Jan is the owner and founder of The Crazy Tourist. He's born and raised in The Netherlands and loves exploring the South of France.
He loves going on short City Trips and visiting sunny destinations. His favorite country to visit is France.
Between Katowice and Gliwice, Zabrze is a working city in the Silesian Metropolis. If you love industrial technology you should look no further than the three show mines from when coalmining was peaking in the early 20th century. The pick of these, the Guido Mine, kits you out with mining gear to descend 355 metres …
Historic and modern at the same time, Gliwice is a Silesian industrial city that ballooned in the 19th century but held onto its Medieval core. During its industrial golden age Gliwice was designed as a “Garden City”, which explains why you’re never more than a few steps from a park, and why there’s an exotic …
Capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in South Central Poland, Kielce is a city that first grew rich from its plentiful metal and stone deposits. For more than 600 years the city was in the hands of the Kraków Bishops, who built themselves a castle on a hill just next to the market square. In the …
Whitby is located in the centre of Ontario’s Durham region; around 48 kilometres east of Toronto. The town dates back to 1855, but today is a suburb of the Greater Toronto Area. The location of the town means that there is plenty to see and do, not only within Whitby itself, but also outside of …
Florida’s most famous key has long been a popular holiday destination, among both visitors from across the pond and Americans in search of a relaxing spot. The island city has a lot to offer despite its small size; it has some of the best snorkelling in the US right off shore, as well as plentiful …
The fifth most populated city in New York State is a hotbed of urban activity that is irresistible to the passing traveller, as well as being a crucial gateway to the incredible natural beauty of the upstate region. While Syracuse itself is home to the attractive Erie Canal, a plethora of world-class restaurants, and the …
Budapest is the capital of Hungary, and is a city that genuinely has something for everyone to enjoy. From ruin bars to hot summer music festivals; from freezing winters to thermal spa baths – whatever the season, Budapest is simply a joy to discover. As one of the more affordable European cities, Budapest not only …
Home to the beautiful St John’s River and the longest coastline of any city in the United States, Jacksonville is one of the most popular cities in the Sunshine State of Florida – and easily one of the most charming. It’s also one of the most populated. Between the countless urban parks, world class cuisine …
Situated in a wonderfully scenic setting on the banks of the Puget Sound, Tacoma is a twinkling example of a quintessential American riverside city. It is bursting with culture, a healthy dose of art, and of course, exciting cuisine. Complete with conveniently distinguishable districts, such as the fascinating museum district; the buzzing 6th Avenue with …
Geneva is Switzerland’s second most populous city, famed for being a diplomatic centre. But with so many more facets to its appeal – from cuisine and architecture to breath-taking nature – Switzerland is a country of almost unparalleled beauty. Steep, jagged mountains rise from the ground, dusted in snow in winter, carpeted with green in …