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Aleenah Ansari

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Seattle
As seen in: MSN, MSN Deutschland, MSN UK, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, The Washington Post, Yahoo News, Aol, Tripadvisor, Yahoo Finance and
Covers:  representation in media, entrepreneurship, wellness, mental health, e-commerce, BIPOC beauty brands, travel, new releases (travel, memoir, romance), travel in the Pacific Northwest and beyond
Doesn't Cover: parenting
I cover representation in media, PNW travel, & entrepreneurship 🌈 | words for @ThisIsInsider, @SeattleTimes, @Joysauce_, & more! | ansarialeenah@gmail.com

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Aleenah Ansari is a Seattle-based writer and creative strategist with 10+ years of experience covering representation in media, holistic wellness, travel in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and the non-linear career paths of BIPOC creatives, entrepreneurs, and authors. She approaches her work with the heart of a teacher, and her goal is to write the stories she needed when she was younger, amplify the work of BIPOC experts and authors, and create stories that leave readers feeling curious and …

Aleenah Ansari’s Journalist Portfolio

What to do in Vancouver, B.C., based on what you like to do in Seattle

What to do in Vancouver, B.C., based on what you like to do in Seattle

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Ferry Tales: Eight Indie Bookstores That Bring People Together

Ferry Tales: Eight Indie Bookstores That Bring People Together

Jump on the Northwest’s most famous mode of transportation and visit an indie bookstore—they’re thriving acro…

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How to do a car-free trip to Victoria, B.C., from Seattle

How to do a car-free trip to Victoria, B.C., from Seattle

Use this guide to plan a car-free trip to Victoria, where you’ll discover indie bookstores and museums, explo…

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Know Before You Go: Trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp - Nepal Travel Tips | Viator.com

Know Before You Go: Trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp - Nepal Travel Tips | Viator.com

The trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is on the bucket list of many hikers, adventurers, and world travelers—bu…

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Charles Yu on identity, representation and what it means to be Asian American

Charles Yu on identity, representation and what it means to be Asian American

This is a Q&A with Charles Yu, the author of “Interior Chinatown." It’s narrated from the perspective of Will…

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How Microsoft kept its underwater datacenter connected while retrieving it from the ocean - Insid...

How Microsoft kept its underwater datacenter connected while retrieving it from the ocean - Insid...

Underwater datacenter - need I say more?

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Your Guide to Halloween in Seattle and Beyond

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By Aleenah Ansari
| Seattle Magazine Verified
It’s spooky season in Washington, which means haunted farms, fall festivals, pumpkin carving, costume contests for pets and people alike, and more. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate Halloween in Seattle and beyond. October 10-11, 16-18, 22-25, 29-31, November 1 Stocker Farms Visiting a pumpkin patch is a quintessential Halloween activity, and the fall festival Stocker Farms has U-pick pumpkins, a corn maze, games, and a beer garden with local beer, wine and cider.
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How Scott Sodbiligt is bridging the gap between the world and Mongolia

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By Aleenah Ansari
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You might recall the scene from Mulan (1998) in which the titular character is feuding with Shan Yu, the leader of the Hun army, on the roof of a temple while everyone is celebrating Capt. Li Shang and his military’s supposed victory. There’s a moment when Mulan gets Shan Yu’s attention by pulling up her hair to reveal that she was the one who caused the avalanche that buried most of his army.
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| MSN UK Verified
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