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.
The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico has become a popular tourist destination over recent decades. It is a peninsula with a significant history dating back to the Mayans. It is also a place with a wonderful climate and stunning beaches. Just off the coast in the Caribbean is the island of Cozumel. A small area, it …
Texas has very hot summers, so it stands to reason that many people head for the beach during these sweltering months. The City of Galveston gives visitors plenty of options when it comes to cooling off at the seaside. The city lies little more than an hour south of Greater Houston, so there is a …
Maryland has miles and miles of coastline that stretches from the shores of Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you explore a free public beach or choose the remote route and take a speedboat to a secluded beach, it’s up to you, and it’s possible to do it all. Some beaches in Maryland advise …
There is a lovely island in the Leewards in the Caribbean that is divided largely east by west; it belongs to two countries. The French part covering the north is called St. Martin, while the south called St. Maarten belongs to the Netherlands. The whole island has developed as a popular tourist island, with lovely …
Often overlooked by tourists heading elsewhere in New Zealand, Auckland is well worth taking an extra couple of days to explore so you can experience the urban side of the country. The city itself is full of multi-cultural cuisine and events, world-class specialty coffee shops and a wide range of New Zealand’s best boutiques. There …
Stockholm is not only the culturally abundant capital of Sweden, it is also the most populous city of the Nordic nations. Most populous it may be, but with just under one million people calling Stockholm home, there is more than enough space to go around. The city of Stockholm is a rare kind of city. …
Florida is famous worldwide in large part due to its bountiful and beautiful beaches. The first places that come to mind when thinking about the sunny south of Florida are Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys. These beach party towns have made a name for themselves because of their white sandy beaches, vibrant culture and …
Sandwiched on South America’s west coast between Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador is a diverse country with beautiful beaches, amazing scenery and culture galore. It’s rich in history and home to the ancient Inca culture too – the largest and most advanced civilization in the pre-Colombian Americas. So whether you’re …
Chicago is a city known for its food, particularly for hot dogs, deep-dish pizza and jazz music. There’s also gangster legend Al Capone, but did you know that Chicago has some beautiful beaches? As many know, Chicago gets cold and snowy in winter, but during the warmer months, the shorelines are a popular place to …
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South East Asia. The country has it all – big metropolitan cities, gorgeous beaches, and expansive national parks. Travelers of every variety arrive in Thailand every year; it is a country that caters to one and all. Thailand is a beacon of strength in terms …