It’s time now to wrap the our favourite links from around the web.

Robin Esrock visits the New 7 Wonder’s of the World and lives to tell about the experience.

Ever wonder what’s in airline food, or how to upgrade your dish? Read Chris Elliot’s 5 Things Airlines Won’t Tell You About Their Food.

Upgrade: Travel Better reveals how jet contrails affect the weather.

Under a tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, Perceptive Travel reminds us that humanity is the last frontier that truly needs exploring.

20/20 asks: what makes people happy? The answer will probably surprise you.

Enjoy the weekend!

Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie is the founder and editor of Brave New Traveler. Aside from writing, he spends his time exploring the fundamental nature of existence and wishing he did more backpacking.