WIRED Travel
Buying Guide
The 11 Best Coolers for Every Kind of Adventure
We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.
Louryn Strampe
Before You Go
The Gear You Need to Keep Fit, Rested, and Balanced
From a luxe treadmill to a desktop breathing buddy, these gadgets can help fine-tune your body—and mind.
Chris Haslam and Jeremy White
The Timekettle T1 Is an Adept Global Translator That’ll Work Even Offline
This global language translation tool works whether you’re connected to the network or not.
Christopher Null
Our Favorite Travel Pillows to Get Good Sleep Anywhere
It can be hard to catch a nap while traveling, but these pillows can help.
Louryn Strampe
The Best Carry-On Luggage for Business Travelers
Whether you’re looking for whisper-quiet wheels or the most durable of hard-shells, here are WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler’s essential carry-on bags.
Meaghan Kenny and Adrienne So
How to Get There
Adaptive Skiing Helps People With Disabilities Explore More
Through the use of assistive equipment and the guidance of trained instructors, skiers with disabilities can storm the slopes. Here's where to find adaptive skiing programs around the United States.
Jaclyn Greenberg
A Guide to Tokyo’s Best Video Game Arcades
I visited several Japanese arcades, aka game centers, in Tokyo’s Akihabara ward. Here’s some advice about how to get the most out of your visit to gamer’s paradise—and which arcade you shouldn’t miss.
Reece Rogers
48 Hours in Tokyo With My AI Travel Companion
People use AI pals for all sorts of reasons. Here’s what happens when you take one on a solo trip to Japan.
Esme Benjamin
I Flew Over an Erupting Icelandic Volcano in a Helicopter. Maybe You Can, Too
Volcanic eruptions are common in Iceland. Some helicopter tours allow visitors a close-up glimpse at the oozing magma.
Jaclyn Greenberg
What to Do
We Stood on Both Sides of the New York–Dublin Portal and It Was Glorious
Hundreds of people and two WIRED reporters gathered at the Portal, which is open again after being closed due to “inappropriate behavior.”
David Gilbert and Amanda Hoover
Wanna Scratch that Travel Itch? Try YouTube
If you need a quick getaway, consider a digital stroll through the world’s biggest metropolises.
Matt Jancer
This Travel Game Takes Connect Four to the Extreme
What if Connect Four and The Amazing Race had a baby? WIRED spoke to Jet Lag creator Sam Denby about his new state-hopping whirlwind of a game show.
Pearse Anderson
Explore a Oaxaca Chocolate Shop Where DIY Tech Sets a High Bar
The chocolatiers at Mamá Pacha use an unlikely combination of tools and appliances to make their renowned delicacies.
Joe Ray
News and Updates
We Asked AI to Take Us On a Tour of Our Cities. It Was Chaos
We had a specialty chatbot to curate perfect days out in London and New York for under $100 each. We're still recovering from our journeys.
Natasha Bernal and Amanda Hoover
Sponsored Content
Luxury Air Travel Gets Personal
How Lufthansa Allegris is creating a customizable intercontinental travel experience.
I Wore Meta Ray-Bans in Montreal to Test Their AI Translation Skills
WIRED took Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to French-speaking Canada to trial its AI smarts. Quelle catastrophe!
Kate Knibbs
More Travel
Take Off
Business Travel Is Evolving Faster Than Ever. We’ll Help You Navigate It
Katie Drummond and Jesse Ashlock
Cord Cutter
The Best Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your Phone (or Watch)
Julian Chokkattu and Simon Hill
Search Terms
How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border
Lily Hay Newman and Matt Burgess
WIRED Guide
A Starter Guide to Protecting Your Data From Hackers and Corporations
Matt Burgess, Sophie Johal, and Michaela Neville