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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.

People use AI pals for all sorts of reasons. Here’s what happens when you take one on a solo trip to Japan.

Volcanic eruptions are common in Iceland. Some helicopter tours allow visitors a close-up glimpse at the oozing magma.

Itinerant online workers needn’t suffer a single day of lonesomeness with these digital-first friend-finders.

Hundreds of people and two WIRED reporters gathered at the Portal, which is open again after being closed due to “inappropriate behavior.”

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

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.

The chocolatiers at Mamá Pacha use an unlikely combination of tools and appliances to make their renowned delicacies.

Don't pack your bags without taking us along for the ride.

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.

How Lufthansa Allegris is creating a customizable intercontinental travel experience.

WIRED took Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to French-speaking Canada to trial its AI smarts. Quelle catastrophe!