This week: When life gives you ruins, take selfies | Venture where time stands still
| It was the summer I turned 12 that I climbed the Pyramid of the Sun (which you can't do anymore) in Teotihuacán in Mexico and questioned the nature of time. From there, I went on to explore the Temples of Angkor and felt, as I watched the sunrise over the central temple, a kind of kinship with the ancient culture that created such awe-inspiring devotion to their gods. I later visited Ephesus and saw how much knowledge has been gathered, kept and handed down. In Rapa Nui, I learned how even when exact details are lost, the culture is ever-present. But in Mexico City, I knew that the power of these past cultures would always refuse erasure. Seeing the Aztec Temple Mayor competing for space with the Catedral Metropolitana built by the Spaniards gives meaning to the concept of deep time and the idea that everything is everywhere all at once. – Sarah Stocking, Editor | | | Wander these ancient wonders | | | See under-the-radar Roman ruins on the coast of Croatia
| If you’re looking for Roman ruins, but are weary of crowded Rome, go to Istria instead. Its main city, Pula, is home to the Arena, one of the grandest and best-preserved examples, but keep traveling on the peninsula for even more. | | | | New circuits in Machu Picchu for 2024 mean a little more planning | To reduce the effects of over-tourism, three new routes are available to travelers hoping to experience the wonders of Machu Picchu. Our writer, Juan Martinez, spoke with the experts to help you plan the best, most responsible trip. | | | | Go to Petra, but do it responsibly
| Exploring the ancient wonders of the world can take its toll on those sites. Middle East expert Lauren Keith shares ways to be a low-impact visitor when you go on your bucket-list adventure to Petra in Jordan. | | | | Is the Great Pyramid of Giza > Morocco’s 9 World Heritage sites? You decide
| We all know that Egypt is an ancient ruins powerhouse, but Morocco is a sneaky contender in this game. Which would you choose? | | | | As the gateway to the birthplace of Apollo and Aphrodite as well as home to gorgeous beaches, Mykonos has sass and smarts. Explore the well-preserved ruins at Delos by day and find a beach party by night. | | | Photography by: Starcevic / Getty Images; Aleksandar Todorovic / Shutterstock; Judyta Jastrzebska / Getty Images; Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images; iStock; Westend61 / Getty Images |  | Love travel inspiration in your inbox? | | | Share with a fellow travel lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking here. | | | This email was sent to you by: | Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 | | | |
