Latest Travel News: College Football Excitement and Delhi Commonwealth Games Update
Discover the latest in travel this week, with expert tips to enhance your journeys:
Experience Authentic American Culture at College Football Games
Insights from Lonely Planet's US Travel Editor, Robert Reid:
As fall arrives in the US, skip NFL games and head to college football matchups, kicking off this weekend. Amid vibrant autumn foliage, college towns buzz on Saturdays with tailgate parties, spirited chants, throwback uniforms, and traditions like pony-led wagons parading after scores. Iconic venues in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, or Gainesville, Florida, showcase intense passion—evident in the roaring crowds during even minor plays—and a balanced 50:50 male-female audience.
This season, Lonely Planet launches the Lonely Planet College Football Poll, debuting in week two after teams have played their openers.
Commonwealth Games in Delhi: What Travelers Need to Know
From Lonely Planet's Asia-Pacific Travel Editor, Shawn Low:
The 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi welcome over 4,000 athletes from 73 nations for 285 events, starting October 3. However, travelers should note ongoing challenges: construction delays and sluggish ticket sales. Monitor updates, and if you're an athlete or fan with trips booked, consult your travel agent about refund options.
Planning a visit to Delhi? Explore our forum for game-time advice and our experts' top 20 must-do experiences in the city.
More Global Travel Highlights:
Best time to buy tickets: Economists reveal the formula - NileGuide
Explore eerie abandoned theme parks - NileGuide
New and refreshed museums worldwide - LA Times
Grand Ole Opry reopens in Nashville with a twang! - Huffington Post
Hurricane avoidance strategies - Huffington Post
That's your weekly roundup—stay tuned for next week's updates, or share your travel tips in the comments below.



