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From a 2.5m-year-old knife to the first ball court and earliest painting, find out where humankind's oldest creations can be seen.

Ski & snow

For the best early season skiing and lots of tips on non-ski fun on the snow, turn to our powder-powered page.

Amelia Earhart and other pioneering travellers who disappeared
As Amelia, the Hilary Swank movie about the pioneering female aviator Amelia Earhart, is released, we look at the mysteries of adventurers who vanished in the course of their journeys - never to be seen again
The greatest new buildings on Earth
St Paul's, the Egyptian pyramids, the Colosseum, even the Sydney Harbour Bridge - we are used to gasping at the architectural marvels of the past when we travel but why not sneak a peek at the very latest and greatest feats of building worldwide?
Friday the 13th: most haunted places on the planet
Chilling real stories behind ghostly visitations around the world
Where can you go skiing and diving in the same day?
British Columbia offers one of the widest ranges of adventure or activity based holidays, all in fairly close proximity
The best in travel in 2010
Start packing: we reveal the juiciest bits from a new Lonely Planet book on top travelling trends next year

The world’s most extravagant restaurants
These shrines to dining belong to another world. Fancy eating underwater? Or accompanied by an extraordinary firework display? How about sushi for US$400, or a £58 starter?
World's strangest bars
Crawl with us around some of the oddest drinking spots on the planet
10 unforgettable meals worldwide
Breakfasts of the world
Best tasting breaks in Britain and abroad

More inspiring travel features

Rock around the clock in Hamburg
Laura Wurzal enjoys the music scene of this hip German city.
Skye takes you to the edge
Unspoiled, glorious and dramatic, there are many reasons to visit the remote islands off the coast of Scotland.
Take a luxury ride through the Rockies
Explore wild and rugged landscapes from the comfort of a train carriage.
From Red Sea splendour to Luxor's ancient wonders
Find out about the wonders of the ancient world from a glamorous perspective.
Caribbean cruising for a younger generation
Enjoy Las Vegas-style luxury and a little old-fashion glamour on a cruise to remember.
Brace yourself for stunning Chamonix
Enjoy the wonders of this beautiful resort, nestled in a beautiful valley in the French Alps and overlooked by majestic Mont Blanc
Edinburgh: Enhancing the old and embracing the new
Embrace the old and discover the new in Scotland's capital city.
Play in Prague
Discover the beautiful past and funky nightlife of Prague.
Getting away from it all in Tuscany
Get away from it all in the hills of Italy's Tuscany.

Picture postcard: travel matchmaker

What's your ideal holiday?
Is adventure your middle name? Or are you in the game for escapism, hedonism or good old-fashioned family fun? Find out which holiday suits you best with our short travel personality test.

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