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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 Lakes in Montana

Lake McDonald, Montana

Montana sits within the Rocky Mountains regions and is known for its contrasting terrain, which is made up of flatlands in the east and towering mountains in the west. It is the USA’s fourth largest state and one of its most sparsely populated as a result of its landscapes. Still, it is a beautiful state …

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15 Best Day Trips from Dallas

Turner Falls State Park

Dallas, Texas’ third most populous city, holds appeal for its modernity and metropolitan range of things to do and see. From museums, culture and arts, to a thriving food and drink scene – and not just for Texas barbecue – it’s understandable that its popularity is growing, even among those who aren’t Dallas Cowboys fans. …

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15 Best Day Trips from Boston

Newport

As one of the oldest cities in the United States of America, Boston has a whole host of history and culture to explore. Being set in Massachusetts means that Boston is only a stone’s throw away from some of the East Coast’s most impressive scenery and historically significant settlements. Once you have had your fill …

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15 Best Day Trips from Salt Lake City

Bonneville Salt Flats

Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, lies on the glistening shore of the Great Salt Lake and is encompassed by jagged, snow capped peaks. Despite its major city status Salt Lake City retains a small town feel. Community orientated and family friendly, Salt Lake City is a relaxed and welcoming city to explore. Temple …

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15 Best Day Trips from Sacramento

Napa Valley

Contrary to popular belief the city of Sacramento is in fact the capital of California. Home to half a million people Sacramento lies at the confluence of the American River and the Sacramento River. Having played a pivotal role in the Gold Rush Sacramento is now somewhat overshadowed by Los Angeles and San Francisco. Nevertheless …

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15 Best Day Trips from Nashville

The Hermitage, Nashville

Nashville is Tennessee’s capital and most populous city and is particularly well-known for its abundant historic and country music attractions. Many visitors to the city of nearly 700,000 have no problem finding fun and educational ways to occupy their time within city limits, but for those who’d rather get out into the country and explore …

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15 Best Day Trips from Cancun

Tulum, Mexico

Cancun has become a Mecca for young party animals in search of a cheap holiday and an epic adventure. Consisting of two distinct areas El Centro, and Zona Hotelera, the city is awash with vast hotel resorts and tourist orientated bars wherever you turn. In Zona Hotelera you will find the party people, the beachfront …

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15 Best Day Trips from Kansas City

Prairiefire

Kansas City, spanning the border between Missouri and Kansas, is home to a hotchpotch of cultural activity owing to its deep-rooted jazz tradition, as well as having some fantastic barbecue-based cuisine and many excellent craft breweries. The city sits at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, and was established as a city in …

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15 Best Day Trips from Orlando

Daytona Beach

Famously the home of the Magic Kingdom, Orlando is full to the brim with excited families year-round. There’s more to it than just Disney, though: Orlando is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, gorgeous Florida beaches, and intriguing historical sights, too. Orlando itself isn’t bad to look at, either – it’s not nicknamed ‘the City Beautiful’ …

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15 Best Day Trips from Buenos Aires

Lujan, Argentina

Fanatical foodies, culture vultures and party animals all have one thing in common, they fall head over heels for Buenos Aires. Sumptuous steaks accompanied by marvellous Malbec, the amazing architecture in the form of Casa Roasao and Teatro Colón as well promiscuous and pumping night clubs like Pacha, what is there to dislike? Once you …

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