Aloha! I’m Megan. I moved to Mallorca just a few weeks ago from Maui, Hawaii, with my retired mother and my 11year old daughter. We are in the process of signing a long-term lease on a little house in Establiments, so we’re very much in the process of making Mallorca our new home.
We loved our life on Maui, but over the past few years I found myself wanting something different for my daughter, somewhere that felt more aligned with our values that would give her the opportunity to experience a different culture, language, history, and way of life.
We came to Mallorca last fall to see if it might be the place we wanted to call home. We didn’t spend a huge amount of time here, but there was something about the island that just felt right. There are so many similarities to Maui, the incredible natural beauty, the sea, the slower pace, but there are also things I really appreciate about Mallorca: the history, the architecture, the culture, the old villages, the cosmopolitan energy, and the incredible community of people working in areas like farming, sustainability, design, and local craftsmanship.
I’m really interested in getting beyond the experience of simply being a newcomer or a visitor and learning how to become part of the community in a thoughtful way.
I worked in the surf industry for many years, so I was excited to discover that Mallorca has a small but thriving surf culture. Over the past decade, though, I’ve become increasingly passionate about sustainability, particularly sustainable materials and building. I’m fascinated by the incredible local artisans, makers, farmers, and designers here, and I’d love to learn more about what people are creating and contributing to the island.
We are hoping to discover Mallorca gradually and thoughtfully, especially once things quiet down and the weather cools off. I’m really looking forward to experiencing the island through the different seasons, finding our favorite local markets and restaurants, exploring the villages, and developing some of our own little Mallorca rituals.
Moving somewhere new is exciting, but I also want to be conscious of what it means to arrive in a place that already has its own culture, community, traditions, and very real challenges, particularly around resources and the pressures of tourism. I want to explore Mallorca, but I also want to do it respectfully and thoughtfully and hopefully become part of the community rather than simply living alongside it.
I’d love to meet other people who are curious, creative, environmentally conscious, and excited about Mallorca, while also learning from people who have been here for generations.
Most of all, I’m excited to experience this new chapter alongside my daughter, to show her that there are so many different ways to live, build community, and experience the world.
