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Jan Meeuwesen

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.

15 Best Day Trips from Los Angeles

Santa Catalina Island, California

Los Angeles is one of the world’s most popular cities. Home to Hollywood superstars, musicians, sporting heroes and more, a trip to Los Angeles sees you brush shoulders with the great and the good. Lively and happening Los Angeles is the kind of city of which you never tire. However, should you exhaust your explorations …

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15 Best Day Trips From Mexico City

Tula, Mexico

Mexico’s capital has much to offer travellers, as the cultural and political hub of the country, though travellers shouldn’t expect beaches and ocean-side relaxing. High-altitude Mexico City has great museums, fascinating ancient monuments, and much in the way of good eating and drinking to be explored. Cosmopolitan and modern, visitors will definitely want to spend …

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15 Best Day Trips from Athens

Delphi, Greece

Athens is not only the national capital of Greece but also the cultural and spiritual one. The stage for the many myths and legends that have emerged from Ancient Greece, it’s a hub of tourist activity, as well as world-class Greek cuisine. The countryside surrounding Athens is no less spectacular, with temples and monasteries peppering …

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15 Best Day Trips from Copenhagen

Frederiksborg Palace, Hillerod, Denmark

The capital city of Denmark is a haven of attractions that are enjoyed by travelers and locals alike, with everything you could possibly expect from a bustling metropolitan European hub, from nightlife to cuisine and world-class museums. The area surrounding Copenhagen however is also full of places to visit that offer a respite from the …

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15 Best Day Trips from New Orleans

Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge

An incredible city with an amazing array of things to see and do, New Orleans has long been a popular tourist destination in the United States. Drawing on French, Spanish and Creole influences, the ‘Big Easy’ has an eclectic mix of cuisines, architectural styles and nightlife for visitors to enjoy. Located on the banks of …

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15 Best Day Trips from Rome

Assisi, Italy

Not only is Rome one of the most culturally significant cities in the world but also one of the most romantic too. With over 3,000 years of historical preservation to explore there is no lack of things to do in Rome. Once you have ticked of the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Roman Forum …

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15 Best Day Trips from Reykjavik

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Reykjavik is the little known capital city of seldom explored Iceland. With thanks to budget airlines and a nationwide investment in tourism Iceland is now firmly on the bucket-lists of travellers the world over. This enticing and enchanting city has a lot to explore, from Harpa to the Sun Voyager to the Hallgrimskirkja church there …

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15 Best Day Trips from Montreal

Mont-Tremblant

With an electrifying cultural dynamic and countless things to do, Montreal is favoured as one of the most irresistible destinations in Canada by both visitors and locals alike. The tangible French influence means there’s endless places to eat mouthwatering food, fascinating art attractions throughout the city and much more. However, Montreal also happens to be …

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15 Best Lakes in Rhode Island

Point Judith Pond

Rhode Island is the smallest state in the USA, though when you visit you wouldn’t know it, as it is the second most densely populated state in the country. It is a state that is rich in culture and history, as well as being geographically diverse. There are two distinct natural regions in Rhode Island; …

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15 Best Day Trips from Tokyo

Chichibu, Japan

Tokyo is one of the most frenetic, lively and exciting cities on the planet. Home to over 9 million people it is also one of the most populated. An ever active city, there is plenty to see and do during a visit to Tokyo. Modern and business minded, there are historical pockets in Tokyo that …

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