INDIA – Rafat Ali has traveled enough in the last year to fill three passports. In this photo essay, he captures mosques in New Delhi and Aligarh in India.
India, home to over 1.4 billion people, pulses with energy in its crowded streets, stadiums, and festivals. For adventurous travelers, diving into the crowds offers an authentic taste of the nations chaotic vibrancy. Here are five exceptional ways to connect with Indias masses firsthand. Attend a Cricket Match Anywhere in India Cricket is more than a sport in India—its a religion. Played on streets, fields, and grand stadiums, it unites millions. Icons like Sachin Tendulkar are revered as gods.
Make 2011 unforgettable with these meaningful, globe-spanning experiences, drawn from Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2011. From jungle treks and cricket fever to historic races and timeless rituals, heres our expert-curated list of the years top 10 activities. 1. Hug a Tree in the Amazon The United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of the Forest, with events worldwide from El Salvador to Bulgaria aimed at promoting and preserving global woodlands. Celebrate by visiting the ultimat
Two years ago, I spotted a tiger in the wild for the first time at Bandavgarh National Park—a spine-tingling moment that still sends shivers down my spine. We tracked her for nearly half an hour along a dirt track as she moved silently through thick undergrowth, her progress marked by rustling bushes. Every few minutes, a deep growl echoed through the air. The anticipation was electric. So close—would she pounce or vanish? Instead, she emerged calmly onto the track, crossing right in front of ou
