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Get Collecting: Actress Anna May Wong to Grace U.S. Quarters in 2022
The new design is part of the American Women Quarters Program, which honors pioneering women from the nation's history.
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How East Meets Dress Is Revolutionizing The Wedding World
Years ago, Jenn Qiao and Vivian Chan found themselves frustrated by the unending trials of finding the perfect wedding cheongsam. So, they decided to do something about it.
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Throwback: Travel Back In Time To 1930s China With ‘Tintin And The Blue Lotus’
Though Hergé's portrayals of China are difficult to stomach, a deeper look at Tintin and The Blue Lotus reveals a complicated cultural history.
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Review: 'The Matrix Resurrections' Goes Back to Where It All Began, Again
Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and director Lana Wachowski are back for an action-packed, but difficult to follow fourth sequel.
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20 Tips for Hiking the Appalachian Trail from an AT Thru-Hiker
Hiking the Appalachian Trail can be the experience of a lifetime, a muddy slog, or something in between. So whether you're looking to section hike, day hike, or are aiming to thru-hike all 2,200 miles, it's crucial to be prepared.
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11 Best Ultralight Tents for Backpacking & Thru-Hiking
Gone are the days of toting bulky six-pound Eureka tents around the woods — backpacking shelters today save hikers every possible ounce. But with so many options on the market, it can be tough to decide on the best ultralight tent for your next backpacking or thru-hiking trip.
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Zpacks Offset Trio Review: A Stellar 3-Person UL Shelter?
Zpacks' ultralight tents have long reigned supreme in the backpacking shelter world. But rather than resting on their laurels, the good folks at Zpacks have continued to raise the bar with their recently released Offset Duo and, now, the three-person Offset Trio, which I was recently able to test out and review.
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Skiing in Japan: When/Where to Go & What to Expect in 2024
Imagine carving through deep powder for hours before pausing to enjoy fresh, hot ramen and a cold beer for less than $10 USD. You click back in to enjoy even more powder lines after lunch, and at the end of the day, you beeline to a nearby hot spring for a long, relaxing soak. No, this isn't some ski bum's daydream — it's skiing in Japan.
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25 Award-Winning Boutique Hotels in Charleston, SC
On the sunswept coast of South Carolina, Charleston buzzes with art, innovation, and centuries of history. Palmetto-lined streets and hundreds of church steeples place the Holy City at the top of travel lists year after year, drawing visitors from around the world.
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About Me
Hi! My name's Cu Fleshman. Based in Southern California, I'm a freelance writer, editor, and thru-hiker with more than five years of experience in digital publishing. I work for a variety of publications and blogs, covering everything from breaking-news announcements to reviews, long-form listicles, and feature stories. My writing has been published in Travel + Leisure, Afar, and Matador Network, among others.
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You can reach me at cu.fleshman@gmail.com