Michelle Rae Uy

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There’s no monument more emblematic of Los Angeles than the Hollywood Sign.

7 Epic Hikes for a Close-Up View of the Iconic Hollywood Sign

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Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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No movies more famously transport their audiences to locales far, far away than the Star Wars franchise.

12 'Star Wars' Filming Locations That Make for Amazing Vacations

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Finally, our bucket-list vacation dreams are back on the table now that countries across Europe are reopening to vaccinated US travelers, including classics like Italy and Greece and newly-hyped hits like Croatia and Iceland.

The Cheapest Flight Deals to Europe Right Now

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There’s something tantalizing about the beach.

The 20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

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Close-Ups: Pictures of the Most Beautiful Places in the World to Visit

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When I was young, I drove with some family friends north from Manila to see the mountain retreat of Baguio.

Michelle Rae Uy’s Recent Articles

7 Epic Hikes for a Close-Up View of the Iconic Hollywood Sign

Get up close and personal with one of LA’s most famous landmarks.

12 'Star Wars' Filming Locations That Make for Amazing Vacations

May the force be with you... and may you book these trips ASAP.

The Cheapest Flight Deals to Europe Right Now

Fly to Spain, France, and Italy—all for under $500.

The 20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

Pink sands, kangaroos, lush mountains—they’ve got it all.

The Beautiful Island Nation That Might Actually Top Hawaii

When I was young, I drove with some family friends north from Manila to see the mountain retreat of Baguio.