One of the ideas that has always shaped the way I travel is this:
I don’t want to be just a tourist.
I want to stay long enough to really get a feel for the land and the people. Long enough that I can find my way around without a map or having to ask for directions.
That, for me, feels like a good sign that I’ve truly arrived somewhere.
But on this trip… that didn’t quite happen the way I had hoped.
I started this journey carrying more stress than I realized. What I was longing for was a proper pause—some hot, sunny days anchored in a beautiful bay, jumping into the water whenever I felt like it. Honestly, I was dreaming of what most people would call a classic winter vacation.
The reality was a little different.
The temperatures were cooler than expected, and every anchorage seemed to come with another round of heavy weather just around the corner. Not exactly the relaxed, sun-soaked escape I had in mind.
Luckily, Nike had a different approach.
She always keeps the bigger picture in mind—how to shape these moments into meaningful episodes for Untie The Lines. Ibiza was no exception.
We spent a few peaceful days anchored in the quieter north of the island. But as the next weather system approached, we decided to seek shelter at the marina in Santa Eulalia (or Santa Eulària, depending on which of the two local languages you’re reading).
Before arriving, I hadn’t even known that the Balearic Islands officially use both Spanish and Catalan, which explains all the traffic signs in two languages. Small detail, but one of those things that makes a place feel just a little more layered.
With the boat safely tucked away, we rented a car and spent two days exploring the island by road. And I have to admit—we discovered some truly beautiful places.
Although… I have to be honest here: whenever there were buildings, most of them were, well… not exactly pleasing to the eye. I don’t know what it is, but somehow, Spanish architecture and I aren’t always on the same page.
That said, the Mediterranean landscape itself—and especially these islands—remains one of a kind. Rugged, raw, and full of unexpected beauty.
I hope you enjoy the video, we at least had tons of fun.
Stay curious, stay salty—and I’ll see you next time – Floh