School
University of Maryland
Expertise
Film Tourism, International music festivals, Solo Travel
- Jack watched explosions go off in Bogotá, Colombia, while visiting a film set.
- He travels all over the world to cover concerts and music festivals.
- He climbed Mount Saint Helens once for an article and probably won't ever do that again.
Experience
Jack started out writing about film and television. For years, he worked for the Static Media brand /Film. Since then, he's written for Thrillist, High Times Magazine, and The Credits. With a wide range of interests, Jack covers a variety of topics including cannabis, music, and travel.
Education
Jack studied English at the University of Maryland.
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Connecticut
By Jack Giroux
Connecticut has plenty of amazing beach towns, and one of its bigger waterfront cities is home to great coastal walks and artsy attractions.
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