Don’t sweat the expense reports—from first-class tech to multiday commutes, WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip.

Jul 2, 2025 3:00 PM

Five years ago, work trips looked nothing like they do today. WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler have teamed up to tell you all you need to know to actually enjoy working on the go.

Jesse Ashlock

I Let AI Agents Plan My Vacation—and It Wasn't Terrible

The latest wave of AI tools claim to take the pain out of booking your next trip. From transport and accommodation to restaurants and attractions, we let AI take the reins to put this to the test.

Victoria Turk

For Today’s Business Traveler, It's All About Work-Life Integration

With hybrid lifestyles now the norm, business trips have become more intentional, more mobile, and surprisingly more restorative.

Paul Jebara

How to Travel to the Most Remote Office on Earth

Commuting to Concordia research station in Antarctica takes days—it’s more remote than the International Space Station. Here’s how to get there.

Mitch Moxley

The Best Tech Gear for Work Trips

Global professionals can’t be stymied by dead batteries or flimsy gadgets. Here are WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler’s go-to essentials to help you survive any business trip.

Simon Hill

Airplane Wi-Fi Is Now … Good?

For years, in-flight internet has been fine for email, not great for Zoom meetings. That’s all changing fast.

Jaclyn Trop

Come for the Amenity Kits, Stay for the Flight

Airlines are wooing first-class passengers with elaborate complementary products sourced from the most luxe companies—and getting influencers’ attention in the process.

Mitch Moxley

How to Beat Jet Lag

As ultra-long-haul routes take flight, plane-lighting hacks and meal planning could help passengers recover faster.

Sabrina Weiss

The New Era of Work Travel

The article explores modern business travel trends, including AI-driven trip planning, work-life integration, remote offices in extreme locations, essential tech gear, improved in-flight Wi-Fi, luxury airline amenities, and strategies to combat jet lag. It highlights how business travel has evolved to prioritize efficiency, comfort, and balance.