Word of Mouth: Buffalo, New York

Western New York's hub of art, culture and iconic food—and surprising architectural gems

One of the great joys of the vastness of the United States (and even New York state itself) is the vibrant local pockets of distinct culture. During the summer months, many New Yorkers’ minds trail to the Hamptons or the Hudson Valley—well-branded escapes within arm’s reach. And yet, at the end of inexpensive 45-minute flight rests Buffalo. Where the Erie Canal meets the Great Lake …

A Look Inside WIRED’s Renovated HQ

After taking over as WIRED’s Editor in Chief in 2012, Scott Dadich dedicated himself to redesigning the tech publication both digitally and physically. Three years of renovations later, the doors to WIRED’s revamped San Francisco headquarters are finally open for business, and the new space is impressive. Subdued hues of grays, whites and blacks mix with splashes of bright colors while concrete, glass, and steel …

Elma Arts Complex and Luxury Hotel, Zichron Ya’akov, Israel

An epic concert hall, art galleries and more in this architectural marvel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea

Zichron Yaakov might not sit at the top of every visitor’s must-see list in Israel. Relatively overshadowed by Holy Land sites and the unbeatable appeal of Tel Aviv, the quaint village—founded in 1882 by Lord Baron Rothschild—is positioned high in northern Israel’s verdant Carmel Region overlooking a glistening swathe of the Mediterranean Sea. Amidst the historical village’s millennium-old sites, boutique wineries, art galleries and Israeli …