Location
Corvallis, Oregon
School
Rutgers University
Expertise
Luxury travel, Pet-friendly travel, Adventure destinations
- Jean has traveled extensively and covers adventure, luxury, and pet-friendly travel in her writing.
- Her work has appeared both in print and online in nationally syndicated media outlets.
- She has featured award-winning properties and restaurants.
Experience
Jean is a freelance journalist who has been producing content for over 15 years. With a love of storytelling, her intention is to create content to inspire and connect people to places and experiences. Her articles have appeared in Travel & Leisure, USA Today, The Oregonian, and 1859 magazine.
Education
Jean holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Rutgers University's School of Communication and Information.
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Oregon
By Jean Chen Smith
Just 19 miles from Eugene, this Oregon lakeside escape combines forest hikes, serene stays, lovely state recreation sites, and much more for the ideal getaway.
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