WIRED Travel
Buying Guide
Power Up Anywhere With the Best Travel Adapters
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites.
Simon Hill
Before You Go
The Hilleberg Akto Is the Best Solo Tent You Can Buy
Headed into the backcountry alone? The Atko is the best tent I've ever used.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Ski Clothes for Staying Warm and Having Fun
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have got you covered.
Chris Haslam
The Best Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your phones (or Watch)
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phones, wireless earbuds, and watch.
Julian Chokkattu and Simon Hill
The 21 Best Portable Chargers for All of Your Devices
Keep your phones, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.
Simon Hill and Scott Gilbertson
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
Wheels Up
You’re Packing Your Carry-On All Wrong. Here’s How to Do It Right
David Pierce and Michael Calore