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.
Chock full of some of the country’s most amazing landscapes and natural wonders, Sedona, Arizona is also full of fascinating history, and it’s an important area for those who believe that its majestic mountains are home to mysterious forces that defy explanation. Sedona is also a go-to spot for those looking to explore the area’s …
Charleston is the oldest and most historic city in the US state of South Carolina. This coastal city was one of the first English colonies to be established on the east coast of America. As such, it’s a wonderful destination for anyone interested in learning more about the intriguing past of the region, with many …
The second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is a natural wonderland that’s full of splendor and scenery that has been taking visitor’s breath away for centuries. Due to the volcanic activity that formed the island eons ago, it’s home to many dramatic geologic formations and diverse micro-climates that are largely responsible for the unique …
Venice is composed of 118 small islands, all separated by beautiful canals and connected to one another by more than 400 bridges. Located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, Venice is especially known for its architecture and art. For a very long time, Venice has been the center of attraction for a lot of …
Located in southwestern Tennessee along the Mississippi River, Memphis is considered to be one of the most historic and cultural cities of not only Tennessee but also all of the United States of America. In the present day, Memphis features as a hub for trade, knowledge, art, and entertainment. Home to blues, soul, and rock …
Pompeii is a unique historic site in that in an ironic twist of fate, the catastrophe that decimated the citizens of the unsuspecting town is also responsible for the near-perfect preservation of many things that would have otherwise been destroyed in all other such natural disasters. You’ll see art, furniture, and other everyday items the …
Portland, Oregon is an amazingly diverse city that is bursting with natural splendor and rich history. It is also one of the west coast’s most hip and trendy centers for art, cuisine, and fashion. If natural beauty is your thing, you’ll have no problem filling up your schedule with mountains, volcanos, waterfalls, and gorges. Once …
Known as ‘the Gathering Place,’ Oahu is the third largest of all the Hawaiian Islands and is home to nearly a million people. It consists of nearly 600 square miles of mountains, forests, and some of the most amazing beaches and geologic features in the archipelago. The most historically important and visited site is the …
Home to some of the most majestic and well-preserved archaeological sites in the Americas, Peru ranks as one of the world’s travel hotspots for visitors who are interested in exotic cultures, amazing geography, and ancient history. Machu Picchu is the country’s historic crown jewel and one of the New World’s Seven Wonders. With plenty of …
Lying on Ireland’s east-central coast just across the Irish Sea from the United Kingdom, Dublin is the most populated city in the country and also the capital. For amateur historians, there’s really no better place to visit; the entire country – especially Dublin – is steeped in a rich history that goes back thousands of …