Our story
Hello, my name is Daria, and I am the founder of WKDY Studio. WKDY is short for weekday —the name comes from my aspiration to live a life filled with weekdays that feel just as great as weekends. We all know the pleasure of having something to look forward, and it’s nice to feel this way on any day of the week; even if it’s just a brief moment at a café, if and when the mood strikes - this feeling is magnified exponentially while on holiday.
I’m a list maker, and my travel planning has always consisted of deep cross referenced research and a series of lists organized into categories, which then evolved into layered custom made maps (Lauren, NYC 2015!). I genuinely find delight in the process of discovery, but I also know that it can be quite time intensive, with what now feels like an overwhelming amount of resources. To truly get to know the best of the best, you need to experience a city for yourself; but we all know that research will always help get you to where you will want to be.
In addition to having lived in Palma and personally being able to recommend to you the places that left me with the best impressions across the island, my love of the culture and lifestyle here continues to keep me connected and excited about Mallorca. All of the destinations included within WKDY Studio are either places I have personally visited myself, or are at the top of my lists of where I want to go for my upcoming island experiences.
My intent is to help fellow travelers to plan their time on the island with a bit more ease, and a little less pressure to feel the need to have to dive much deeper into travel research.
In sharing these places, my intention is also to shine a spotlight on the incredible people of Mallorca, their entrepreneurial spirits, and the unique and memorable experiences they have created for us all.
My favourite type of holiday is one where I know I can confidently plan ahead (especially when it comes to eating well), and one that also leaves room to stay open and go with the flow. For me, it’s a balance of knowing I have special plans I can get excited for, combined with a curious sense of exploration about how the rest of my time may unfold.
I like knowing in advance what and where the top choices for food, drinks, experiences, and shopping are. That way, when the mood strikes, I already know where I can go. Or, during my wanders into whatever area I find myself in, I already know what is worth popping into.
I like dining at and appreciating restaurants that highlight a culture’s local cuisine with elevated takes on traditional dishes, and also being open to trying cuisines that may be new and emerging to the area - we are lucky to find a global gastronomy scene within many cities.
I like shopping at and supporting local businesses, whether that’s specific to the city, or at least to the country, for the types of keepsakes you may not be able to find anywhere else - these make for the most meaningful souvenirs, and the ones that will transport you back to that place and the feeling you had upon discovering them.
And I love spending time in nature. and most especially at beaches.
Encouraged by friends, this concept emerged as a way to share my most loved places and sincere advice. Curated with the same level of care I take for a close friend’s visit, my intention is to guide you around, with a sense of ease.
While you will still need to make some choices based on my suggestions, my hope is that they will allow you to settle into a slower pace upon arriving.
With love,
Daria
