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The Parallelle Traveller Is the Best Makeup Toiletry Bag I’ve Ever Used

Designer Annie Fan went through 60 prototypes to get the Traveller to where it is today, and it shows.

How to Sleep in an Airport

These tips and recommendations can help you get some shut-eye before you fly.

Helinox Has Upgraded Its Cult-Classic Camp Chair

Despite the annoying naming convention, the Helinox Chair One (re) is an impressive upgrade to Helinox's classic, compact camping chair.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Wanna Scratch that Travel Itch? Try YouTube

If you need a quick getaway, consider a digital stroll through the world’s biggest metropolises.

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.

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.

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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.
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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!

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Protecting Your Phone—and Your Privacy—at the US Border

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