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Kelsy Chauvin

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Covers:  I write about amazing U.S. and international destinations through a variety of angles: hotels, dining, wine, travel gear, cannabis tourism, LGBTQ+ travel, cruises, and culture.
Writer: Fodor’s NYC Guides, hotels, dining, culture, travel, LGBTQ+, cannabis. @NYTravelWriters president emeritus. Instagram: @kelsycc (Inactive on X-Twitter)

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Kelsy Chauvin’s Biography

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I am a versatile freelance writer specializing in travel, as well as gastronomy, wine, nightlife, arts and culture, cannabis, and LGBTQ+ interests. I create both editorial and branded content. My work has been published in Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, Passport, AFAR, TripAdvisor, The Points Guy, CNN, Sherman’s Travel, Orbitz, Fodor’s, EDGE Media Network, Curve, and other media. I have co-authored several Frommer’s Travel guide books; the Fodor’s Brooklyn guide; as well as Rand McNally’s …

Kelsy Chauvin’s Journalist Portfolio

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This upstate New York village feels straight out of Switzerland (National Geographic)

This upstate New York village feels straight out of Switzerland (National Geographic)

Lake Placid sparkles with the charm of a European alpine village. Set against the Adirondack Mountains in nor…

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An Essential Guide to Sitges, Spain's Artsy LGBTQ+ Enclave (Condé Nast Traveler)

An Essential Guide to Sitges, Spain's Artsy LGBTQ+ Enclave (Condé Nast Traveler)

From a small fishing village to an LGBTQ+ and arts enclave, today's Sitges, Spain is a modern beach destinati…

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Mine + Farm Inn: World's Greatest Places (TIME Magazine)

Mine + Farm Inn: World's Greatest Places (TIME Magazine)

The radiant green valleys of Sonoma County are famous for their vineyards. But at Mine + Farm in the small to…

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Escape Plan: Porto, Portugal (Passport)

Escape Plan: Porto, Portugal (Passport)

Like a fine port wine, the rich character of Porto reveals itself slowly. The “second city” of Portugal is of…

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Ultimate weekend in Sonoma (Lonely Planet)

Ultimate weekend in Sonoma (Lonely Planet)

It’s a California county famous for lush vineyards, but Sonoma dazzles visitors with its array of other charm…

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An Essential Guide to Bologna, Italy's Ravishing Cultural and Culinary City (Condé Nast Traveler)

An Essential Guide to Bologna, Italy's Ravishing Cultural and Culinary City (Condé Nast Traveler)

There are endless things to do in Bologna, from exploring layers of history, art, and UNESCO-designated archi…

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All Weather Shoes by Astral Loyak

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By Kelsy Chauvin Verified
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2 Get a good grip wherever you’re walking with Astral Loyak All Weather shoes. Every pair combines a waterproof, recycled polyester canvas with durable soles and wider toe box, making them lightweight, versatile, and ready to wear all day long. Headquartered in Seattle, Astral is an award-winning, founder-owned company leading the industry in both footwear design, sustainable manufacturing, and environmental partnerships.
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Get Rolling With Peak Design

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1 If you could design your own perfect suitcase, this might be it. The Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On has rethought practical-luggage needs to deliver features like a fully weatherproof shell and zippers, an anodized aluminum handle and quick-deploy button, “cord-hook” straps inside to keep your goods in place, and secret AirTag and stash pockets. It’s all inside the super thin, durable carbon-fiber body that rolls on four wheels, maximizing packing space in a slim, easy-grab suitcase.
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Vegan Hydration For Your Skin With The Ordinary

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3 The Ordinary’s straightforward, high-performance skincare solutions are a great option for travelers seeking reliable, affordable formulations. Along with its sunscreens, serums, cleansers, and more, the brand’s Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is one of the best to take on every trip, working as an effective moisturizer designed to mimic the composition of your skin’s natural hydration system.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Seventh grade, Hamilton Middle School newspaper -- a feature on outlandish earring trends. Garfield High School: I was a roving reporter...

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Carrie Bradshaw -- love her beat, and the fiction that she can afford that apartment from writing only one column per week.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

As long as the PR person/agency searches for me/knows my beat, I'll check out any pitch.

Awards

Eddie & Ozzie Awards

2025 - Foodie Travel

Eddie & Ozzie Award Winner 2025 for Best Issue: Consumer Travel & Tourism – Foodie Travel – Passport Magazine (January 2025 issue) www.eddie-ozzie.com

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