Lonely Planet's Magnificent Mosaic Competition (20 photos)

Lonely Planet just wrapped their mosaic competition to celebrate their 100 millionth guidebook. They asked their readers to submit their favorite travel photos, the ones that gave them a truly memorable experience. From the beaches of Brazil to the deserts of Iraq, travelers submitted photos spanning the entire globe. After receiving over 130,000 entries, a panel of expert judges chose Sreesailam Pasupula, 33, from Mumbai, their winner for her gorgeous shot of five glamorous women parading on a performance stage at Pushkar ka Mela, an annual five-day camel fair in India.

You can take a look at 50 of their favorites on Lonely Planet's website or experience theMET's top 20 right here. Taken from a global community of travelers, these photos will leave you awe-struck, inspired, and completely breathless!

Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma)

Novice Monks in Myanmar are as playful and energetic as any other kids in the world
Photograph by David Lazar

Mandalay, Kyaut Sae, Myanmar (Burma)

A young monks worshiping
Photograph by Lin Tun

XingPing, Guangxi Province, China

Magical evening light on Li River reveals fishermen with their fishing assistant birds Photograph by Alastair Swan

Sossusvlei, Namibia

These Vlei trees in Namibia have seen better days
Photograph by LiusHarry Laub

Luang Namtha, Laos

Young boy dripping wet after a swim in Nam Tha
Photograph by Anthon Jackson

North Pole

At the North Pole on a russian icebreaker cruise, this brave tourist takes a stylish 90 degree dive
Photograph by Olivier Staiger

Mount Hagen, Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Applying makeup before a show in Mount Hagen Photograph by Bertrand Linet

Nagano, Honshu, Japan

Japanese Macaque at Jigokudani near Nagano in Japan
Photograph by Ty Johnson

Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Hiding from the ticket inspector, these women perch precariously between train coaches to travel
Photograph by Wahid Adnan

Da Li, Yun Nan, China

Coastal villagers use Osprey birds to catch their fish
Photograph by Hai Yang

Wukumuqi, Xingjiang, China

Early morning grazing
Photograph by Li Zhuo

Indonesia

A fisherman starts his morning work on Lake Toba, the world's largest volcanic lake.
Photograph by Hariadi

Ramat Gan, Israel

A bird catches it's reflection in a side mirror
Photograph by Jean Spector

Andaman Islands, India

Rajan, the world's last ocean swimming elephant on an early morning walk. Truly the last of his kind
Photograph by Jody MacDonald

Fort Cochin, Kerala, India

Fort Cochin fisherman in the state of Kerala, India at sunset
Photograph by RauKate Baumgartner

Lencois, Bahia, Brazil

One of the most beautiful places in the Chapada Diamantina is the remote Fumacinha canyon
Photograph by Karsten

Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Lone penguin scaling an iceberg in Antarctica
Photograph by Raphael

Galapagos, Ecuador

Seals snuggling in the Galapagos
Photograph by Sandra van der Niet

Broome, Western Australia, Australia

The compact sand of Cable Beach coupled with a dropping tide offers incredible sunset reflection
Photograph by Owen Pye

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