Travel Dispatch: Inside the World’s Most Anticipated Museum ~ ⛾:Kaffibolla

April 19, 2025

The entire collection of Tutankhamen's burial objects, including the innermost of his three nested coffins, seen here, will soon be moved from the old Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the new Grand Egyptian Museum, near the Giza pyramids.

Dear Travel Fan,

In 2020, we put Egypt on our 52 Places to Go list in anticipation of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, which was already more than a decade behind schedule. That proved to be optimistic, but the museum has finally — at least mostly — opened and this week we have a stunning photo essay about the new building and its collection.

We also travel to a place that calls itself "the end of the world," with good reason. Ushuaia, Argentina, is at the tip of Tierra del Fuego and is the most popular departure point for Antarctic cruises. But the growing popularity of those cruises is squeezing locals and stressing the environment.

Earth Day is coming up next week and in advance we have some suggestions for getting out and enjoying nature: The island of Majorca is known as a party spot, but it has great options for hiking, biking and trail running. And the Delaware River is the longest undammed river in the Eastern United States and though it runs through some of the country's most-populous states, paddling it can feel like you're in the wilderness.

We love to save you money, and this week our Travel 101 tells you how to haggle when you're visiting a place where prices aren't fixed (both sides of the transaction should end up happy). And our Frugal Traveler tests whether she can stay on a budget in London, a notoriously pricey city.

The actress Olivia Munn, who is currently starring with Jon Hamm in the Apple TV+ series "Your Friends & Neighbors," spent part of her childhood in Tokyo. She shared her 5 Favorite Places in that city with us.

And we recently gave you a sneak preview of the new Epic Universe at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. This week, our 36 Hours offers a non-theme park weekend in Orlando. You can use it's suggestions even if your trip includes some rides.

Wishing you safe and happy travels,
Amy Virshup

OPEN UP YOUR WORLD

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The World's Most Anticipated Museum Is Finally Open. (Well, Mostly.)

The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here's a look inside.

By Stephen Hiltner

Seen from above a trail runs along a rocky ridge dotted with scrub and with views to see and cliffs beyond.

Hitting the Trails on the Wilder Side of a Party Island

Majorca, in the Mediterranean, is known for its nightlife, but it offers hiking, biking and trail running worth getting up early for.

By Sophie Stuber and Sofia Gomez Fonzo

A young person in a hat, sunglasses, life vest and long sleeve shirt lounges in a kayak with a paddle in hand.

Paddling the Wild River in New York's Backyard

The Delaware is the East's longest undammed river, a bit of wilderness that runs through heavily populated states. An annual paddle is an opportunity to explore it.

By Elisabeth Vincentelli and Tony Cenicola

Michael Tran/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

5 favorite places

Olivia Munn's 5 Favorite Places in Tokyo

The actress, who stars in the new Apple TV+ series "Your Friends & Neighbors," guides a treasure hunt though the city where she spent much of her childhood.

By Abbie Kozolchyk

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36 Hours

36 Hours in Orlando, Fla.

Orlando is a collection of neighborhoods, each with its own personality. There are hipster hangouts, microbreweries, an elegant shopping neighborhood — and airboats through the wetlands where you might just spot an alligator.

By Eileen Daspin

A woman on a boat on an urban waterway holds a camera up to photograph her surroundings. In the background are silver towers, a crane, a bridge and other urban elements.

Frugal Traveler

A Cheapskate in London

Our Frugal Travel columnist took a budget-stretching, four-day trip to one of the world's most expensive cities. Would chasing bargains lessen, or enhance, her experience?

By Elaine Glusac and Alice Zoo

THE CHANGING WORLD OF TRAVEL

People wearing winter jackets take photos with their phones of a large group of penguins on a rocky beach that extends toward the top of some bluffs.

How Long Will the 'End of the World' Stay Wild?

Crowds of tourists bound for Antarctica have brought prosperity to Argentina's southernmost city, but the boom is also squeezing locals and stressing the environment.

By Lautaro Grinspan and Victor Moriyama

An illustration of a woman paying for a purchase at a stand in a market. The merchant appears to be selling woven goods and is wearing a shirt that has woven symbols on it. There are other stands, mostly in shades of blue, in the background, many selling dishes and rugs. Other shoppers are browsing.

Weston Wei

travel 101

How to Haggle When There's No Set Price

Bargaining, a common practice in many countries, may seem daunting to first timers. Here are some tips to get a fair deal, and maybe even make a new friend.

By Ruffin Prevost

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