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Anthropologist paid £30,000 to study airport - Tom Hanks once made a film about a man who lived in an airport terminal, while out-of-luck Irish chef Gareth Delaney did it for real at Gatwick.

Tracking down the world's best guide - Telegraph Travel has again joined with Wanderlust magazine in the search for the world's best guide.

Travel news in brief - A round-up of the week's travel news, including advice for passengers flying with Japan Airlines.

Holiday deals of the week - Late offers to Dubai, Egypt and Jamaica where, according to a Post Office survey, your pound will go furthest.

New York's best new hotels - Wondering where to stay in the Big Apple? Fiona Duncan reviews its new and revamped hotels.

Evacuation at Manchester Airport: white powder 'harmless' - Containers of white powder which led to the evacuation of an airport check-in area have been declared harmless.

Evacuation at Manchester Airport after white powder sparks security scare - Part of Manchester Airport was evacuated after a man carrying a white powder onto a plane sparked a security scare.

Man trapped in Channel Tunnel to sue Eurostar - A Eurostar passenger stuck on a train for five hours during the series of breakdowns before Christmas is suing for "false imprisonment".

Ronnie Corbett's Marrakesh - The Moroccan city's lingering, magical sense of the exotic never fails to entrance the comedian Ronnie Corbett.

Val d'Isère skiers face avalanche dangers off piste - British skiers are being warned of the dangers of going off piste following the death of a Swede this week in an avalanche in Val d'Isère.

Turkey: cool for catamarans on the Lycian Coast - Unable to face a monohull, Clare Mann cast aside her prejudices and chartered a catamaran.

Matt on travel: rail transport - Our favourite Matt cartoons on the subject on train travel.

Insurers reject claims from drunken skiers - Think before you drink on the slopes- as insurers warn drunken skiers they will not pay out if the worst comes to the worst.

Afro Modern: Journeys Through the Black Atlantic - A preview of the new exhibition at the Tate Liverpool, which traces the artistic impact of black cultures from around the Atlantic.

Coming up: what's on in the world of travel - The best forthcoming events, including a display involving 24 animatronic dinosaurs in Oxford Street.

The 40-something ski bum: blog three - Our columnist discovers why an ugly, smelly hat is essential kit for an off-piste mountain guide.

Spain 2010: summer holiday planning guide - After falling out of favour last year, Spain is fighting back with some cut-price deals, says Fred Mawer.

Spain 2010: getting there and around - Fred Mawer highlights the best routes to Spain by air, rail and sea.

Spain 2010: accommodation guide - Our complete guide to hotel holidays, self-catering and villa breaks in Spain, from big tour operators to independent specialists.

Spain 2010: activity and specialist holidays - Fred Mawer chooses the best active, cultural and specialist interest holidays in Spain.

Ask Gill: short-changed over extra legroom - Gill Charlton looks into a flight booking complaint; and advises on a wedding anniversary trip to Yellowstone National Park.

Just Back: Youth re-discovered in Prague - This week's writing competition winner is Margaret Wood for her tale of a rejuvenating trip to Prague.

Travel feedback of the week: January 16-22 - Readers offer their thoughts on recent stories and issues. This week: France, Hawaii, and greeting etiquette when abroad.

No-frills airlines 'better for environment' - Passengers who fly with no-frills carriers leave a softer "carbon footprint" than those on full-service airlines, new research has shown.

Mount Kilimanjaro: Climb and punishment - Liz Hunt follows in celebrity footsteps up into the rarefied air of Mount Kilimanjaro.