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Meet the People Traveling the World, Thanks to Crowdfunding

To finance their travels, these people turned to the bank of friends, family, and strangers.

Before You Go

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.

How to Get There

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.

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.

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.

How to Go to Burning Man in an Extreme Climate and Feel Good About It

The worsening climate crisis and the changes in the culture may have you wondering if you should skip Burning Man. Veterans of the week-long festival, which begins August 25, have some advice.

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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