Kelsey Allen

Associate Editor

Kelsey Allen is an associate editor at Thrillist. Prior to joining Thrillist, she worked at Boston magazine. She is a graduate of Emerson College, where she studied Literature and Environmental Science, and she currently lives in Brooklyn.

Latest Posts From Kelsey

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How to Overcome Your Flight Anxiety

A guide to staying grounded, even when you’re 35,000 feet in the air

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The Best Things to Do in Sicily, From Sunny Beaches to Fragrant Lemon Groves

Your visit isn’t complete without strolling through the Ballaro Market in Palermo, eating a cannoli at a sidewalk cafe, or marveling at the decadent palazzos.

Eysturoy, Faroe Islands

Stay in the Faroe Islands for Free Through This Volunteer Program

For two days, a select few volunteers help the region recover from the impacts of overtourism.

national parks requiring reservations 2025

Five More National Parks Now Require Reservations in 2025

Book ahead if you want to catch the sunrise at Maui’s highest peak.

california train

A Luxury Overnight Train Service from LA to SF Is Underway

Dreamstar Lines’s route will begin summer 2025 if all goes according to plan.

Travelers Are Begging Airports to Put Up ‘Use Headphones’ Signs

Travelers Are Begging Airports to Put Up ‘Use Headphones’ Signs

No one wants to hear your TikTok feed played aloud.

Concord, Massachusetts

Like the Literary Classics Written Here, This Quaint Town Is a Page-Turner

That famous pond you read about in high school? Add it to your Concord literary tour.

Shih Tzu Festival

This Shih Tzu Festival in Japan Is Just What You Need Today

They're basically sentient teddy bears.

Sturtevant Camp.

After Fires Devastated the Area, This 131-Year-Old Camp Has Finally Reopened

After four years of closure, Sturtevant Camp is accepting reservations starting November 1.

The Huntington Botanical Gardens

The Best Botanic Gardens in LA to See Fall Foliage

Stroll through autumn leaves at the best botanical gardens across LA County.

Joshua Tree national park

Sleep Under the Stars at This Famous Stargazing Festival in Joshua Tree

Tickets for the celestial celebration are on sale now.

woman doing yoga in the foliage at sensei porcupine creek in coachella valley

The Wellness-Pilled Are Flocking to This $13,000 Hiking Trip Catered By Nobu

Join health-obsessed Angelenos, high-strung CEOs, and rich people of all flavors at the height of luxury in the Coachella Valley.