China Williamsraises a glass to some of Bangkok's finest drinking spots

  Whether you're in town for the museums or the nightlife, Paul Hamilosrecommends the ideal place to stay in Madrid

  Misshapen walnut whips, crumbled flakes and jerry-cans of other chocolate waste are about to power a British expedition's lorry more than 4,500 miles across the Sahara to Timbuktu

  Youth hostels are facing a new obstacle on their long hike from their walking-boots and knapsack stereotype to a more 24-hour party people appeal

  Â·Security at shopping malls to guard against car bombs ·Guidance for cinemas, theatres and restaurants

  Tensions between Egypt and the British Museum threaten to overshadow the show, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, which sees objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun displayed in Britain for the first time in 35 years

  Jamie Bakerset out on a 30-day trek in South America, capturing the sunrise and sunset everyday. These images are an extract from the resulting exhibition Marathon Man

  Hettie Judahcontinues our guide to Eurostar cities with her personal selection of the best hotels in the Belgian capital

  Security restrictions blamed for causing major delays at UK airports will be relaxed from next year, it was reported today

  As Eurostar services move to St Pancras, we look back on 13 years of international passenger service from Waterloo.

  Benji Lanyadoputs his finger on the bloggers' pulse to bring you the best of the new Eurostar's big two destinations

  Tomorrow, the first high-speed Eurostar leaves from St Pancras. Angelique Chrisafis helps you find your ideal Parisian pad with her insider guide to the capital's hotels