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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 Jerusalem

Sea of Galilee

Jerusalem is a multicultural city that holds significance for three of the world’s major religions – Judaism, Islam and Christianity. As such it is a popular site for pilgrimages, as well as cultural tourism. Divided between Israel and Palestine, there are also interesting political tours across the city. Aside from the religious and historical sites, …

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15 Best Day Trips from Queenstown

The Catlins

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s major tourist centers, frequented by local tourists from all parts of the country as well as international tourists from across the globe. Annually, more than 2 million visitors make their way to the South Island destination to have their fill of experiences. Queenstown is a marvelously diverse town thanks …

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15 Best Day Trips from Greenville SC

Table Rock State Park, South Carolina

15 Best Day-Trips from Greenville, South Carolina Located in the northwest portion of South Carolina, Greenville is the county seat of Greenville County and its largest city as well. Due to its convenient location near the neighboring states of Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, Greenville is a great place to hang your hat while exploring …

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15 Best Day Trips from Quebec City

Levis, Canada

A hub of rich history, irresistible culture, and stunning architecture, Quebec City is one of the oldest settlements on the continent, and to this day, remains the only walled city north of the Mexican border. Here you’ll find an old-meets-new vibe, with fascinating nuggets of history – like Le Château Frontenac – coexisting with exciting …

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15 Best Day Trips from Krakow

Tatra Mountain National Park

With its numerous architectural monuments, unique churches, ancient castles, and many historic sites to explore, Krakow has always piqued the interest of spectators and connoisseurs of high art. It turns out that there is a lot of history to absorb, plenty of delicious food to eat, and so much to do in this city that …

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15 Best Day Trips from Madison, WI

Monona Terrace

Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin, in the United States. It lies between lakes Mendota and Monona. It was founded in 1829 and became the capital city in 1848. Madison is known for its extensive network of parks and lakes with hundreds of miles of nature trails, its restaurants, and its museums and art …

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15 Best Day Trips from Playa del Carmen

Coba

Playa Del Carmen is a coastal town along the Riviera Maya in Mexico’s Quintana Roo state. It is often chosen by visitors to the region who are looking to get away from the party atmosphere of Cancún. The town is lined with a large beach facing the Caribbean Sea. It is known for having a …

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15 Amazing Waterfalls in California

Vernal Falls

When it comes to waterfalls, there is no region in America more prolific than California. If you look at it from a numbers-only perspective, the state is home to an inexhaustible supply of contenders. But it’s not just about the number of waterfalls, it’s the astounding variety. Along the coastline, you will find tide falls …

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15 Best Beaches in Panama

San Blas Archipelago

Panama, a country of just four million inhabitants, is the link between North and South America. Its famous canal very much put Panama on the map. The Panama City Greater Metropolitan Region, which sits on the Pacific Ocean, has 40% of the country’s population, while on the other coast, the Caribbean bathes the shoreline. There …

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15 Best Beaches in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Like declaring a ‘best potato in Idaho,’ choosing one beach that’s head and shoulders above all others in Santa Cruz is an exercise in futility. With so many to choose from – each with its own personality and charm – Santa Cruz is the quintessential beach town. So, if you’re California dreamin’, and only sun, …

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