Here I am on one of the best beaches in Florida — and possibly the world — and the birds are having more fun than I am. Actually, they don't even look like they're having that great a time, as they're all standing seriously in formation and facing forward (except for the ones who are […]

I wasn't paying attention to the TV screen, so when I heard the Moldy Peaches' distinctive doo-doo-ing I just assumed Juno was on again (HBO has been showing it a lot lately). But no. It was a commercial for The Atlantis, the fancy mega-resort in the Bahamas. The words to "Anyone Else But You" have […]

(photos by Brian Overfelt) Of all the bucolic villages that line the California coast, it’s a safe bet to say that Half Moon Bay — 25 miles south of San Francisco — has the ability to dishearten and mystify tourists the most. Due to its unpredictable weather and its position nestled against low-lying mountains, Half […]

Paging all those who are unemployed. And those who are worried they might lose their jobs in the next six months. And those who have ever dreamed of living on a remote tropical island. Well, that should cover most of you. Tourism Queensland (as in Australia) has just launched a global search to fill "The […]