Night of Art in Palma and the reinvention of business in Mallorca... They are at the beach and it's warm, the sun is setting... it's pretty bloody fab. Quarantine in Palma https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-09-09/spain-reports-nearly-9000-new-coronavirus-cases.html Son Amar https://www.sonamar.com/ Night of Art https://www.diariodemallorca.es/cultura/2020/08/24/nit-l-art-celebrara-dia-9018590.html ERTE https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2020/09/08/71945/erte-overpayment-bombshell-majorca.html The Majorca Mallorca theme music is by https://www.facebook.com/hollylowelive/ So go give her a like You can follow the podcast on various platforms https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com Please follow MM on Social Media: FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Sep 4, 2020 · 34 min
It's a twister! Brexit, Bicycles and Back to school....
Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what it is like? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge. In this episode, Oliver and Vicki chat about the recent tornado that hit the island, the end of summer, tourism, the mecca of cycling that Mallorca is, back to school and give some advice to anyone thinking of moving to Majorca/Mallorca from the UK. It's several degrees cooler and Auntie Nelly is still making an appearance in the audio... You can get info here about the cycling events Oliver speaks about http://www.mallorca312.com/ https://6pointschallenges.com/ You can follow the podcast on various platforms https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com Please follow MM on Social Media: FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Aug 23, 2020 · 29 min
Travelling, quarantine, wine, the King and some sea turtles.
After an unplanned hiatus due to life being a tad busy, we are back with an episode covering what we have been up to, life on the island, many entertaining dog interludes and some chat about wine. To listen to the episode about the King Emeritus, Carlos 1st of Spain you can find it here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qt55/episodes/downloads And, check our social media for a photo of Auntie Nellie... you won't regret it. You can follow the podcast on various platforms https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com Please follow MM on Social Media: FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Aug 3, 2020 · 33 min
Following the Majorcan, Mallorcan paper trail, some wine and Juan Carlos does a bunk.
Brexit doing your head in? Are you planning to come to live in Mallorca? Want to know what to do? Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson host "Majorca, Mallorca", the only English language podcast about the island and aim to tell you about their adopted home with humour, clarity and insider knowledge. In this episode, Vicki speaks to Becky Bellafont Evans from Mallorca Solutions about the red tape and paperwork you will need to either have to cut through or gather to be able to stay on the island. You can contact her via http://www.mallorcasolutions.com/ Vicki and Ollie also speak about Ses Rotes wine (https://sesrotes.com/) and the breaking news that King Juan Carlos has just announced that he will no longer be living in Spain... It's still 40 degrees in Mallorca and Aunty Nelly, the dog, is struggling with the heat. You can follow the podcast on various platforms https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com Please follow MM on Social Media: FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Jul 31, 2020 · 53 min
The island's better known visitors discussed, Celebs in Majorca Mallorca
A bit of light relief from the current heat wave and the crushing news about the UK's decision to include the Balearic and Canary Islands in their current quarantine conditions. Vicki goes to talk to Laura Stadler, columnist for the Majorca Daily Bulletin, and long term rubber of celebrity shoulders. The island has seen many A listers, whether to film movies, or to attend events or just to chill out and holiday. Laura talks about her famous actors. politicians, writers, musicians and sports people who have visited or even made the island their home. You can follow the podcast on various platforms https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com Please follow MM on Social Media: FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Jul 26, 2020 · 15 min
Thoughts about the Mallorca UK quarantine situation... the inbetween episode...
Following the sudden news that the UK was imposing a 14 day quarantine on anyone arriving from Spain with immediate effect, Vicki McLeod and Oliver Neilson have a chat about what is means for the island of Mallorca. You can follow the podcast on various platforms https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorcaPodcast https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast Or email majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com Please follow MM on Social Media: FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Jul 20, 2020 · 54 min
The Pantomime Baddy, Magaluf explored.
After recent events in Magaluf, Oliver (Ollie) and Vicki, decide that Episode 2 probably should look at what the actual heck is going on in this tiny slice of Mallorca, aka Magaluf, aka Calvia Beach... Maga, a long time target for derision by the British press. has hit the headlines yet again recently due to the enthusiastic, after hours activities of some young people. The video recording of these events has lead to the subsequent closure of the area, Punta Ballena meaning that local businesses cannot make a living and tourists are being let down.... Was the closure justified or could it have been avoided? What is the future for this controversial resort in Mallorca? Vicki and Ollie discuss this with special guest Richie Prior from Pirates Adventure and Radio One Mallorca. You can read Richie's blog on https://somethingforyourmallorcaweekend.wordpress.com/ Contact V and O on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com You can join in the general chitchat https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca/ and ask questions of the local residents about what you can do and explore in Mallorca. Tell them what you want to hear about next time round... The Majorca Mallorca podcast is made in conjunction with the Majorca Daily Bulletin, you can see the paper on https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/ Please follow MM on Social Media: FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Jul 15, 2020 · 55 min
The Microscopic Elephant in the Room.
We finally begin our podcast by addressing a major situation on the island and in Spain and the world at the moment. Talking about the current legal requirements that mean everyone has to wear a mask in public in Mallorca. You can contact us on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com or join the https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca/ to join in the fun. We make this podcast in conjunction with the Majorca Daily Bulletin, you can see their website https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com Taken from the Majorca Daily Bulletin website: the current law on face masks The Government has changed its mind on the rules for face masks, yet again, according to Health Minister, Patricia Gómez. Compulsory Everyone over the age of 6 must wear a mask at all times on public roads, in open and enclosed spaces for public use and in public service areas. Masks are compulsory at work, in both public and private firms, if social distancing of 1.5 metres cannot be guaranteed or when there is a possibility of contact with people who don’t live in the same home and social distancing is impossible. At the entrances and exits to cultural and sports shows, the use of a mask is obligatory, except when eating or drinking. Weddings are restricted to 250 people outdoors and 150 indoors and rehearsals and performances of choirs and bands are restricted to 30 people and everyone must wear a mask except for those playing wind instruments. Passengers in a private car must wear masks unless they are all living at the same address and it is compulsory for Taxi Drivers and all passengers to wear a mask. Not Compulsory It is not necessary to wear a face mask at the beach, at swimming pools, when playing sports or wind instruments or in the countryside and a mask will only be necessary on promenades next to the sea if there are a lot of people. "During walks next to the coast and in ventilated places, if you can keep the required social distance of 1.5 metres a mask is not necessary, but if promenades are very crowded it will be necessary to wear a mask,” said Minister Gómez. It is not necessary to wear a face mask whilst eating or drinking at a restaurant or bar. Those under 16 years of age don’t have to wear a mask when they’re participating in regular activities with a stable group of children, such as at summer schools or camps. Exceptions Those with any type of respiratory illness or difficulty which may be aggravated by the use of a face mask, those who do not have autonomy to remove the mask, due to disability or dependency and those with behavioural problems which make wearing a mask unfeasible are exempt from the ruling. “A face mask is not required in cases of force majeure or a situation of need, or when due to the Please follow MM on Social Media: FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com
Apr 13, 2020 · 2 min
Welcome to the Majorca Mallorca Podcast!
The Majorca Mallorca podcast will bring you everything you could dream of knowing about this Spanish jewel of the Mediterranean. Subscribe & fall in love with the lifestyle in this beautiful place! Join Majorca Daily Bulletin journalists Vicki McLeod & Oliver Neilson & explore the island. Email:majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com. Please follow MM on Social Media: FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/MajorcaMallorca.es FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/MajorcaMallorca INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/majorcamallorcapodcast/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/MajMalPodcast You can email MM on majorcamallorcapodcast@gmail.com