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Schnapps to it

Christina Pfeiffer delights in European Yuletide from the vantage of a luxury Danube cruise. more

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Indonesia unveils giant Jesus statue

Muslim-majority Indonesia has unveiled one of Asia's tallest Jesus Christ statues in the mainly Christian town of Manado.

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Australia

Jailhouse rock

This former execution site is just about the best place to hang around on the harbour, writes Dugald Jellie.

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The nightmare before Christmas

It's the constant queuing up that really starts to get to you. You arrive at the airport to find 10,000 of your closest friends all trying to check in. You make it through that, and they've all beaten you to the security check. Then there's another interminable wait to have your passport...

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Travel media

World's top 10 views

Photos For travelers who enjoy breath-taking views, website Askmen.com has come up with a list of 10 of the world's best.

Short breaks

Above the underworld

Bruce Elder catches up on progress at an old favourite.

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Activities

Creatures with comforts

David Scott treks in splendid isolation on Maria Island, on three feasts a day.

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Fact sheets

Lisbon

Seen from the river, Lisbon is an impressionist picture of low-rise ochre and pastel, punctuated by church towers and domes.

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Your Travel

Cheap, in any language

Tips Grab your passport and a fistful of dollars - it's sale time.

Readers' snapshots

I took this photo in Zanzibar, Tanzania, where the Masai tribespeople come to sell jewellery ...

Readers' Guide

Rio de Janeiro - From samba to sun-bleached Copacabana, your tips on enjoying the city.