Lucky Life

03/09/2024

Swim Swam Swum

And it’s done. Over the last 15 days, from 19.08 to 01.09, swimming 11 days at an average of 11km per day, I have swam my second solo pilgrimage around the island of Ibiza with no phone, no gps, and no contact from the sea.

It has been intense, immense, challenging, testing, trying, blissful, exciting, empowering, inspiring, beautiful, rewarding and so so much more. ��I look forward to one day, some day, hopefully soon, sharing the story of my experience in full 4k quality that I was able to capture it on this time, and kinda the reason I chose to do it all again.

Thank you to those who contributed, last year and this year, each in your own unique way, all of which helped make this a more enhanced, enjoyable and complete experience, from the friends that gifted birthday donations, to those who were able to accompany me through a few of the more high traffic areas, the friendly strangers who gave me hitch hike rides back to my car each night, the unexpected jetski ride to recovery and those who gave me hiking routes to get to and from my swim locations… and to all those who gave the space for me to do this in the way I needed to.

What a journey. What an adventure. What a deep dive into discovery.

Tomorrow I leave the island for another deep dive pilgrimage on a soul workshop in the far north of Scotland, and when I return, I’ll be hosting a summer celebration at Cafe del Mar on Sunday 15th Sept, and I’d love to see you there for a Summer Celebration. From sunset till close we’ll be there with my friends Ben Fhurst, Rufus White, Ken Fan and a Special Guest from SA Music Man SA - Mbuso Ngubane creating the soundtrack to the night.

See you there,

Big love

Mike… The Fish

www.theibizaswim.com ... and so the spiral continues, each time better, more enhanced, more inspired, more quality, in many different ways.

16/08/2024

Here we have it ladies and gents, the final episode of the Ibiza Swim 2023. Three days swimming, all wrapped into one episode with a story filmed and told from a rainy ibiza day.

From Cala d'hort swimming 15km past some of the most beautiful parts of the south coast of Ibiza, as well as some of the biggest super yachts and fastest speed boats, followed by a hitch hike across island, another 15km crossing the 5 Peaks into salinas, Es Cavallet, and along the party strip of Playa den Bossa, before entering Figueretas, from where, the one and only boat support was required, to get me across the entrance of the Port. And finally, 2km later, ending in Talamanca, Bar Flotante, where I had began 21 days before.

What a trip, what a journey, what an adventure. 16 Days swimming, 122km completed and the craziest thing about it all is, I'm just about to do it all again.

Keep an eye on www.theibizaswim.com/vlog for the 2024 series, coming soon.

Thank you all for your views, support, likes, comments, shares and contributions. Greatly appreciated and I look forward to sharing more stories of beauty and inspiration from the seas of Ibiza with you soon.

With love

Thank you:
Maria, for supporting me in this in all the ways that you did.
Captain Gee for final day harbour crossing boat support and your 2017 Madswimmer full tour support.
Marek for the final day land support
Daniel Brooks and Lucky Life Music for the soundtrack
OpenClipart-Vectors on Pixabay for the emoji
And thank you to my friends and family, for trying to, but not managing to, talk me out of this.

One Man, One Island, 120 Km, 16 Solo Swims, watch the full series here

14/08/2024

Day 14 - Hello Es Vedra

On this day, I had the pleasure of keeping Es Vedra in my view for 3.5 hours of the day, as I swam from Cala Codolar to Cala d`hort. An 8km route passing through some of the most beuaitufl beaches of the south west coast, including Cala Tarida, Moli and Vedella.

https://theibizaswim.com/vlog/

�After 2 hours and a few jet ski and boats cruising by at high pace, I found a natural rock spa to take a break in, to rest, nourish and hydrate, before continuing on into the beautiful, boat filled bay of Cala d’hort, with Es Vedra in view. Received a jelly fish sting while on camera, and decided, the next days swim around the island should rather skip my wishes of passing between Es Vedra and Es Vedranell, save time and distance, and keep it closer to the coast.

I finished up at 20:02, 4 hours after departing, and got in well in time to watch the beautiful sunset from the beach.

Thanks for joining me over the last two weeks for this epic and intense journey around the magical island of Ibiza.

Up next, watch this space as a damaged phone hinder documenting of my two biggest swims, but the solo pilgrimage and full focus saves me from some dangerous boat and Jetski close calls.
�Coming soon at TheIbizaSwim.

Thanks Daniel Brooks and Lucky Life Music for the soundtrack.

One Man, One Island, 120 Km, 16 Solo Swims, watch the full series here

13/08/2024

Day 13 - Passing The Cave

After a long nights sleep and an afternoon resting at home, with a few pains coming through in the body, this day was a short sunset dip from the beautiful alive and vibrant Cala Escondido wrapping round to Cala Codolar, with the beautiful Es Vedra coming into view as I passed by the magic and impressive cave of cala Comte, where many experiences have been had, hosted, captured and shared.

An easy one hour, leaving me with strength for the next swim ahead, 8km on to Cala d’hort.

Thanks for joining me for another episode. Watch the full series here at
https://theibizaswim.com/vlog/

Soundtrack: Daniel Brooks - Push - Lucky Life Music

One Man, One Island, 16 days swimming, 120km - The Ibiza Swim

12/08/2024

Day 12 - Swimming into my 40s

Following a chilled poolside birthday lunch and beachside dinner with special friends, I was back out in the waters of San Antonio just after 15:30 on day 1 of my 40s. Things sure have changed since my earlier ibiza rave days ;-) and happy for it, more stories to come on this topic soon.

You can now watch the full series at www.theibizaswim.com/vlog

As for the swim, I considered crossing the port and then hugging the coast, but soon decided it made more sense to go as the sardine swims (I made that up) and go directly across the deep waters to Punta des Farallons near the Torre d’en Rovira, and happy for it, I crossed those 5 km in just over two hours.

The second half got a bit wild with all kinds of boats and jetskis filling up what seemed like the San Antonio autopista, with me stuck in the middle, but I made it through safely. ��From there I wrapped around and passed through the boat filled bay of Cala Comte to enter into my destination of Cala Escondida in just over 4 hours, a total of 7.3km and reaching over 80km in total, with 40km to go.

And then chilled on the beach, and joined some friends for a beautiful sunset to end off the day.

Only a few more days to go… we’re two swims away from getting back to the east coast.
�And on we swim.

One Man, One Island, 120 Km, 16 Solo Swims, watch the full series here

10/08/2024

Day 10 - Wow, Just WOW

What a day this was. After a days rest and reconnecting at home, Maria joined me for the hike down to Cala Aubarca before I set off on my biggest swim I’ve ever done, 13.3 km to Punta Galera in 6 Hours. The conditions we as close to perfect as can be, and with my new goggles, I was able to enjoy the beauty and bliss both in and out the water with clear vision, including a surprise visit from 3 blue fish who circled me like sharks and then swam along with me for a way.

I was very happy to be swimming this route, as this was the missing leg of the 2017 Madswimmer island attempt which I was initially inspired to complete, and finally did on this day and the next day, on my birthday swim. I also got to swim through Ses Margalides, a very special place and moment to experience, and grateful to have been able to capture and share this with you here.

With enough light, I continued on past Cala Salada and wrapped up at the perfect sunset spot, Punta Galera, followed by an early birthday celebration dinner with Maria.

This was a great day, a big shift in many ways.

Day 11, I swim again, a short one, but another meaningful one, on my birthday. Stay tuned.

Thank you Airam Escobedo Salvadó for joining me for the hike down the mountain and for being such an important part of this epic and crazy adventure. Forever grateful.

Thanks Daniel Brooks & Lucky Life Music for the Music.

And a real big thanks to Ibiza’s seas, gods, fishes, and all the angels that kept me safe through these days.

More swims for inspiration coming soon… stay tuned

Theibizaswim.com

What a day this was. After a days rest and reconnecting at home, Maria joined me for the hike down to Cala Aubarca before I set off on my biggest swim I’ve e...

04/07/2024

Last month Mike & our team of creative capturers dived into Dalt Villa for 3 consecutive nights of conferences, live art, music, dance, performance, screenings & dancing at the Fantasía Group Show-Ibiza’s 2nd annual performing arts festival… producing a daily release throughout the weekend, we are happy to now share the full Aftermovie, featuring every single artist, performer & show featured at this years festival.

https://youtu.be/aHwkRhxfOXQ?si=G18_8GlRoOR7Y633

Congratulations to Lucia Barbiero for her creative direction & manifestation of this incredible project, all the teams for their love & support, all the artists for their art & performance, and all the audience for the presence & participation.

See you 2025 for year 3.

Soundtrack by KINTAR - Sudam
Edit by Ibiza with Mike

Thanks to the Lucky Life TV crew Manu Ruiz PH Rufus White - Eduardo de Miguel aka Ibiza Producciones - Mar Diez - Joao Pedro Rodriguez - Francisco Javier Perez Aranguren - Isa Flores

FANTASIA IBIZA FESTIVAL (FIF) is a platform that promotes local and international artists' culture, art, and creativity. It celebrates the artistic essence o...

28/05/2024

Celebrating 18 years
18 years ago, creation of the dream to ‘live a Lucky Life’ began with the first of many gatherings, bringing people together from across the globe, in celebration of life, music, sunshine, friendship and the shared dream for freedom.

What did you create ?
Lucky Life events, TV, Radio, Music, Travel, boat parties, themed events, club nights, tours, Ibiza YouTube series, interviews, festival films, DJ documentaries, cooking shows, concierge service, Ibiza guide,, weddings, birthdays, house parties, stag and hens dos, charity events, dinner parties, celebrations of every shape and form, DJs, live music, radio show, record label, Live Stream sets, photoshoots, retreats and more

Who did you co-create it with?

SO MANY FRIENDS, FAMILY and LOVES. Thank you, each and every one of you.

How did you create it?

An insane amount of hours, pushing myself near to the limit, studying, learning from the greats, inspiration, always learning new skills, recreating, refining, never ever giving up, investment, borrowing more than I knew how to handle, faking it until I was making it, keeping my side hustle, never burning bridges, blagging when needed, keeping the smile alive, even when there was a tear inside, giving others the freedom to create their way while adding to the evolution of the project.

What was it like?
Exciting, invigorating, challenging, testing, uplifting, costly, worth it, full of sacrifice, full of joy, full of friendship, full of love, longer than I expected, harder than I imagined, confusing, twisting, transformational, educational, satisfying, painful, scary, ecstatic, incredible, heart warming.

Why did you do it?
To prove that it is possible to do what we love, love what we do, and make a good living doing just that…

Did it work?
Yes, and somehow, it feels like i’ve only just begun.

Would you do it all again?
100%

What would you do differently?
Less self sacrifice, more self love. Up-skill before upscale, use what I have and nothing more.
Slow down, enjoy the process, stay true to my truth, allow, learn from and honour my failures, believe in myself even more.

Soundtrack by The Lucky Life Music Artists

18 years ago, creation of the dream to ‘live a Lucky Life’ began with the first of many gatherings, bringing people together from across the globe, in celebr...

11/01/2024

This is the Full Feature on our week with Woolhouse Studio's in Ibiza to share with you the behind the scenes process of an 11 artist photoshoot in Ibiza, as...

11/01/2024

Over the winter in Ibiza we are blessed with time to dig deep into the vault of all that our film and photo crews have captured over the years. As we speak, Ibiza with Mike and Rufus White are working on a golden piece of content that has been tucked away for over a decade and desperate to be seen, shared and received by YOU, our Lucky Life TV viewers... COMING SOON

While digging through, we remembered this incredible co-creation that took place back in 2012. A collaboration between ourselves, Woolhouse Studios, Essential Ibiza, Hotel Es Vive (now Hotel MIM Ibiza), Sands Ibiza Beach OD Hotels, British Airways, a crew of talented creatives and 11 top Ibiza featuring DJs and Artists.

Watch the full feature here including interviews and behind the scenes on the week long shoot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmUgtcPlQTA

Artist include:
Phil Hartnoll of Orbital
Nightmares On Wax
DJ Sneak
Marco Bailey
Cristian Varela
Melanie Blatt
Midland
DJ Steve Lawler
Raf Daddy (The 2 Bears)
Jaymo & Andy George
Danny Avila

Creatives directing and capturing include:
Emmaj Levin, Ibiza with Mike, Stefan Sieler, Nic Jauncey, Callum Haden, Trav Chris Wardle, Dan Head, Sarah Parker

More quality content from Ibiza, old and new, coming soon here on Lucky Life TV.

This is the Full Feature on our week with Woolhouse Studio's in Ibiza to share with you the behind the scenes process of an 11 artist photoshoot in Ibiza, as...

29/08/2023

Dear friends, next Tuesday 05.09 we invite you for a well needed summer reunion down on the sunset strip.

Its been another crazy season filled with all the full on fun & games that Ibiza has to offer, which also means, hardly a moment to catch up with our nearest and dearest, so next Tuesday, we open a space to connect, to reunite and to celebrate the incredible summer we've been blessed with so far.

We'll be down at Café del Mar Ibiza from early enjoying the sun setting to the balearic beats of resident Ken Fan followed by our label artists Ben Fhurst Trevor O'Neil & Rufus White together again for the first time this summer.

Plus, a special guest out on tour from Sydney Australia for our first private also celebrating his birthday, CHASE will be joining us along with the 11 tour guests for their Pacha Pre Party.

See you next Tuesday, 7pm to midnight.

14/04/2023

Thank to the all new & rapidly growing Ibiza Events Calendar for featuring our Eat Sleep Rave Retreat in their ‘Things to do in IBIZA’ page 🥳🏝🚀

Check it out for a comprehensive list of a load of cool activities & things for you to do on your next trip to the island 🙂

https://ibizaeventscalendar.com/things-to-do-in-ibiza/

25/03/2023

Join us this summer for the Eat Sleep Rave Retreat 🥳🏝

25/03/2023

We’re very proud & excited to present the new Eat Sleep Rave Retreat 2023 trailer … join us this summer for the very best balance of all that ibiza has to offer you 🥳🏝

15/02/2023

Experience Ibiza - with me 😉

Over the last 15 years I’ve been focused on finding the best ways to experience the magical island of Ibiza, and sharing these discoveries with You, my fellow Ibiza Lovers 🏝❤️🥳

I’ve been to every type of celebration experience you can imagine, from the world famous super clubs to private villa parties, cave raves, boat parties, forest raves, ecstatic dances & even something called a ‘massage party’ … 🥳✋🤚😘

However attending parties is not all I’ve done since moving to this island which sure does have it all.

I’ve also ventured much deeper into my spiritual journey, with the more well known practises of yoga, meditation & breathwork, to the lesser known Temazcal sweat lodge, 3 day fire ceremonies, sound baths, story sharing projects and later, hosting sacred circles venturing into our dark, to find our light.

And as I searched for the answers & meaning to life, Ibiza introduced me to an extensive range of alternative wellness practitioners, from Quantum Medicine, Magnet therapy and psychics to inner child reconnection, voice activation & soul alignment, to name just a few 🪄 ❤️💫

And now, I’ve curated a finely tuned itinerary of the best of Ibiza to share with You. I’ll be hosting You for a 7 day immersive & inclusive experience, staying at one of our beautiful ibiza villas & being entertained, fed, hosted, transported & cared for by my favourite wellness practitioners, DJs, musicians, chefs and service providers which I’ve tried, tested & highly reccomend.

If you’re looking for something special this summer, a holiday that leaves you reenergised, realigned, satisfied & ready for your return to life, then please do get in touch, the Eat Sleep Rave Retreat is made for You.

We’re now taking bookings for 1-9 July with a special Valentines 10% discount running until this Sunday 19 Feb.

For more info - www.eatsleepraveretreat.com - or contact me directly, I am so excited to host you this summer on Ibiza 🏝❤️🥳

12/02/2023

TEST RUN

Getting ready for summer in more ways than one … and if there’s anything that the tougher times through the pandemic pause have taught me, it’s to upskill 📽💻🚁💻🥳 & multitask 🤹

Summer 2023 - are you ready ?

Watch this space, much more coming soon.

And if you haven’t yet, click on the link in bio to find out about my most exciting project of the year (decade 😉)

02/08/2022

In the middle of the hottest, busiest and most intense summer the island has experienced in some time, we invite you to simply... take it easy... with me & the Lucky Life family & friends at Alma Eat Is Life beach restaurant for our weekly Thursday Club.

From 18:00, join us for a swim in the sea, followed by a cocktail or smoothie, while an eclectic mix of music by our talented trio of label artists soundtracks a nourishing night for the body and soul.

We look forward to enjoying some down time with you, to chill, connect and celebrate this Lucky Life we’re living right here, right now on the magical island of Ibiza.

Contact us at Lucky Life or hit up your hosts Ibiza with Mike & Ben Fhurst for dinner reservations or pop down anytime for a drink.

See you this Thursday

Join The Club ;-)

Music by Ben Fhurst - Trevor O'Neil - Rufus White

15/06/2022

Will you be NAUGHTY or will you be NICE ?

Get on the guestlist for tomorrow night at Pikes Ibiza as we celebrate 16 Years of Lucky Life
🥳💃🪩🕺🎂
https://bit.ly/3QbLXFV

From 22:00 - 04:00

Outdoors we’ll be showcasing THE GIRLS, our new talents on the terrace while in the club THE BOYS from Lucky Life Music will be soundtracking Freddie’s all night.

+ Live Aura paintings and the usual nice & naughtiness our much loved Pikes parties are renowned for.

See you there for the very first ‘danceable’ Lucky Life Party in over 2 years !!! Woohooo

Get on the guestlist at: LINK IN BIO

Line Up:

LUCKY LIFE MUSIC
BOYS IN THE CLUB

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LUCKY LIFE NEW TALENTS
GIRL ON THE TERRACE




Video by Mike Parry
Soundtrack Horatio ‘Lazard Island’ Lucky Life Music
Miss Naughty & Nice - BLONDEWEARINGBLACK
Model hair & make up Julia Goral

02/06/2022

Last month, the Casa Colonial Ibiza family put on an amazing show for their summer 2022 opening with a range of food stalls, live music, DJ's, live performers, a market and a wide range of flavours and entertainment spread all across the venue and we were there to capture the magic as it unfolded from day into night.

Ibiza is back and in full swing and we can't wait to see you all here for your next ibiza visit. Connect with us to help create your perfect Ibiza getaway.

With love from Lucky Life

19/05/2022

And so the summer of parties begin 🪩. We get the decks & dance floor warmed up this Saturday night at the brand new Out Ibiza below The Beach Star Ibiza over in Cala de Bou where the Lucky Life djs Trevor O'Neil & Rufus White along with Mike Parry host the Terrace while Antton Jason Bye & Graham Sahara take on the Main Room.

Connect with a pm for vLp entrance with a drink on arrival included.

OUT IBIZA - SATURDAY NIGHT 21.05.22 - 23:59-05:00

Enjoy this backstage teaser checking out the club before doors opened last weekend, plus some good time clips from each of the djs & our label nights out at Pacha Space Ibiza BooomIbiza and more
Soundtrack : ‘All Night Long’ - Daniel Brooks - Lucky Life Music

16/05/2022

SAVE THE DATE(S) for a series of monthly events in celebration of the sweet 16 years of Lucky Life adventures we´ve had the pleasure of sharing with all you wonderful people around the world.

We begin with Pikes Ibiza on June 16th and will soon be announcing many more of our favourite Ibiza (and international) locations where the good times shall be goin down.

With Lucky Life Music artists plus special invited guests along the way, plus performances, live art, new music and much more for you to enjoy with us, we're super excited to entertain YOU, our much loved Lucky Ones.

Celebrating soon at a venue near YOU.

🥳💃🕺🤩

14/05/2022

Live from Ibiza with Mike

https://youtu.be/XjwN8D5t_MQ

Ibiza with Mike goes Live to share some news and updates on what's happening in Ibiza. From the opening parties to the accommodation prices, services we offe...

13/05/2022

It’s a Lucky Day

04/05/2022

Need some ibiza vibes in your life ? Check out the latest episode from last weeks International Music Summit featuring highlights from industry interviews, IMS parties, a sneak peek into Eats Everything at Pikes Ibiza for the epic Back To Mine party and of course, the Dalt Vila grande finale

https://youtu.be/zD0qd2qeK4o

Soundtrack includes :

Adam Nics & Vale of Tears tracks on our Label

Welcome to the Lucky Life TV report from the IMS Ibiza 2022 edition. I’ve just had the pleasure of attending the first International Music Summit taking plac...

29/04/2022

Yesterday was full of fun conversations & quality connections for day 2 the IMS as we filmed & flowed our way through destino with Petra from The Soundgarden joining us and our label artist Rufus White in for meets & lectures too. In our 13th years running a YouTube channel we finally got to sit down & talk strategy with YouTube direct, thank you Graham Sahara, we connected with Last Night A DJ Saved My Life team about some potential charity collaborations, found new SA homegrown friends from Durban SA Smirnoff SA comp winners, caught up with some of our film clients and then journeyed on to Pikes Ibiza for Back To Mine presents Eats Everything (this part coming up in a separate video soon)

Up next day 3 for interviews & one of the islands best parties up at Dalt vila work heritage site tonight

Loving Life ... Thank you International Music Summit and Destino Pacha for having us.

17/04/2022

THE RESURRECTION BEGINS

https://mailchi.mp/79469e62f3c2/the-resurrection-begins

Click on for our latest highlights from your Lucky Land ... Ibiza