Palma de Mallorca, its bold cathedral golden on the waterfront, and purple mountains behind. There are times when you want to stay in one place for a week and explore in depth. A good cruise ...

Teacher’s music straddles the proto-anthems of another "honest" and "earthy" Northern band, Elbow, and the post-punk quiet ... She was supposed to accompany Purple Mountains, the group of David Berman ...

Visiting Southern California’s archipelago takes planning and an adventurous spirit, but it’s worth the effort.