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Buying Guide
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 you covered.
Chris Haslam


Before You Go

The Amazon Spring Sale Isn’t Amazing, but Travel Favorite Cadence Capsules Are Worth a Look
This viral magnetic travel-toiletry system is rarely on sale, and this discount is legitimately good.
Kat Merck

The Best Camera Bags, Straps, and Backpacks
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 100 packs and rounded up our favorites.
Julian Chokkattu

The Best Portable Chargers for All Your Devices
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
Simon Hill

The WIRED Guide to Las Vegas for Business Travelers
Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip.
Jordan Michelman
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

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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
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