British company Cobalt Light Systems says they’ve developed a scanning machine that could put an end to those pesky restrictions that ban liquids in carry-on luggage.

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After years of globe-trotting, a New York couple started this website called “Eat Your World” that is simply a guide to local foods.

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Holy shit! This hike along the face of Mount Huashan in China, thousands of feet in the air, is one of the most dangerous attractions in the world. Yeah, that’s right! It’s an attraction!

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Turkish Airlines will introduce wireless internet access to their wide-body fleet, starting with a B777, following their ground-breaking introduction in November last year of live TV on board of flights across the Atlantic. The Internet service will first be available on transatlantic flights, too, before being expanded to the rest of the network.

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Going to an airport – whether it is a connection or plain simple departure – can be stressful with all that security lines and pat-downs, parking, or baggage check-ins. To relieve you of all these, San Francisco International is opening a yoga room for you to work out all that tension while waiting for your connecting flight.

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Embark offers series of apps that provides straightforward public transportation directions and related information, like advisories, on your smartphone (iPhone or Android). They’re simple, fast, and really useful whether you’re exploring a new city or just need to know how to get around the one you live in.

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The number of nations whose citizens are eligible for visas on arrival (VoA) in India is likely to be expanded to include 13 countries largely from Europe, south-east and central Asia after a review convened by the PMO felt security conditions need not be a hurdle to promote tourism.

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If you’re living in a city or town that has sights or activities to offer, then you can very well start your own small business by organizing tours; and visitors can find group or solo activities or tours at their next destination. Hosting and managing activities is not easy, but Gidsy attempts to make it easy for you!

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The Almaty Metro in Kazakhstan, that opened on December 1, 2011, is the newest metro rail in the world. It is just one month old and it took them 23 years to build it!

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With all the social networking sites out there, your friends will recommend restaurants, places to see and must-visit places when you’re off to that next exotic destination. How do you remember all these places?

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Cape Town is the best destination in the world; The Phoenix Resort in Belize is the best hotel; and the United States is home to seven of the top 25 beaches in the world. That’s according to travel review site TripAdvisor, which has released the results of its 2012 Travelers’ Choice Awards, based on millions of user reviews.

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Although there are no specific rules or regulations to know when is the best time to purchase air tickets, everyone uses their own timing strategies. Travel agents and websites alike will tell you that you’re bound to pay an arm and leg if you’re too close to the flight, or you’ll see that same fare drop if you book too many months in advance.

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Here are some tips on availing a Dubai Transit Visa to make a trip to the Emirates smoother. Dubai has been one of the principal transit points of international airways and sea-routes globally.

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Consumers can now plot their train journeys on Google Maps following a partnership with TheTrainline.

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Considering the high temperatures in India, air-conditioned coaches are the preferred way of train traveling in terms of comfort and not-so-expensive rates, as compared to Europe. So if you are traveling through the “AC Class” of Indian Railways starting this February then make sure to carry an proof of identification.

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Walking Tour guide of Santiago de Chile is now available on Amazon Kindle and B&N Nook.

Santiago Walking Tour
	Being the political and cultural center, walk through Centro in Santiago, which is the capital city of Chile. Price: $2.99 Price: $2.99

Here are some news and updates on various airlines and airports that we didn’t post last week. El Al websites hit by hackers. AirBerlin and Etihad Airways start direct Berlin-Abu Dhabi services. Garuda Indonesia launches Tokyo-Bali service. Singapore Airlines A380 now serving New York. And more.

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Backpacking is one of the best ways to travel and we always recommend packing it light. Although walking around a city is the best way to experience the architecture and culture, walking through connections at the airports, especially if your next flight is a mile away, can be tiring. But now you can avoid all the walking and zip through the airport with Gustavo Brenck’s ‘Gig Pack’, a convertible scooter backpack for everyday use.

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Google has announced (currently in beta and by invite only) a new service, known as Schemer, which attempts to show local destination ideas based on tips from your (Google+) friends, celebrities and professional destination content producers.

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Aurora expert Mike Kosch thinks 2012 will be a great year to view the magnificent Aurora Borealis because the sun has a cycle around 12 years long, during which the number of sunspots – dark areas indicating intense magnetic activity – go up and down.

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