My relationship with Balearica began in the summer of 2017, while I was browsing in my local bookstore.
Through the course of wandering through the shelves, I eventually stumbled across a travel guide about Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands. It was a small book with a beautiful photograph of the famous Favàritx lighthouse surrounded by stars on its cover.
A single photo, and I was hooked.
After researching destinations in the region — from famous tourist attractions to more uncommon spots — I finally settled on the idea to voyage to several instead of just one.
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-waterslide-419x600.jpg)
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-hallway-e1522710959103-419x600.jpg)
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-apartments-419x600.jpg)
I started my trip in the south of Menorca, near the Son Bou area — a perfect place to relax and enjoy striking sunsets. From there, I visited Fornells, where I indulged in a traditional Menorcan dish called Caldereta. Then, I ventured to the municipalities of Alaior, Maó, and, finally, Mercadal, which is located on the geometric center of the island.
Menorca is a place that calls you to collect moments, and the best I experienced while there were near the sea. The sea always evokes strong feelings that I have a difficult time describing — both to others and to myself.
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-shadows-600x401.jpg)
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-diner-600x401.jpg)
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-palm-trees2-600x401.jpg)
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-hillside-homes-600x401.jpg)
Through my photographs, a visual narrative story of my trip to the second largest Balearic Island is told. I tried to recreate the mystery of the unknown and the unstable presence of the beauty I found there. I highlighted the small details, the touches of color, and the many aesthetic elements of the Mediterranean island that now only exist for me in my memories and photos.
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-palm-trees3-419x600.jpg)
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-hand-419x600.jpg)
![](https://test.passionpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grisel-daduch-balearica-cacti-419x600.jpg)
So often in my life, I experience disconcerting feelings of overdosed wanderlust, an urge to explore, and a love for places I have never even been. I wanted my pictures from Menorca — full of vibrant scenes with neon tones, dazzling lights, and turquoise backgrounds — to showcase these feelings and resemble a summer dream. To this day, they are my visual account of fernweh.