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Charleston's friendliness

New York City, London and Tokyo may be among the best cities in the world, but busy lives don’t leave much time for friendliness. Over in Charleston, South Carolina, however, the whole city is basking in traditional Southern charm and people are, according to Condé Nast Traveler readers, the friendliest in the world.
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Lauren Weymouth

14 December 2016

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