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Streetside Bestsellers

2009-11-09T16:00:00Z

Food writer and Modern Spice cookbook author Monica Bhide recently returned from visiting her family in India, and we asked her to share some glimpses of contemporary life she noticed while there. You can read her previous posts here and here.

I have always loved to read, and I love a bargain. In India, the way to find out what titles are hot is through street vendors who sell their wares along the Delhi roads. When you stop at a traffic light, they come up to your car to sell books and magazines. They only carry books that are on the bestseller list. Almost all the vendors I spoke with were illiterate, yet they could tell me a bit about each book they carried. Mostly the description was "Oh, Madam, very good, very good book. You like. Nice. Nice." Everything from Dan Brown to Paulo Coelho was "nice, nice."

In addition to books, these vendors sell many other different products like windshield wipers, cleaning cloths, and children's toys. Bargaining is a must. I bought Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger for Rs.100 (a bit over $2), bargained down from Rs. 250 (about $5). Bestsellers at a price I love--what is not to like? Of course, you have to be fast and learn to bargain in under three minutes, which is the time cars usually stop at long traffic lights.

Photo: Monica Bhide

Author - India - Monica Bhide - Shopping - Publications

Daily Radar: 11.09.09

2009-11-09T13:00:00Z

We've all done it--used our luggage as a seat while waiting in endless lines at the airport. But Dutch designer Erik De Nijs took that action to a whole new level when he created Suited Case, a collection of suitcases that can be fitted together to create a couch. Says the artist, "When a familiar object from home is taken with you on a trip you feel much more at ease. And which object is more familiar then your own comfortable couch." [Neatorama]
Living like a modern-day Jack Kerouac is the newest trend. Take the Dudley family. Dad Dave lost his job and, figuring it would cost his family $3,000 per month to continue to live in their house or $300 per month to live in an RV, he and his wife decided to pack up the kids and live on the road, or "Anywhere, U.S.A." Find out how they do it on this Today show special, or learn about how other families are living on the road at FamiliesOnTheRoad.com. [TODAY]

Photo: via Neatorama

Suitcase - Luggage - Travel - Shopping - Dutch language

Today's Pic: Harmony in Mozambique

2009-11-06T21:30:00Z

National Geographic Magazine's International Photo Contest has just ended, and the judges have some tough decisions to make. But you can be a judge, too, and vote for your favorite image in the People, Places, and Nature categories. Here's last year's People winner, taken by Ilvy Njiokiktjien in Mozambique:

The verdict: "This is one of those wonderful moments when everything comes together visually," says freelance photojournalist Maggie Steber. "There is a musical rhythm to the image." National Geographic design editor Darren Smith agrees: "The composition is intriguing with the mirroring of the women's bodies. I find it to be very harmonious and soothing. There is something reassuring in the play between the colors, shadows, and light. It appears simple at first but gets more complicated the more you look at it."

For more images, visit the weekly galleries on National Geographic Magazine's site and vote for your favorite images. Viewer's Choice winners will be announced in early December. Check out the gallery of last year's Viewer's Choice favorites. Voting closes November 8.

National Geographic Society - Africa - National Geographic - Photography - Arts

Building a Greener Greensburg

2009-11-06T19:00:00Z

Last year, we wrote about a progressive green community with a fitting name--Greensburg, Kansas--that continues to set new standards in eco-development.

After a May 2007 tornado ravaged this town of 1,500 residents, the community voted to rebuild Greensburg as energy-efficient as possible. According to a New York Times article, community leaders' goals were to "build a sense of economic dynamism that would generate new businesses and jobs and persuade Greensburg's talented young people not to leave."

One of the newest additions to the town, the Sun Chips Business Incubator (above), is designed to help local businesses recover after the tornado. The Business Incubator, completed in May 2009, received a LEED Platinum rating, the highest rating possible, due to its greater than 50% energy savings and innovative water reuse system. Strategic window placement and skylights allow the Incubator to be mostly day lit, while photovoltaic panels mounted on the roof supply 10% of the building's energy needs. Water from the sinks and showers is collected and reused to flush the toilets.
Greensburg is also the first U.S. city to have 100% LED street lighting (left). The project, completed in February 2009, involved replacing the city's 303 streetlights with LED lamps. Not only will the city save an estimated 70% on energy and maintenance costs, but the lights will allow the residents to star gaze while keeping the roads safely lit. This is because the LED streetlights minimize nighttime light pollution by focusing the lamps down towards the ground.

In just two years, Greensburg has managed to dramatically rebuild while also becoming an example for sustainable communities everywhere. And, with projects like the upcoming Chain of Eco-Homes that will study the most effective and comfortable ways of eco-friendly living, Greensburg shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.

Photos: greensburgks.org (top); Greensburg Greentown (bottom)

Greensburg Pennsylvania - Environment - Energy - Technology - Kansa

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2009-11-06T19:00:00Z

I Heart My City: Andy's Edinburgh

2009-11-06T16:00:00Z

Hello city lovers! Andy Hayes, author of the Edinburgh Walking Guides, takes us on a stroll through his favorite city.

Want to see your city on IT? Copy and paste our list of fill-in-the-blank questions into an e-mail, fill in your answers, and send your responses to IntelligentTravel@ngs.org. And if you're still waiting for us to feature yours, fear not! We're going to keep posting as long as we keep getting them (please include photos and links!).

Edinburgh, Scotland is My City

The first place I take a visitor from out of town is a walk down the Royal Mile. It's the heart of the city and where most of the popular attractions are.

When I crave fish and chips I always go to Bene's on the Royal Mile - if it's fit for royalty then it works for me.

To escape the city I head for the Water of Leith Walkway. It's 12 miles long but you can do any number of sections, or the whole thing if you feel like.

If I want to have good coffee I go to Artisan Roast.

For complete quiet, I can hide away with a stroll down the Innocent Railway Tunnel bike path. It's so easy to reach from the city centre, yet miles away from the world.

If you come to my city, get your picture taken with a bagpiper. I suppose it's just what is done.

If you have to order one thing off the menu from any pub it has to be haggis! Don't ask what it is, just try it.

Locals know to skip Princes Street and check out the boutiques on Cockburn Street as well as hidden alleyways across the city.

When I'm feeling cash-strapped I go for a nice pub meal. Greyfriars Bobbys Bar does a mean steak and ale pie.

Photo ops in my city include anywhere in Holyrood Park and the best vantage points are anywhere near the castle.

The most random thing about my city is all of the old medieval things that are still around and sometimes in use. We used the medieval wells up until 1992, and of course Holyrood Palace is still the Queen's official residence in Scotland.

In my city, an active day outdoors involves hiking outside the city.

My city's best museum is the National Museum of Scotland (below). Don't miss the current "all about Scotland" exhibit upstairs.

My favorite jogging/walking route is around Queens Drive in Holyrood Park. It's not quite as high as Arthur's Seat, but the views are just as good (but you'll work for 'em!).

For a night of dancing or live music, go to the Cowgate. Everyone will be there!

Negociants is the spot for late-night eats.

To find out what's going on at night and on the weekends, read The List or The Skinny.

You can tell if someone is from my city if they have a Scottish accent but you can still understand them. Barely.

In the spring you should check out Cramond Beach and Cramond Island to clear out the cobwebs and gear up for better weather.

In the summer you should enjoy our great parks and sunny spots while it is warm--don't forget the picnic.

In the fall you should make the most of the Edinburgh Festival while it's here. In late autumn you can even go bramble picking, which is a lot of fun.

In the winter you should enjoy a warm drink in a cosy pub. The days are short and the nights are long, but Edinburgh is gorgeous after dark.

For a great breakfast joint try Clarinda's Tearoom at the bottom of the Royal Mile. Best scones in Scotland.

Just outside my city, you can visit the Pentlands, for great hillwalking and views.

The best way to see my city is on foot. Without a doubt.

If my city were a pet it would be puppy. Cute and lovable, but a bit messy on occasion.

If I didn't live in a city, I'd live back in Amsterdam, where I was before living here. Edinburgh doesn't have canals, and Amsterdam doesn't have steep hills, but otherwise the two cities have similar character and charm.

The best book about my city is mine, of course--The Historic Walking Guide to Edinburgh.

When I think about my city, the song that comes to mind is Auld Lang Syne--that funny song people sing at New Year's Eve and don't know the words. (That's because it is written in Scots.)

If you have kids, you won't want to miss Edinburgh Castle--doesn't everyone like climbing around on cannons?

Going for a walk yet feeling like you're out in the countryside could only happen in my city.

On New Year's Eve, the best place to be is Hogmanay, Edinburgh's large-than-life street festival.

My city should be featured on your cover or website because it's one of Europe's most charming and beautiful cities. Friendly and fun, it is a must-visit.

Photos: Gstei, SplodgusMaximus, and drgillybean via Flickr

Scotland - Royal Mile - Edinburgh City of - Edinburgh Festival - National Museum of Scotland

Daily Radar: 11.06.09

2009-11-06T13:00:00Z

The hills are alive, with the sound of... Google? Google recently opened its offices in Zurich, Switzerland, and certainly knew how to integrate Swiss culture into the office, as evident by these meeting rooms--in the form of ski gondolas--above. [FastCompany]
In other European news, the Munich Airport was recently rated Number 5 in the world, according to a recent Skytrax survey. One of the main reasons it fared so well? Its abilities to reduce stress. The airport has a visitors' park where travelers can take walks, mini golf, and in summer, sit on a beach. The airport also has a brewery with local beer, a Fit & Fly Health & Spa Club with message chairs in multiple terminals and, at Christmastime, the airport has a traditional Bavarian market, making me almost wonder why anyone would ever want to leave the airport in the first place.

Photo: via FastCompany

Switzerland - Google - Culture - Government - States

Today's Pic: Lighting the Way

2009-11-05T21:30:00Z

National Geographic Magazine's International Photo Contest has just ended, and there are some great submissions, like this one taken in Shanghai.

We like how photographer Gail von Bergen Ryan was able to capture the bright colors in this tunnel. She says, "I was in the front car of the short subway between Pudong and the Bund, and was treated to the wonderful spectacle of an oncoming train in the tunnel's changing light show. I put my camera up to the window and shot as fast as possible to get this image."

For more images, visit the weekly galleries on National Geographic Magazine's site and vote for your favorite images. Viewer's Choice winners will be announced in early December. Check out the gallery of last year's Viewer's Choice favorites. Voting closes November 8.

National Geographic Society - Photographer - art - Photography - Shanghai

Quirky Hotels Around the Country

2009-11-05T19:00:00Z

Travel writer and photographer Lola Akinmade rounds up some exciting lodging options for hobbyists.

These days, bedding down on sterile white cotton sheets in a typical hotel room doesn't seem to cut it anymore. Our insatiable need for peculiar lodging alternatives that cater to specific hobbies and personal interests means more fanatical and themed hotels keep popping up across the country. From "Choo choo" trains to pirate-themed digs and "Wild Wild West" villas, here are some of the most fanatical hotels from around the country.

Adobe Grand Villas, Sedona, Arizona
Travel back in time to the Wild Wild West with a stay at the Adobe Grand Villas. This boutique bed & breakfast resort offers a "Wagon Wheel Villa" with elaborate beds built out of wooden wagons and white canopy covers complete with wheels. Other themes include a "Cactus Flower Villa" and a "Silver Spur Villa."

Vision Quest Ranch, Salinas, California
Welcome to the jungle...literally, at this safari-style bed and breakfast. You'll share the grounds with real lions and tigers and giraffes along with a host of other wild animals. Apparently, daily continental breakfasts are delivered to your bungalow by elephants.

The Vick, Los Alamos, California
This Victorian Mansion Bed & Breakfast offers you six different themes--a 1950s Cadillac; an Egyptian room complete with a chariot; Pirate, French, Roman rooms; and a special Gypsy-themed room that sports a repurposed caravan for a bed.

Wigwam Village, Cave City, Kentucky
Have you ever wanted to sleep in an authentic wigwam? Now you can. This village has actually been around for awhile, since 1937, and has been designated a historic landmark. It is also located close to Mammoth Cave National Park. Though usually open year round, the village will shut down on November 15 and is scheduled to reopen on February 25, 2010.
Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chattanooga, Tennessee
This Holiday Day Inn takes its name, that's right, from the choo choo trains of our childhoods. Railroad enthusiasts can stay in one of 48 rooms refurbished from original Victorian train cars. Featuring authentic railroad tracks dating back to 1909, the hotel is set to celebrate its 100th birthday this December.

The Aurora Express, Fairbanks, Alaska
Still looking for more railroad attractions? Check out the Aurora Express B&B, repurposed from authentic Alaska Railroad cars. The coaches sit on 700 feet of railroad track that overlooks the city of Fairbanks and the Tanana Valley.

Inn at Christmas Place, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Who says you can't celebrate Christmas every day? Located in the Smoky Mountains, this three-year old hotel guarantees you Santa Claus sightings all year long, complete with mistletoe, Christmas ornaments, red-and-green seasonal décor, and some sweet-sounding carols.

Tree Bones Resort, Big Sur, California (pictured)
Enjoy Big Sur's magnificent views, sleep beneath the stars, and get back to nature while spending the night in a yurt. Built in the 1960s, the resort features tent-like circular structures held up by wood lattice frames, a type of lodging long utilized by Mongolian nomads.

Silverton Casino Lodge, Las Vegas, Nevada
While lots hotels are connected to specific airport terminals or convention centers, the lodge-themed Silverton Casino attaches itself to Bass Pro Shops, one of the largest outdoor sporting goods stores in the country. Now you can cater to both your inner outdoorsman and inner gambler at the same time.

Pirate Haus Inn, St. Augustine, Florida
Head on over to the nation's oldest city and check into (you guessed it!) the pirate-themed, family-friendly Pirate Haus Inn. Gorge yourself on their All-You-Can-Eat Pirate pancake breakfast, and partake in other nautical activities.

The Best Western Space Age Lodge, Gila Bend, Arizona
For our UFO fanatics way out there, we've got you covered. The Best Western Space Age Lodge is decorated with intergalactic murals and sports a flying saucer perched atop its roof. The lodge boasts tons of NASA and military photos plus an outdoor pool shaped like a UFO.

Photo: Adobe Grand Villas and Treebones Resort

Hotel - Cotton - Tennessee - United States - Travel and Tourism

Animal-Friendly Travel Tips

2009-11-05T16:00:00Z

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), the world's largest alliance of animal welfare organizations, just launched a new component to its animal rights advocacy work, a new website called Compassionate Travel.

Compassionate Travel lists travel dos and don'ts and functions as a clearinghouse for international volunteer opportunities with an animal-welfare focus.

To make sure your next trip is animal-friendly, please heed some or all of the following:

Visit nature reserves and national parks instead of petting zoos and roadside attractions.
Skip the marine park and take a dolphin- or whale-watching cruise instead.
Boycott bullfights and other festivals that use animals in potentially exploitive ways.
Support the local humane society or shelter where you're traveling. Even donations of used towels and dog or cat food are helpful.
Avoid animal rides or taxis.

Don't pose for a photo with a wild animal; it's likely they've been drugged to ensure their docility.
Resist the temptation to go swimming with the dolphins; studies have shown that people swimming with dolphins can disrupt their normal feeding, resting, and nursing behaviors.
Report any inhumane treatment of animals you may witness to the local humane society.
Don't purchase souvenirs made of coral, ivory, fur, leather, horns, tortoise shells, or even some traditional Asian medicines made from threatened species.
Don't eat bush meat or consume reptile eggs. In the U.S. and EU, many meats are labeled as free-range or that they've been raised in a cruelty-free environment. In other nations, it's sometimes tougher to gauge the origin of your dinner. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and go vegetarian.
You can even plan an animal-friendly trip. Take a volunteer vacation with an organization listed on the Compassionate Travel site. Some are free, some costly. Some last one day, others are multi-month projects. You can care for sick Aruban donkeys, feed koalas in Australia, lend a hand at a turtle conservation project in Costa Rica, or help rehabilitate once captive bears in Romania among many other exciting, typically roll-up-your-sleeves adventures.

One of the points made by WSPA on its Compassionate Travel site that struck a chord with me was that travelers shouldn't allow respect for the culture of others to justify cruelty. We're all open-minded, culturally sensitive travelers, eager to try new things, novel tastes, and unique, authentic experiences. How do we maintain the delicate balance of not being overly ethnocentric in our ethics so to still keep our minds wide open while, at the same time, being sure we don't accidentally support businesses or organizations that treat animals cruelly? Give us your comments below.

Photo: WSPA

Animal welfare - Animal rights - World Society for the Protection of Animals - Organization - Website

Daily Radar: 11.05.09

2009-11-05T13:00:00Z

A South Korea court has ruled that cab drivers can continue to have televisions on their dashboards, despite the obvious risk of getting into an accident. The BBC reports, "The ruling comes after a taxi driver challenged a $507 (£311) fine imposed by the local authorities in the capital, Seoul. The city's tortuous congestion led taxi drivers to install new mobile TV systems in an attempt to beat boredom." [BBC]
Scotland's family-friendly Crieff Hydro Hotel has asked that its guests leave video games at home this holiday season in an attempt to "restore traditional family values." The hotel, said to be the oldest family-run hotel in Scotland, is hosting family quizzes, Highland games and archery, sporting activities and outdoor laser quest over the holidays. We're realistic, acknowledging that teenagers may want some time away from their parents, and vice-versa, and there are plenty activities to break free and be independent with family friends or others in their peer group," says the hotel's managing editor. "We're not just offering a fun family Christmas but opportunities for our younger guests to be active, learn new skills and make new friends." [Scotland Herald]

Photo: Paul in Uijeongbu via Flickr

South Korea - Taxicab - Asia - Government - Seoul

Today's Pic: Bored in Bangkok

2009-11-04T21:30:00Z

National Geographic Magazine's International Photo Contest has just ended, and there are some great submissions, like this one taken in Bangkok.

This picture really does say a thousand words. Says photographer Ashutosh Karkhanis, "This picture was shot in Safari World in Bangkok last year. As we were waiting for the orangutan show to begin, this orangutan caught my eye. He looked so bored of doing the same act day in and day out. His body language seemed to say, 'When is this all going to end?'"

For more images, visit the weekly galleries on National Geographic Magazine's site and vote for your favorite images. Viewer's Choice winners will be announced in early December. Check out the gallery of last year's Viewer's Choice favorites. Voting closes November 8.

National Geographic Society - Photographer - art - Photography - Asia

After the Monsoon in Oman

2009-11-04T19:00:00Z

Sabina Lohr visited Salalah, Oman, just after monsoon season. While there, she got a unique taste of the region.

In Salalah, Oman, the annual khareef, or monsoon season, brings cool relief from the oppressive summertime temperatures felt throughout the rest of the country. Each year, many Middle Easterners travel to this town of 180,000 in the Dhofar region of Oman, on the Arabian Sea northeast of Yemen, from late June through September, when its desert skies fill with a drizzle that turns its brown landscape a temporary green. But after the khareef, during the autumn and winter, when the skies dry out and temperatures hover in the low- to mid-eighties, this little part of the earth becomes an ideal escape for Westerners craving a wintertime respite.

For my first visit to Salalah I wait until just after the end of the monsoon season, arriving in late September to find rolling hills blooming with grass, flowers, and foliage. The desert, starkly beautiful itself, is still visible through the greenery. My guide, Ali Amer Al-Mashani, leads me to a roadside stand where strips of camel meat hang to dry before being wrapped in foil and cooked over coals (above). I eat some, tangy and delicious. We make our way to another stand where we buy coconuts, drink the fresh milk inside and peel and eat the soft, wet and sweet coconut meat.
Frankincense trees (right), not found in many parts of the world, are abundant in Salalah. We stop at a field full of these short trees with thin branches. With a knife, Ali slices a piece of bark off of one, and we watch the trunk's thick white resin seep out. Later, walking through Salalah's small outdoor marketplace, I buy some of this resin, dried, cut into chips, and ready to be burned as incense. Ali tells me if I steep it in hot water, I can drink it as tea. Then he hands me a piece to chew, explaining its digestive and anti-inflammatory health benefits.

I visit the area's must-sees, like the grave of Job from the Old Testament, and the blowholes at Mughsayl Beach. We drive to a place not on the typical tourist trail--an area of roadway in Salalah where gravity is said to be absent. Ali puts the car in neutral on a hill, and we begin rolling--not downhill, though. Instead, the car is pulled uphill. This spot exemplifies Salalah for me--unique, little-known, and thoroughly intriguing.

Photos: Sabina Lohr

Oman - Monsoon - Middle East - Salalah - Yemen

Goings-On at the Geographic

2009-11-04T16:00:00Z

There's so much going on here at National Geographic headquarters that it's hard for us to keep track. Here's a roundup of events happening in November.

Terra Cotta Warriors, National Geographic Museum
Our eagerly anticipated special exhibition opens November 19 at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC, and will run through March 31, 2010. The crated warriors arrived the other night and the museum staff is getting the statues in place right now. Timed tickets are required and they're going fast. You can buy them here. Save your ticket stub to get 20% off in our newly redesigned and expanded National Geographic Store. For directions on how to get to the museum, click here.

Glimpse Correspondents Program
If you plan on working, studying, or volunteering abroad, apply for the Glimpse Correspondents Program. Each semester, the Glimpse Foundation picks a team of talented young writers and photographers between the ages of 18 and 34 and rewards them with a $600 stipend, career training in writing or photography, and publishes their work on Glimpse.org. All entries are due by November 8.

National Geographic Expeditions
Want to go on a warm-weather trip? National Geographic Expeditions is hosting a free online webinar on Monday, November 9 at 8 p.m. about its upcoming expeditions to Costa Rica and the Panama Canal. To register for the webinar click here, or learn more about the expedition here. Best of all, those who book a trip between January 1 and March 31, 2010 will get a $500 airfare credit.

National Geographic Image Collection
Stop by our DC headquarters and take a stroll around our courtyard to see LED lightboxes showcasing some of the best (and some never-before seen) National Geographic photography. The exhibit is free to the public, and is based on our new book, National Geographic Image Collection (hint: makes a great present!). A video preview of the book is here. The New York Times recently profiled Bill Bonner here, the keeper of our photo archives, which contains more than 11.5 million images.

National Geographic Channel
Admit it: you love IKEA and all of its fashionable, cheap goodness. On November 5 at 8 p.m., National Geographic Channel's Ultimate Factories series takes viewers inside IKEA's largest plant in Zbaszynek, Poland, and shows just how IKEA makes its wood furniture. Here's a video preview of the show.

All Roads Film Project
On November 4, the Society will hold a special screening of Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of one Apache Family, a documentary about Native American art and traditions. There will be a discussion with the director, producer, and Allan Houser following the screening. Tickets are $8.

National Geographic Traveler Seminars
Our fall-winter schedule is available now, and lists one-day seminars in travel photography taught by National Geographic photographers. The next seminar is December 6 in Seattle, with our lively team of Jim Richardson and Catherine Karnow, who share with you their secrets on how to make photos "that tell a story." Video preview here. For more info and online registration, click here.

Arts - National Geographic - Photography - National Geographic Society - Social Sciences

Daily Radar: 11.04.09

2009-11-04T13:00:00Z

For the past month, 10 slabs of the Berlin Wall have been installed outside the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). According to thelocal.de, "The 2.6-tonne slabs have been made available to artists, who have been given free rein to make their own statements on each block of concrete." The wall will be on display until November 8, "being symbolically toppled." [thelocal.de]
Through November 5, Omni Hotels is offering 40 percent off select stays in Austin, Chicago, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Diego, New Orleans, San Antonio, Houston, and Tucson. Reservations must be made for travel between Dec. 2, 2009 and Feb. 10, 2010 (and excluding December 31). Fore more information, click here. [Omni Hotels]

Photo: currentevents via Flickr

Los Angeles County California - Berlin Wall - Los Angeles - United States - California

Today's Pic: Grazing in the Ganges

2009-11-03T21:30:00Z

National Geographic Magazine's International Photo Contest has just ended, and there are some great submissions, like this one taken in India's Ganges River.

Says photographer Jenay Martin, "The Ganges is the holiest river in India. Every morning and every evening Hindus bathe in the holy river. However, it is very polluted, and in this very location there is no living oxygen and is pure sewage. Even in the filth of Varanasi, life goes on. People still bathe, and animals still manage to find things to eat. This goat is eating a holy garland that was offered to the river during a funeral procession."

For more images, visit the weekly galleries on National Geographic Magazine's site and vote for your favorite images. Viewer's Choice winners will be announced in early December. Check out the gallery of last year's Viewer's Choice favorites. Voting closes November 8.

India - Ganges - River - National Geographic Society - Photographer