Jason Tushinski
School
York University, Concordia University
Expertise
Road Trips, Off-Beat Destinations, Culinary Travel
- From 2021 to 2023, Jason wrote more than 1,000 pieces for a car insurance and travel start-up.
- He authored food-centric road trip guides covering multiple routes across the U.S.
- On a guided tour through Gloria Ferrer's Sonoma vineyard in California, Jason taste-tested a certain vintage and, after careful consideration, described it as "soury." The sommelier was not impressed.
Experience
Jason has been writing professionally for more than a decade. Most recently, he wrote about everything under the hood for an automotive & travel startup. His professional writing has covered a wide variety of other topics as well, including AI-assisted healthcare, financial and real estate copy, the nonprofit sector, and more. Before that, Jason worked as a producer, writer, and editor for a national television news organization. His writing has also appeared in magazines, online, and on the radio.
Education
Jason holds both a B.A. and M.A. in history from York University in Toronto, Canada. He also holds a graduate diploma in journalism from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
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Stories By Jason Tushinski
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Unless you are hoping to become the most unpopular person on the plane (don't), these are the things flight attendants would like you to stop doing.
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Boston is a wonderful city for locals and tourists alike to explore -- but what popular attractions aren't worth the time, and where should you go instead?
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Peer-to-peer platforms changed how we travel, and Turo may now change how we rent cars. Here's everything you wanted to know about the car-sharing marketplace.
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Toronto's thrilling mixture of history, culture, cuisine, nature and entertainment make it one of North America's most exciting destinations to visit.
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For a dose of southern charm, consider visiting these underrated cities in America's South, chosen for their natural wonders, history, and delectable cuisine.
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Although many travelers will snowbird to exotic islands or hit the slopes this winter, consider these underrated U.S. winter getaways to avoid the crowds.
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Since there's plenty to do, see, and taste in LA, you'll need to plan a one-day Los Angeles itinerary using insider info and in-the-know recommendations.
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Once-majestic vessels now lying abandoned and forgotten, every one of these incredible shipwrecks has a haunting story to tell. Get ready to be amazed.
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From Alaska to Wyoming, the snowiest American states take snow days to another level entirely. Look no further for wonderful winter activities.
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Spend the night at these haunted hotels and inns in the U.S., from historic Hollywood hotels to New Orleans mansions, to meet the guests who never checked out.
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Sharks are among the biggest and baddest ocean dwellers. From hammerheads and makos to the iconic great white, these are the 10 biggest sharks ever caught.