WIRED Travel
Gift Guide
10 Gifts for Travelers Who Have Everything
Searching for thoughtful gifts for travelers? Our guide has top picks for all the essentials that frequent fliers will actually use.
Boutayna Chokrane
Before You Go
Our Favorite Overlanding Gear for Off-Road Adventure
We traveled thousands of miles to bring you the best tires, tow straps, and tool kits to get you out there … and back again.
Martin Cizmar and Scott Gilbertson
The 21 Best Portable Chargers for All of Your Devices
Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.
Simon Hill and Scott Gilbertson
How Google’s Satellite eSOS Works During Emergencies on the Pixel 9
Like recent iPhones, Google’s latest Android phones support satellite messaging when you don’t have cellular connectivity.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your Phone (or Watch)
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
Julian Chokkattu and Simon Hill
How to Get There
Burning Man Is Over, but You Can Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.
Alden Wicker
4 Tools That Make It Easier to Write While Traveling—Wherever You Go
Whether you’re typing newsletters, marketing copy, or the next great novel, these tech tools and tips can help you spread the word.
Erica Kasper and Reece Rogers
The EU Has New Carry-On Luggage Rules. Here’s What to Know Before You Fly
Until new luggage scanners come online at European airports, you’re going to have to go back to taking liquids out of your bags.
David Nield
Catching a Flight? Here Are 5 Tips to Make Travel Easier
If you’re flying for the first time in a while—or just taking a particularly long trip—here are some ways to help you stay sane, healthy, and hydrated.
Erica Kasper
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
Don't Hate the Playa
How to Go to Burning Man in an Extreme Climate and Feel Good About It
Alden Wicker
look up!
See the Perseids and Southern Delta Aquariids in a Stunning Double Meteor Shower
Gretchen Rundorff