WIRED Travel

Quiet Luxury

3 Leather Totes, 3 Very Different Workdays

I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.

Boutayna Chokrane

Watts Up

The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for All Your Devices

Simon Hill

Buying Guide

The Best New Camping Gear to Buy at REI

Scott Gilbertson

Before You Go

The Best Sleeping Bags for Every Adventure

Whether you’re climbing peaks or taking the family to the local park, we’ve found the best sleeping bags for every temperature, budget, and camping expedition.

Scott Gilbertson and Gear Team

The Best Water Filters for Hiking, Backpacking, and Travel

We’ve tested filters from Sawyer, Katadyn, LifeStraw, MSR and more to find the best option for every adventure.

Scott Gilbertson

The Best Qi2 and MagSafe Wireless Chargers for Your Phone

Top up your Qi2 Android phone or MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic wireless charging stand, pad, car charger, or power bank.

Simon Hill

Stay Charged Around the World With the Best Travel Adapters

When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers.

Simon Hill

How to Get There

13 Environmentally Conscious Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation

Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small.

Rachel Cernansky

‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe

The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.

David Nield

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

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