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Charleston: relying on the kindness of strangers (August 6-10)

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August 10th 2011
I’d organised to couch surf in Charleston with a host staying in dorms at the local college. I got her number two days before, however each time I called she didn’t answer. I arrived and went to the local hostel, which was closed, then the hotels, which ended up being all completely at capacity. I was in a bit of a pickle until the lady at the front desk, Julie, offered for me to stay at her h ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more