Ibiza 2022 impressions

I have no issue with people doing their thing how they want, influencers included!

But I draw the line if they are impacting my holiday by dicking about doing pre-planned group dance routines at Amnesia or whatever was going on the other week, invading peoples space many of whom will have just wanted to get lost in the music not star in some Tik-Tok bollocks
 
Sa Trinxa today as stunning as always - weather is beautiful, the beach is filled with beautiful people and Jon or no Jon the music is exceptional at the atmosphere is alive and kicking!

THE perfect daytime to get the juices flowing for a Sunday night in Ibiza!
 
Question, how easy is it to catch a taxi from Playa d'en Bossa to Sa Trinxa in the morning and back to PDB in the evening? When going back, should I order a taxi on an app, or can I just catch it?
 
Question, how easy is it to catch a taxi from Playa d'en Bossa to Sa Trinxa in the morning and back to PDB in the evening? When going back, should I order a taxi on an app, or can I just catch it?

Getting there is very easy, just a case of flagging one down...relatively short journey time and fare should be reasonable. Getting back can be complicated depending on how late you stay - the later you stay, the harder it will be to grab a cab. Usually we just ask one of the bars to call one for us - Jockey club is a good spot for example...I assume the app should work ok as well?
 
we had dinner in ibiza town on friday night and it was amazing to see the port in full swing. lots of people everywhere, restaurants and bars busy and a lovely atmosphere everywhere.
Croissant Show full ? New Owner , I read here
 
what does the word aspirational even mean? people showing off beautiful bodies in beautiful surroundings? it drives youth suicides, body shaming, class envy, people feeling like failures if they can't join in. it's despicable. the preserve of empty vessels with vacant souls. cyber narcissists paraded across our screens.
exactly. surely its hugely subjective?! everyone's aspirations should not be the same......!
 
it's not the kids' fault tbh. it's all they know. they're grown up with it and think it's normal to obsess with celebrity, FOMO culture, looking good all the time. the whole industry that drives it, the Cowells of the world. that's where the EVIL genius is.

it's very sad because the romantic Ibiza immortalised in my mind is very different and it's getting shunted aside. there are old timers who don't sunbathe nude anymore because of sniggering comments from tourists now, whereas I think it was more live and let live in the past.
 
it's not the kids' fault tbh. it's all they know. they're grown up with it and think it's normal to obsess with celebrity, FOMO culture, looking good all the time. the whole industry that drives it, the Cowells of the world. that's where the EVIL genius is.

it's very sad because the romantic Ibiza immortalised in my mind is very different and it's getting shunted aside. there are old timers who don't sunbathe nude anymore because of sniggering comments from tourists now, whereas I think it was more live and let live in the past.

I have some hope that every generation reacts to the last. We have a bunch of 20-30s that are living on their phone, have no privacy, they will have kids and their kids will react against it. Already seeing it with some of my Nephews now calling their Mum naff for taking pictures all the time, and want a 'non picture holiday'.

Also, as we get more wearables in the future, as Augmented Reality becomes a reality, the 'Phone' as we know it will change I think. I am not sure people will be holding their phone as a camera as we know it by 2030+. People will not need to capture 'the moment' as their headset glasses will create it for them.
 
I have some hope that every generation reacts to the last. We have a bunch of 20-30s that are living on their phone, have no privacy, they will have kids and their kids will react against it. Already seeing it with some of my Nephews now calling their Mum naff for taking pictures all the time, and want a 'non picture holiday'.

Also, as we get more wearables in the future, as Augmented Reality becomes a reality, the 'Phone' as we know it will change I think. I am not sure people will be holding their phone as a camera as we know it by 2030+. People will not need to capture 'the moment' as their headset glasses will create it for them.

I do hope so

btw if we're talking tech, the real fun begins when DJs are replaced entirely by AI... 👀 it is only time.
 
I do hope so

btw if we're talking tech, the real fun begins when DJs are replaced entirely by AI... 👀 it is only time.

Interesting point on DJs to be honest. I suppose with the likes of Deadmau previously and Claptone, we probably seeing almost a move beyond a 'person' as a DJ, so only a matter of time before a hologram.

Within music industry it is happening now with ABBA in the UK. I was reading in the London Standard last week that George Michael's estate were going to do a video hologram tour, but they have actually pulled it as the technology just isn't good enough yet - it is a few years away from real reality.
 
Interesting point on DJs to be honest. I suppose with the likes of Deadmau previously and Claptone, we probably seeing almost a move beyond a 'person' as a DJ, so only a matter of time before a hologram.

Within music industry it is happening now with ABBA in the UK. I was reading in the London Standard last week that George Michael's estate were going to do a video hologram tour, but they have actually pulled it as the technology just isn't good enough yet - it is a few years away from real reality.

I think that Abba gig could be a watershed moment. See also the resurrection of Peter Cushing in Rogue One. And the incredible audiovisuals at Chemical Brothers gigs. With some engineer working in tandem with sophisticated AI that can read the room, I'd say there's no logical, rational reason for DJs to still exist at largescale events. Obv this has huge implications for the whole marketing of this industry and the personal connection clubbers feel with guys playing other people's tunes but my guess is that we're not far off competing AI experiences instead of the clubbing of old
 
we had dinner in ibiza town on friday night and it was amazing to see the port in full swing. lots of people everywhere, restaurants and bars busy and a lovely atmosphere everywhere.
Wednesday, here in Formentera having trouble with the wind. Can someone turn the fan down a bit?? Meanwhile, got a DJ doing his stuff at La Savina, Sunset emotions. Only emotion is to keep out of the wind!

Sea's lovely and warm though, way more than it should be which ..... well, is another thread.

My photos from phone are too big for here, not a clue how to downsize them to fit!
 
it's very sad because the romantic Ibiza immortalised in my mind is very different and it's getting shunted aside. there are old timers who don't sunbathe nude anymore because of sniggering comments from tourists now, whereas I think it was more live and let live in the past.
I agree. I did notice that too. Compared to previous years there’s seem to be less and less nude sunbathing even in the classic “nudist beaches”. This new breed of tourists (and not) seem to be very prudish. The fact that there’s always a phone being waved at any opportunity doesn’t help either.
 
I agree. I did notice that too. Compared to previous years there’s seem to be less and less nude sunbathing even in the classic “nudist beaches”. This new breed of tourists (and not) seem to be very prudish. The fact that there’s always a phone being waved at any opportunity doesn’t help either.
Today on the nude beach just north of Es Pujols, was the busiest I've ever seen it, full of costumes mainly because of the wind peeps moved from the west facing coast. The usual dozen, maybe two dozen spread around, the textiles didn't seem arsed in the slightest. I had my usual skinny-dip and no issues at all. Maybe folks just want to show off their £500 designer costume?

On the other hand didn't see as many nudes on Salinas yesterday, but didn't really look, was just passing. The usual few on the other side though, so frankly no different than normal.

Aside from that, what I have found is, it seems, the more expensive Formentera gets, the more seem to go.
 
The only spoiler was the wind Tues - Fri, otherwise perfect. The sea is very warm, wonder if the strong breeze knocked a degree off?!

Next time I must remember to bring some sachets of tomato ketchup or mustard for the mozzies, give them a treat on top of my blood.
 
The only spoiler was the wind Tues - Fri, otherwise perfect. The sea is very warm, wonder if the strong breeze knocked a degree off?!

Next time I must remember to bring some sachets of tomato ketchup or mustard for the mozzies, give them a treat on top of my blood.
The mozzies are out in force then? Better remember my insect repellent 😬
 
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