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Simon Calder: Stansted stands still as snow stumps security

The man who pays his way

Something to Declare: Holland in bloom; Dengue fever in Malaysia; Vietnam Airlines; airline charges

Destination of the week: Holland in bloom

2. More rights for train travellers

Ten ways to weatherproof Britain

There is no such thing as "the wrong kind of snow": this is just the wrong kind of country to cope with extreme weather.

Campaign trail: Burma's opposition mleader mAung San SuuKyi

Simon Calder: Tyranny and the tourist's conscience

The man who pays his way

Flight risk? Travel should be for good business reasons
The harbour at St John’s

On the edge in Newfoundland's capital

Slice Of The City: St John's - One of the most fascinating and historic of Canada's cities will soon be only a five-hour flight from the UK, says Simon Calder

Record crowd: A day's worth of passengers at Heathrow could fill the Olympic stadium three times over

Simon Calder: 'Armageddon Thursday' at Heathrow?

The man who pays his way

The Costa Concordia cruise ship lies on its side after running aground off the coast of the Tuscan island of Giglio

Simon Calder: Tragic failings aboard Costa's 'temple of fun'

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Light show: Aurora Borealis in Norway

Traveller's Guide: Northern Lights

This winter and next are the ideal times to view the magical Aurora Borealis. Simon Calder looks north.

Sunk? SeaFrance has sailed into financial oblivion

Simon Calder: How Brits can benefit from French subsidies

The man who pays his way

Cliff hanger: San Diego has 70 miles of coastline

48 Hours: San Diego

A mild and sunny winter awaits in California's second-biggest city.

Simon Calder: How Tunisair put a spanner in the works

The man who pays his way

Holiday costs set to soar – even if you've already paid

Travel giant to levy extra charges on travellers to cover the costs of currency fluctuations

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No secularism please, we're British

No secularism please, we're British

Arguments about the role of religion in national life have recently acquired a new urgency
Harold Tillman: 'Chinese tourists can save the high street – if we let them'

Harold Tillman interview

'Chinese tourists can save the high street – if we let them'
Working as a jail torturer ruined my life

Working as a jail torturer ruined my life

Meet the former soldier who has joined the political prisoners he tortured in Turkey's Mamak prison by suing the generals who led a regime of terror
The local high street jet shop

The local high street jet shop

Got a spare $50m and can't stand the queues at Heathrow? Get yourself down to London's first private plane dealership
Do you like your doctor? It could be the death of you

Do you like your doctor?

It could be the death of you...
The mysterious affair of how Agatha Christie is teaching foreigners English

How Agatha Christie is teaching foreigners English

Twenty of the author's novels have been adapted and presented with learning notes and a CD
Six Grammys, five years off: Adele puts love before career

Six Grammys, five years off

Adele puts love before career
The 10 Best binoculars

The 10 Best binoculars

From no-frills to bins with digital cameras
Milan for £300

Milan for £300?

A cultural family holiday - on a budget - to Italy's most stylish city
'Black-hole' resorts: Turn up, tune out, log off

'Black-hole' resorts

Turn up, tune out, log off
New Arsenal face an old question of credibility in San Siro

New Arsenal face an old question of credibility in San Siro

Remodelled since winning in Milan in 2008, for all their consistency – and prize-money – Wenger's side are yet to claim a European title
James Lawton: This prodigal son deserves no forgiveness

James Lawton: This prodigal son deserves no forgiveness

City would be putting their desire to win title ahead of morals if Tevez plays for them
Mark Cavendish: Is Olympic gold at end of the rainbow?

Mark Cavendish interview

Is Olympic gold at end of the rainbow?
Apple admits it has a human rights problem

Apple admits it has a human rights problem

After years of complaints and workers' suicides in China the technology giant faces up to the human cost of its gadgets
Peter Moore: 'I feel guilty I'm the only one alive'

Peter Moore interview

'I feel guilty I'm the only one alive'