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.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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In Argentina, a Boom in Antarctic Cruises Is Straining the ‘End of the World’
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.
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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.
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Travel and Tariffs: How Hotels, Airlines, Cruise Lines and Travelers are Faring
The travel industry doesn’t know what to expect from whipsawing U.S. policies. But concerns are hitting the bottom line, which could mean higher prices, and more confusion, for tourists.
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Lofoten, Norway, a High-Latitude Version of Paradise
This remote archipelago is a dreamy base for adventure, with backcountry ski slopes reached by boat, hiking trails that offer views for miles and deep fjords to sail.
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The Real ID Deadline Is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know.
After years of postponements, the deadline to show a security-enhanced Real ID at airport security checkpoints is now just weeks away. What to know.
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Britain Lost Out on Euro Disney. Now It’s Getting a Universal Theme Park.
A yet-to-be-named Universal Studios theme park will be the country’s largest tourist attraction when it opens in 2031. But studio executives have not yet said which characters will be featured.
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No Phone, No Internet: A First-Time Visit to Casablanca
On her first visit to Morocco’s largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost, learn as she goes, and reclaim the serendipity of travel.
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Stuck for Hours on a Parked Plane? Here Are Your Rights.
Long tarmac delays are on the rise at U.S. airports. What airlines owe inconvenienced passengers depends on the length of the holdup and what country they’re in.
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How to Stay Safe if You’re Traveling and an Earthquake Strikes
Many popular vacation destinations, like California, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and the Caribbean are in active quake zones. Here are tips for staying safe.
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In Paris, 5 Stores to Find Chanel, Dior and More at a Markdown
At the shops known as dépôt-ventes, Frenchwomen of exacting taste consign their castoffs, and savvy shoppers can get luxury for a lot less.