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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 Omaha

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Omaha is Nebraska’s largest city and is located on the Missouri River border with Iowa. Omaha offers tourists nature, history, and cultural experiences. This unique city has a well-deserved reputation for hospitality; the people here are polite and friendly. Most of the delightful attractions around Omaha are only a short distance from the city center. …

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15 Best Day Trips from Dubai

Ras Al Khaimah City

Dubai is among the seven emirates that come together to form the UAE. The city is welcoming and gives tourists a chance to connect with a wide range of experiences. This independent city-state is filled with magnificent, world-class tourist destinations. Most visitors come here to shop and discover the wide array of ancient and modern …

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15 Best Day Trips from Wilmington NC

Airlie Garden

Wilmington, North Carolina, is situated along the banks of the only river that flows directly into the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a 39-foot deep water commercial port, whose water changes direction every six hours. In addition to the port, Wilmington is adorned with historic plaques and numerous attention-grabbing sites such as the Battleship. More …

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12 Amazing Waterfalls in Florida

Falling Creek Falls, Lake City

The Sunshine State is flat; some would say boringly flat. It struggles to have the spectacular waterfalls of some other states of the USA. However, the sight of water cascading down is one of the most spectacular things you can see. The waterfalls of Florida have been created because of depressions and sinkholes. In many …

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15 Best Lakes in Nevada

Walker Lake, Nevada

When most people think about the state of Nevada they immediately think about gambling, the desert and mining. But there is so much more to the USA’s 7th largest state. Nevada is broken up by the mountains, having valleys, forests and rivers. Most of Nevada lies within the Great Basin, though the southern third of …

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25 Best Things To Do In Luang Prabang (Laos)

Kuang Si Waterfalls, Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is often called the ‘Heart of Laos’ and many visitors choose to come here instead of Vientiane as it is known for its gorgeous countryside and scenic views across the majestic Mekong River. Luang Prabang also lies on the Nam Khan River, meaning that you can take to the water on a trip …

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25 Best Things to Do on the Si Phan Don Islands (Laos)

Mekong River, Si Phan Don Islands

People are often surprised to hear that Laos has a clutch of islands. Why? Well, Laos is known for being a landlocked country which means that it has no coastline, but it is still the home to the Si Phan Don Islands which translate as ‘Four Thousand Islands’ in Lao. The islands are actually part …

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15 Best Day Trips from Waikiki

Pali Notches

Away from the hectic center of Honolulu, Waikiki is the poster child of Hawaiian destinations and never fails to disappoint its visitors, who have traveled across the Pacific to reach the island of Oahu’s sunny shores. The neighborhood has been around for centuries and has grown into a well-developed holiday-maker’s paradise, with high-rise hotels offering …

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15 Largest Lakes in the World

Lake Superior

There are countless lakes around the world. They can be found atop mountains, at sea level and everywhere in between. Lakes can be saltwater or freshwater, an endorheic basin or have an outlet, be ancient or manmade. They vary in depth, length and volume, and are found all over the globe. Here are the 15 …

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15 Best Things to Do in Vientiane (Laos)

Xieng Khuan

Vientiane is the capital city of Laos but many visitors here say that is feels more like a small village than a bustling central hub. Vientiane has a relaxed and serene vibe to it and you will find a number of attractions here that make it the perfect place to spend a few days before …

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