Chelsi

Chelsi Cassilly is a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. She was born in Florence, Alabama and has lived in various locations in the south, midwest, and northeast. Her favorite hobbies include reading, hiking, drawing, and traveling. She's also extremely into all things space-related and expects any day now to become the first woman on Mars.

The Adirondack Mountains are known as the birthplace of the American vacation, but after living in the northeast for some time, I would suggest that they have become one of the most underrated US vacation destinations. Nestled like an emerald within upstate New York, this wilderness area is a hidden gem with much to offer. …

How can you begin to plan a trip to the Big Apple? With such massive area, such attractions and possible entertainment, the city just cries for multiple visits. So my suggestion is to listen to that city and take it in bite sized chunks. I’m going to help you plan an amazing New York weekend …

Of all the places in Canada I’ve visited, Montreal feels furthest from the United States. Montréal is primarily French-speaking, and throughout the city there is a mixture of English and French influence which gives Montréal is own unique flare. Montréal, QC from Mount Royal If you find yourself planning a trip, allow me to provide …

With the weather that’s been hitting much of the US this winter, I don’t blame most folks for wanting to stay indoors with a nice book and hot cup of tea. But if you’re looking to venture into the great outdoors during a cold snap, it is extremely important to dress appropriately. This factor can …

I’ve lived in Boston now for ten months, so I’ve had a chance to see all of the lovely seasons it has to offer. As we enter the lengthy winter season though, I thought I’d share something that never goes out of season: Seafood! Okay, it might actually go out of season, but the restaurants are always serving so I want to …