WIRED Travel
Made in China
The Chinese App That Puts Instagram to Shame
In the ancient city of Dali, I saw firsthand how RedNote has evolved from a lifestyle platform into the tool that powers the country’s tourism industry.
Louise Matsakis
Before You Go
The Best Qi2 and MagSafe Wireless Chargers
Top up your Qi2 Android phone or MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic wireless charging stand, pad, car charger, or power bank.
Simon Hill
The Best Travel Totes for Digital Nomads Who Never Log Off
These hardworking travel totes handle everything from a work trip to a weekend getaway.
Boutayna Chokrane
Stay Charged Around the World With the Best Travel Adapters
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers.
Simon Hill
17 Adventurous Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, and Outdoorsy People
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
Scott Gilbertson
How to Get There
9 Best Hotel Rewards Programs for Elevating Your Next Stay
A guide to earning—and redeeming—points at Hilton, Wyndam, and other top hotels, whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure.
Paris Wilson and Michael Calore
The Best Apps for Managing Your Travel Expenses and Receipts
Keeping track of your expenses while on a work trip can be frustrating. The editors of WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler pooled our expertise to find the most efficient and user-friendly apps for the job.
Reece Rogers and Jamie Spain
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
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
Uncanny Valley
Trump Pivots on AI Regulation, Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office, and Hantavirus Explained
Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, and Leah Feiger
Basket Case
A Hot-Air Balloon Landed in a California Backyard. The Owner Says It's a 'Very Rare' Event
Brian Barrett