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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.

25 Best Things to Do in Winnipeg (Canada)

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Winnipeg is located at the heart of North America, quite literally. This city in Canada with a population of under a million, has an impressive selection of famous exports. From childhood characters, to famous writers and cultural icons, this mid-size city offers visitors an endless things of to do and see. Winnipeg straddles the mighty …

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25 Best Things to Do in Michigan

Mackinac Island, Michigan

If you love berries, beaches and forests then Michigan is the state for you. The state boasts a number of beaches, more than half of Michigan is covered with forests and woods and an unfathomable amount of berries and cherries go into an incredible number of pies. Its main city Detroit is an industrial legend …

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25 Best Things to Do in Washington State

Mount Rainer National Park

The State of Washington is a nature lovers dream. The natural scenery in the state is some of the most breath taking and awe-inspiring in the entire United States. The terrain is diverse and includes the Hoh Rain Forest, volcanoes (both dormant and recently destructive) forests, and islands. The cities in Washington are as impressive …

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25 Best Things to Do in Massachusetts

Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston

As one of the original 13 colonies, it is not hard to figure out why the state of Massachusetts has so much history to offer visitors. Important battles and political rallies have taken place in the state during its history and evidence of these remains today in National Historic Parks and monuments. The state is …

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25 Best Things to Do in Arizona

Saguaro National Park

Spotting a tourist in Arizona may be more difficult than you would first imagine as even the locals wear shorts and t-shirts and take a high number photographs of the stunning natural landscapes. Arizona has some of the most incredible and unique terrain in the United States with its rocky canyons and towering mountains. The …

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25 Best Things to Do in Fresno (CA)

Shinzen Friendship Garden

Fresno is the fifth largest city in California and sits in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley. The city was formed just after the California Gold Rush in 1856 and was named after the large number of ash trees that sit along the side of the San Joaquin river. The city has mild, moist winters and …

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25 Best Things to Do in San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco is a hub of excitement, and the cultural, commercial and financial heart of Northern California. The city is the 13th most populated in the U.S. but has the second highest population density in the county, with only New York being busier. The city shot to fame in 1849 as the home of the Californian Gold …

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55 Best Things to Do in San Jose (CA)

Two hundred and forty years after it was founded by the Spanish, the first city in the California is the diverse, futuristic and prosperous “Capital of Silicon Valley”. Tech giants like PayPal, Cisco Systems, eBay and Acer are all part of the scenery, and the likes of Apple, Intel, Microsoft and Amazon aren’t far away. …

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55 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles (California)

Downtown Los Angeles

How could you begin to sum up a city that is impossible to define? Whether you’re talking about the limitless sprawl of districts and suburbs or the jolting contrast between sun-baked hills and soft beaches, the high culture of its art institutions or the rip-roaring fun of its theme parks, Los Angeles is not easy …

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50 Best Things to Do in San Diego (California)

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

California’s birthplace and the first spot in the Western United States where Europeans stepped ashore, San Diego is a city with universal appeal. To go with the comfortable climate and laid-back style, San Diego Bay and its natural harbour have a rich military heritage. The colossal aircraft carrier USS Midway speaks to this, and stands …

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