This Spanish Island Changed How I Travel

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[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

James thank you so much for inviting me onto your channel. It was an absolute pleasure to show you around. You have created a wonderful and truly beautifully filmed video with some great messages. Thank you for visiting 🤗

[@mrmojo1636]

Thank you Alex for sharing your passion.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

@ it was my pleasure !

[@ScottishCoupleInSpain]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSunwhat a fantastic way to start the year. Well done to both. 👏👏👏

[@ImmersiveSpanish]

Love your channel!

[@paul_domici]

I think Spain is the greatest country to visit in all of Europe!!!

[@BabyRQ]

It’s so, so nice to see you with Alex in Mallorca!!! She is awesome. 💖😘💖

[@victoralejxndre]

I think "Where has Palma been all my life?" is the best summary for the video. Greetings from Palma. 😉

[@Mianga]

Muchas gracias James por mostrar la verdadera cara de mi bella ciudad. Esto es lo que buscamos los mallorquines, gente que venga para disfrutar y respetar nuestra cultura. El tourists go home va por todos los turistas que solo vienen a emborracharse y destrozar nuestro medio ambiente. Gracias!

[@catmaclaggan]

❤

[@catherinemori4496]

We had snails three nights in a row in Girona, slightly different each time but with ali oli and/or romesco sauce: delish!

[@ruthobrien4765]

I love this. I've been a regular visitor to Mallorca since I was 6 weeks old as my mother lived there in the 60s. It hurts my heart that the old can and mason restaurants of my childhood as steadily closing down and being replaced by pizza places. Mallorcan food is amazing but you tend to have to go to the interior, the Pla, to really get the best of traditional cooking.

[@spainrevealed]

I'm excited to head into the interior next time

[@CarstenBreidahl]

Good to have you back, Feliz Año Nuevo 🙂

[@ImmersiveSpanish]

Amazing, informative tour! Love the collab aswell. Alex is so soothing and definitely the go-to for all things Mallorca. One thing James - when doing your voiceovers I notice intermittent popping noises on my earphones. I believe these are called 'plosives' coming from certain sounds like 'p'. It is a pet peeve of mine because I was noticing throughout my own content . A pop shield would work a treat if you're not already using one. Regardless, I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Can you do a video on Benidorm next please? 😂 I hear it's actually a multi-faced city (and warm in January)

[@tonydeltablues]

James and Alex - a fantastic watch. I've been to Mallorca a few times and this video brought back some good memories of visits with my family. James: I love the passion and thought that comes across in your videos. Alex: I'll be checking out your channel. Gracias Tony

[@owenriddle1572]

3 years I lived in Palma just up from Santa Catalina. Best things; coca de trampò, sobrasada and the variety of fuets in the markets that you can't really get anywhere else. In Mercado Olivar you can get dried tomato, garlic, truffle and super spicy fuet which is my favourite. You can't find them in Valencia or even Barcelona markets 👌🏼

[@LaughterCigar]

Oh mannn, I'm from Mallorca, now living in Madrid and you just made me tear up thinking about the specialty fuets from Mercat de l'Olivar. I lived right behind the market for 7 years and those fuets were like crack to me. My favourite was the onion one.

[@jacquesleroux5069]

Happy New Year James & Yolli!

[@stevengilleyOU812]

This was a stellar video. I’ll probably watch it again!

[@andykeith1]

Another fantastic video, thanks James and Alex. Palma is a beautiful city

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

As always you created a spectacular video and ALEX IS WONDERFUL! ❤

[@TheVigilant109]

Great video. Alex has a deep knowledge of Mallorca

[@sirobin171]

We will be in Palma in two weeks so your video is perfectly timed, thanks James and Y.

[@spainrevealed]

Glad it worked out!

[@evac7590]

I'm from Mallorca. You go to San Joan de S'Aigua in front of Corte Inglés in Palma.It's a traditional cafe with a lot a typical food of Mallorca.You ask an ensaïmada with a chocolate cup.It's delicious.Enjoy my land!!!

[@ozmunky]

Nice to see you with one of my favourite vloggers. Been following Alex for years since she started her channel and is the best vlogger in Mallorca by far.

[@margaretbutterworth8162]

I used to visit Mallorca every year from the UK. Now I'm in Australia, not so often. This video opened my eyes to so much I didn't know about Palma - except for the one thing that I did know. A meal at Ca'n Pedro's Restaurant was always a MUST and we ordered snails every time! I seem to remember Pedro himself was a fixture, manning the till. Now it looks like the kids have taken over.

[@spainrevealed]

It was such a great spot!

[@laurettecarolyne8599]

I am also subscribed to her KZbin channel Good to see vloggers sharing resources through one another's vlogs.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@tamaramadelin4831]

GREAT vlog! I live in Portugal and there are some who are anti immigrant , but for the most part the Portuguese are very welcoming! So, the take away is that it's not all Spanish people, just a fraction! A lot of businesses rely on tourism, but I guess there must be a balance!! Food looks great, but the snails...I'm with Alex!😁

[@ibana8449]

Any friend of James is a friend of everyone here, I have also subscribed to Alex's channel. Love Palma .

[@robertoellison9185]

Thank you for the vid. I've always enjoyed your educational fun food presentation. I'm Filipino, so I messaged my mom about the origin of Ensamadas. I'm torn on the tourism. As you recapped and closed out the episode like you always do, the Spanish people and communities are so homey and down to earth friendly. That is probably the biggest attraction (and the history). But you all need a break from the world sometimes. I wish there was a balance. Anyway, thank you and your friend for the vlog.

[@spainrevealed]

I agree, the balance is tough!

[@Well_Edumacated]

I miss living in Spain; i need to take a trip back there asap. I need to put my NIE to work.

[@susanastephens7156]

Mallorca is one of my favourite places in the world...❤

[@maryjocapuano6854]

Beautiful video, James and Alex. I follow both of your channels, and you two are my favorite vloggers in Spain. I've visited Spain many times (Mallorca in 2022), and both of your channels provide valuable information in such an upbeat and positive manner. Keep up the great work!

[@spainrevealed]

Glad you enkoyed it!

[@marisaberi-in4eb]

That bakery was there when I was a kid, I'm nearly seventy!

[@lynnestewart7060]

Great video again, James. Great to see the real Palma.

[@davidmascarell7143]

Meravellosa Mallorca i ses Illes 😍❤️

[@julienelson6506]

I lived there (San Augustin) in the early 80s. It looks so different. When I was there the marinas were just starting to pop up. I am not sure I would want to go back if the focus on tourism is really as strong as it appears here. I would miss the little old men sitting outside the mercados to chat with you as you walk by and the quiet feel of the mornings in the back alleys, feeling like you are the only one around. Looks way too commercialized and busy for me

[@LaughterCigar]

Another video, another banger, James 🔥 I grew up on the island and lived in Palma for 7 years, and I think you did the city justice in the short time you had. I've been living in Madrid for three years now, so thanks for taking my mind away from the cold Meseta, even for half an hour. By the way, if you're ever interested in making a sequel (I hope you do!), I recommend you get out of Palma and explore the Part Forana (basically anything that is outside of Palma). There are some super unique and charming villages where you can really get a taste of Mallorcan culture and traditions at their best.

[@spainrevealed]

I appreciate this! And I'll note that down :)

[@kennielsen3896]

I liked your friend who couldn't try snails. I still haven't but was the same way about pulpo. Well when I lived in Alcossebre, I went to a dinner in Valencia, and I tried it. Love it! Snails, who knows. I laughed when you said you don't know yachting culture....thought you're from New Zealand? LOL

[@Elsabiniali]

I live in a small village in Mallorca. Thanks for the respect you show for MAllorca and the problem we have with massive tourism here. Great video!

[@samuelgrau1367]

Encara es parla el mallorqui (catala)?

[@minnesotamiki]

Thanks for a terrific video; this is the type of Spain Revealed content I really enjoy! Subscribed to Alex’s Mallorca Under the Sun YT as well. Looking forward to a return visit to Mallorca soon!😊

[@spainrevealed]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ElenaAguiarRamos]

Love the video, James! I'm from the Canary Islands 🇮🇨 and hope you'll be able to film one there too! 😊 I'm really interested to see you discover Canarian cuisine!

[@mrmojo1636]

Fabulous! Thank you so much. If one could choose to eat a video this would be the one for me!

[@sarg5793]

Lovely island, we had our first visit in October. Spent a day in Palma, but it wasn't long enough, we will definitely be back. Making a note to visit that bakery at the beginning ❤😂

[@elizabethzapac3203]

What a BEAUTIFUL episode ‼️James, you have once again outdone yourself ‼️Gracias👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼♥️

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!

[@ginavasquez9445]

I enjoyed the video. Note that Carrer del Temple doesn't refer to a temple but to the Templarios; the street borders their ancient settlement.

[@loisthiessen9134]

totally fascinating! Thank your for this amazing video! My dream is to visit Mallorca some day!

[@lovinglifemallorca]

WOW such a great film and well edited as well.

[@eddievonpapen6306]

Than you. This will be home for next winter.

[@padders1068]

Thanks Alex and James! A fantastic insight into the "Real" Palma. 🙂😋😋😋❤

[@spainrevealed]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tet-Offensive1968]

Hi James, Great video of Mallorca. Thanks

[@markcroydon3195]

That food looks AMAZING!

[@kjaroundtheworld]

Mallorca is one of my favorite places in the world. Especially Alcudia.

[@bobsapp3133]

palma is a great city, it has everything you need. october to april is great, but in the summer the tourism gets too much, the streets get absolutely packed. even with the huge array of bars/cafes/restaurants in the centre it can be difficult to find anywhere to get a drink. i can understand the frustrations of the locals on that issue.

[@ThKostelac]

Wow amazing video thank you 🙂

[@ellieramseyer]

Amazing video James!! Thank you

[@Haupialani]

I will be going to Madrid hopefully this October. I've been eyeing Mallorca for a while and will probably include it for a few days. I totally understand the protest with overtourism there so I'm still debating. The eateries you and Alex ate at are the traditional ones I want to try. The cocas look delicious.

[@KeithGrand]

That was brilliant thanks very much very professional

[@timcleary2022]

Great video guys

[@neptunemike]

Another wonderful video ❤gracias

[@witkowskimarcin4552]

Mallorca is great. ❤

[@marisaberi-in4eb]

Spent my childhood in Son Cotoner.

[@freelancelady]

People from the islands have a hard time living there due to the inflating of the real estate prices, all the rich tourists going there have unfortunately taken over and the salaries are low for the Spanish people working there. 😢😢😢

[@simonledoux8519]

What a beautiful and fascinating destination. Some of these prices seem a bit high. Did you experience that?

[@sunshine-bs2jx]

I adore palma ❤

[@SarahCase-r1q]

Congratulations on the great video, long overdue imho. But I can't understand why the best aioli in Spain does not get even a mention (btw, you are supposed to dip the snails in it).

[@Juanfernandez-sm8jl]

👍👍👍👍😘😘😘😘Hi James. When I grow up and get older I want to be like you... trips, food, beaches, monuments and friendship as well as traveling!! That is, except I am already 80 years old... Do you think I can still do it? Greetings with love !!

[@spainrevealed]

❤️❤️ there’s always time!

[@keiththomas6861]

Cool.vlog thanks

[@terryhsiao1745]

Woah Mallorca actually has good food 😮

[@AIPapersDecodedPodcast]

Please do a video about how to live in Mallorca, I am spanish living in Germany and I would like to move out there sometimes next year!, It would be great!

[@josepi967]

Pues carísimo todo, pagamos como si cobrasen lo de Alemania con un sueldo español. Y comprarte una casa o alquilar olvídate. Todo se dedica al alquiler turístico y lo poco que queda está a precio abusivo. Piénsatelo bien.

[@AIPapersDecodedPodcast]

@@josepi967 y me imaginaba que estaría bastante complicado.

[@avid580]

We'd like to visit Mallorca. But are a bit leery of the anti-tourist sentiment. That, plus, we don't like crowds. We'll keep it on our list and try to go during off-season.

[@RyanQuinn-zw4id]

Was in Palma in early September. Absolutely amazing city, and as a valencianoparlante it was great to hear people's Balear language being spoken in less touristy places.

[@rosacortes5074]

I think, I will move to Mallorca, Spain above that wonderful bakery. I would never cook another meal. I would have all my meals from that beautiful bakery. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🚖✈️🇪🇸

[@Juanfernandez-sm8jl]

me too!!😘😘😘😘😘😘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JimMaioFant-ju8xd]

Pues vete preparando la cartera💸😂

[@jocelynblotte8341]

¿Y de dónde eres tú originalmente, James? Tu español suena nativo ... Very nice video, thank you and Alex.

[@spainrevealed]

I'm a kiwi :)

[@northernguy8235]

Great video, all that wonderful food and no vino, que paso?

[@barbara3977]

One of your best videos, you have to come back with Yoly

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!

[@pw4780]

I’m visiting France instead of Spain this year. Feel more welcome there.

[@anacasanova7350]

Mallorca es mucho más que la comida.😮

[@ibonechevarria-o7k]

The fossil of the oldest mammal in the WORLD was discovered in Banyalbufar, Mallorca.Can you figure out what the legendary Mallorca is with this fact?We are in the age of aquarius which is when the truth would be revealed.In classical literature Mallorca had a legendary status but does Mallorca exist?Oh...having an open mind is vital and a blessing.

[@charola41]

13 million tourists in the whole Balearic Islands, not 30 in Palma... There is a BIG difference my friend...

[@JayCph-x6p]

Exactly Charola…👍🏻

[@universpro7741]

Nothing like a Spanish Chuletón

[@mickybcn7453]

E moguem lo dimecres matí de Salou ab l'oratge de la terra, car per l'estatge llong que havíem feit tot vent nos era bo, sol que moure nos pogués de la terra. E, quan viren los de Tarragona e els de Cambrils que l'estol movia de Salou, feren vela, e faïa-ho bell veer a aquells que romanien en terra e a nós, que tota la mar semblava blanca de les veles, tan era gran l'estol. Jaume I Conquesta de Mallorca 29 Agost de 1229. original catalan.

[@third7715]

Too many full English breakfasts, 1 euro pints and beer bellies for me

[@lokimikko3516]

I feel as though Europe fails to realize that overtourism is a *global* phenomenon that's been causing havoc post COVID. We lived in FL and the overtourism and intra-migration caused what was once an affordable state to become too expensive to afford. **Every place** has experienced gross inflation. We now live in Portugal and the Portuguese incessantly blame foreigners for raising their prices...instead of looking within and wondering why their government isn't trying to improve their lot in life. The Portuguese xenophobic sentiment has driven a wedge between locals and foreigners. To those that say they're warm and welcoming, you clearly don't live here.

[@anyaroz8619]

liver is a great ingredient. If you don't like it, it's because it wasn't prepared well

[@FranMartinezphotographer]

Talking about food history... aren't those english meat pies? They have them the same in Menorca as well. They taste exactly the same as in the UK. Even the fillings. And actually makes sense because British occupied Menorca for a while in the XVIII century.

[@spainrevealed]

Perfect, ideed. They did seem very English to me.

[@kievete]

@@FranMartinezphotographer you are talking bullshit, panades comes from an old jewish recipe of the old conversos living in Mallorca from middle-age times. Please don't say anything about things you ignore.

[@steinarbrevikknudsen1546]

Spaniards are polite and a large number of them vote PP for some reason...because they are self-employed. They live off tourists and are totally opposed to measures that regulate. What they don't understand is that the places become totally uninteresting for most tourists when there are no locals..everything looks like a Disney variant. Yes, there are tourists who want that variety, as long as it's warm and there's enough alcohol.

[@miaccasas]

VOX is the party they SHOULD be voting for but the system is broken. True democracy is dead worldwide.

[@SargBjornson]

"... meaning X in catalan..." Uy uy uy, James, como te oigan jajaja

[@coffermartin77]

I saw some graffiti on your vid that said "KIwi, Go Home"!!!

[@sr.diablo8549]

poco o nada tiene que ver esto con las tapas u otro plato típicamente español. 0%. bares españoles en donde rija la gastronomía de toda la vida, han sido reemplazados por kebabs, bk´s, chinos, y otras extrañas mezclas que son tendencia por ´´tedio´´ de lo original. conozco gente que llora todos los días al ver que su tierra está desapareciendo culturalmente en todos los ámbitos, está totalmente pr0stituida.

[@elsafischer3247]

James you have to bring your wife and daughter

[@plannerjohn]

Love your channel but the closed captioning was just too prominent and distracting so I turned it off without finishing. Recommend you keep it optional for your viewers. All the best.

[@spainrevealed]

Thanks for letting me know. You mean the captions during the intro?

[@manuelalayo511]

I find Mallorca boring, overrated, expensive and overpriced. Moreover, it's very hard to find a good restaurant. Moving to Galicia!!!

[@maxfella]

It is mislabeled, it is NORTH AFRICAN baths ! Moors are NOT Arabs but Berbers/Amazigh North Africans!!!

[@JohnDoe-xo2yf]

Primero

[@spainrevealed]

Segundo!

[@Haupialani]

First, after actually watching the entire video.

[@kievete]

It's not "Palma de Mallorca" it ONLY Palma, goddammit

[@JLTravels]

Easy bro!

[@CatFisher947]

Pensaba que lo correcto era Ciutat de Mallorca