WIRED Travel
Flying High
The Paper Passport Is Dying
Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks.
Matt Burgess
Before You Go
19 Awesome Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, and Outdoorsy People
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful app or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
Scott Gilbertson
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
The Best Travel Tuesday Deals on Essential Gear for Your Next Trip
Welcome to Travel Tuesday. We’ve got deals on suitcases, bags, and noise-canceling headphones ahead of your next flight.
Adrienne So and Gear Team
The Best Camera Bags, Straps, and Backpacks
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 80 packs and rounded up our favorites.
Julian Chokkattu
How to Get There
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
The Virtual Villages Helping Digital Nomads Find Real-World Friends
Itinerant online workers needn’t suffer a single day of lonesomeness with these digital-first friend-finders.
Rosie Bell
Traveling to Japan? Here Are 8 Useful Apps for Getting Around
Whether you plan to enjoy the nightlife in Tokyo, eat everything in Osaka, or explore the rural countryside, these apps will help you travel more easily in Japan.
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
Wheels Up
You’re Packing Your Carry-On All Wrong. Here’s How to Do It Right
David Pierce and Michael Calore
Buying Guide
The Best Travel Mugs That Keep Your Coffee Hot and You Happy
Boutayna Chokrane and Gear Team
Travel
US Airlines Have New Rules on Refunds for Canceled Flights. Here’s What to Know
Omar L. Gallaga
Urban Design
Here’s What the Regenerative Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like
Kotaro Okada, Yukako Ishikawa, and Mariko Sugita