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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Man jets off to exotic destinations for just 24 HOURS... flying across the globe and back in one day
A day trip to Egypt? Lunch in Ireland? A morning walk in Rome? Kevin Droniak has experienced it all and gotten home in time for supper. The 28-year-old travel influencer has jetted off on 14 'day-trips' throughout 2025, flying from his home in New York City to an exotic destination across the globe and returning home within 24 hours. He books red-eye flights to various countries, explores them for one day, and then heads back home that evening. He's been documenting it all on his TikTok and Instagram, teaching his 300,000 followers how to save time and money while traveling the world. 'I weigh out the activities in that location and how much am I going to have to spend on the ground,' he dished. He's taken day trips to Paris, France, Rome, Italy, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, and even Iceland. He breaks down the cost in his videos. Trips range from $200-$1,000, including food, activities, and transportation, and most average around $500. One of his most expensive day trips was an $800 round-trip to Cairo, Egypt, but he said it was totally worth it as he couldn't pass up spending a day at the pyramids. But his 24-hour trip to Ireland, which ended up costing him almost $900 thanks to a flat tire that ate up his time, may not have been worth the price tag. Still, 'It's more fun to have a flat tire in Ireland than just being bored at home,' he said. His cheapest day trip cost him about $120 - a round-trip flight to Puerto Rico allowed him to spend the day at the beach and make it back to sleep in his bed that night. Finding affordable flights is a challenge, especially when the round trip takes place within one day, so Droniak monitors Expedia and Google Flights ahead of his trips. He likes to use the 'explore' or 'map' features to see which destinations are cheapest on days he's hoping to travel. If an airline ticket is below the average cost, he considers the journey worth it. 'I think that's another essential thing if you're trying to find a cheap flight, is being flexible with your dates,' he explained. 'I probably book my trips between two weeks and a month in advance.' While embarking on a day trip, he recommended just pick one or two things to do, and don't expect yourself to see the whole city in one day. 'When you land, you wanna jam everything in, but I try not to have too much planned since the time is fleeting,' he said. 'I believe that you can experience a place on the ground for just a day because there's nowhere else to go. You don't have a hotel. There's no time to just sit and scroll on your phone.' To save money, he finds cheap or even free activities. He walks, takes public transportation, and eats cost-efficient meals. Droniak started day-tripping not only to see the world, but to embrace solo-travel. 'I was tired of waiting around for people to go on trips with me,' he said. 'I think day-tripping is great because you get a little taste of solo traveling, there's not much of a risk… It's less commitment and you're able to learn about yourself.' But Droniak said day trips are not a vacation - they're not supposed to be relaxing, and often, they're exhausting. 'It's like a race with time,' he joked. Getting as much sleep as possible on the plane is crucial. On one of his first trips, he watched movies instead of resting, and it turned out to be a bitter mistake. 'You don't want to be overly tired walking around the next day. You need energy, so just make sure you're able to get some shut-eye on the plane there,' he recommended. Despite the potential for exhaustion, Droniak pointed out that jet lag is never an issue. 'You don't have enough time there to acclimate to that time zone,' he dished. He hopes to spend more time in these bucket list locations, but Droniak loves the rush of a short trip. And his followers do too. 'Right now I'm just getting such a thrill out of popping around and seeing new places in a short amount of time,' he said. In the end, he encouraged aspiring day-trippers to be flexible and adventurous like him. 'It's just unpredictable, [you] have to be down for anything,' he concluded.
Metro
2 days ago
- Metro
American tourist's £660 ‘extreme day trip' to Ireland raises a lot of questions
Have you ever flown for more than six hours, only to eat a snack and look over a cliff before heading home again? No, we've never done that either. However, a man called Kevin Droniak did just that. The American travel influencer went on a day trip to Ireland from New York, and filmed it all for Instagram. In a video breaking down the cost of his trip, Kevin revealed he paid close to $900 to spend a few hours on the Emerald Isle — with time for just one activity. After taking a direct flight to Shannon Airport in Ireland's west ($457 return), Kevin rented a car for $48 and drove to the Cliffs of Moher, one of the country's most iconic attractions. While he was there, he had a few minutes to scoff down a sandwich and a cappuccino. Having spent an undisclosed amount of time at the cliffs, he ran into trouble with a flat tire. He paid a mechanic to change the wheel, but incurred a $275 fee from the rental company because he hadn't paid for insurance. After that headache, Kevin said he headed straight back to the airport. The average flight time between New York and Shannon is around six and a half hours, which means he spent around 13 hours of the day in the air. We contacted Kevin to clarify his exact flying time and learn more about the trip, but didn't hear back. Including buying an Irish polo shirt (presumably from the airport), Kevin said he ended up spending $898 for his few hours in Ireland, which even he admits might not have been worth it. For most people, the idea of a holiday abroad involves packing a suitcase and being away for at least a weekend, if not a week or more. But for some, like Kevin, a single day is enough to fly to another country, explore, and be home in time for bed. It's part of a growing trend known as 'extreme day tripping'. Yet despite the popularity, 'EDTs' have drawn criticism over their environmental impact and lack of engagement with local economies. What is Extreme Day Tripping? While we don't have an Oxford definition of the phrase, Extreme Day Tripping generally involves travelling an extraordinary distance to a destination, only to spend no more than a day there before flying home. In practice, you wake up stupidly early, get to the airport, catch a red-eye flight (hopefully in time to get there at a reasonable time in the morning), and then pack as much into your trip as you can before catching a very late flight back again the same day. In theory, it allows you to get a very brief flavour of another country, without the cost of accommodation or taking chunks out of your annual leave. Do Extreme Day Trips benefit the host country? We asked Irish economist Jim Power about the benefits of having holidaymakers visit Ireland, even if only for a short time. 'Having visitors come to Ireland on any pretext is generally good for Ireland,' he told Metro. 'A visitor will spend a significant amount of money on food, transport, fuel, souvenirs, and so on, so it represents a significant financial investment into the important tourism sector.' However, Jim acknowledged that the economic benefits of extreme day trippers could be small. 'Over just one day, there is a limit to how much the accommodation and food services sector will benefit, and it is also the case that a visitor will not get any real idea about what Ireland or any other country is like. 'In addition, the environmental implications of flying into a country for just one day are not positive.' Jim concluded: 'Despite these reservations, the more one-day trippers that come to Ireland, the better for the valuable tourism sector. ' What about the environmental impact? A common criticism of extreme day trips is the impact they have on the environment. According to climate research, flying is now responsible for 2.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 8% of the UK's emissions, specifically. Campaigners have called for limits on flights taking off to address environmental concerns. Speaking to the BBC, Extreme Day Trip enthusiast and travel blogger Monica Stott acknowledged the impact the practice might be having. 'I think if it means people are taking way more flights, and airlines are putting on more flights, then I do see that as a negative impact,' she said. However, Monica went on to say: 'But a lot of people doing extreme day trips are doing it because they either can't afford to take a longer holiday or don't have time. 'I don't think it's fair to say one person's holiday is more important than another person's holiday, because they're going for longer.' What else could you do on a day trip to Ireland? Metro's Travel Editor, Alice Murphy, who was born in Dublin, had this to say about Kevin's day trip to her homeland. 'It's great to see people with large followings shouting about Ireland, but Kevin spent so little time there that he missed out on things that, in my opinion, take a visit to the Cliffs from great to exceptional. 'If he asked me to plan a trip, I'd tell him to start with coffee and a pastry at Hugo's in Lahinch, then head to the Cliffs to do the hike from Doolin to O'Brown's Tower (around 12km all in). 'Alternatively, he could do the Burren hiking trail (white is easiest). After that, I'd direct him to Clahane shore, where you can swim in the rock pools at high tide, followed by a short drive to refuel with lunch at Homestead Cottage and explore the gorgeous village of Doolin. 'If he still has room after that, cocktails and a seafood dinner at Russells is always a good choice.' Do you have a story to share?
Metro
3 days ago
- Metro
American tourist spends $900 on day trip to Irish cliff
Have you ever flown for more than six hours, only to eat a snack and look over a cliff before heading home again? No, we've never done that either. However, a man called Kevin Droniak did just that. The American travel influencer went on a day trip to Ireland from New York, and filmed it all for Instagram. In a video breaking down the cost of his trip, Kevin revealed he paid close to $900 to spend a few hours on the Emerald Isle — with time for just one activity. After taking a direct flight to Shannon Airport in Ireland's west ($457 return), Kevin rented a car for $48 and drove to the Cliffs of Moher, one of the country's most iconic attractions. While he was there, he had a few minutes to scoff down a sandwich and a cappuccino. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Having spent an undisclosed amount of time at the cliffs, he ran into trouble with a flat tire. He paid a mechanic to change the wheel, but incurred a $275 fee from the rental company because he hadn't paid for insurance. After that headache, Kevin said he headed straight back to the airport. The average flight time between New York and Shannon is around six and a half hours, which means he spent around 13 hours of the day in the air. We contacted Kevin to clarify his exact flying time and learn more about the trip, but didn't hear back. Including buying an Irish polo shirt (presumably from the airport), Kevin said he ended up spending $898 for his few hours in Ireland, which even he admits might not have been worth it. For most people, the idea of a holiday abroad involves packing a suitcase and being away for at least a weekend, if not a week or more. But for some, like Kevin, a single day is enough to fly to another country, explore, and be home in time for bed. It's part of a growing trend known as 'extreme day tripping'. Yet despite the popularity, 'EDTs' have drawn criticism over their environmental impact and lack of engagement with local economies. While we don't have an Oxford definition of the phrase, Extreme Day Tripping generally involves travelling an extraordinary distance to a destination, only to spend no more than a day there before flying home. In practice, you wake up stupidly early, get to the airport, catch a red-eye flight (hopefully in time to get there at a reasonable time in the morning), and then pack as much into your trip as you can before catching a very late flight back again the same day. In theory, it allows you to get a very brief flavour of another country, without the cost of accommodation or taking chunks out of your annual leave. We asked Irish economist Jim Power about the benefits of having holidaymakers visit Ireland, even if only for a short time. 'Having visitors come to Ireland on any pretext is generally good for Ireland,' he told Metro. 'A visitor will spend a significant amount of money on food, transport, fuel, souvenirs, and so on, so it represents a significant financial investment into the important tourism sector.' However, Jim acknowledged that the economic benefits of extreme day trippers could be small. 'Over just one day, there is a limit to how much the accommodation and food services sector will benefit, and it is also the case that a visitor will not get any real idea about what Ireland or any other country is like. 'In addition, the environmental implications of flying into a country for just one day are not positive.' Jim concluded: 'Despite these reservations, the more one-day trippers that come to Ireland, the better for the valuable tourism sector. ' A common criticism of extreme day trips is the impact they have on the environment. According to climate research, flying is now responsible for 2.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 8% of the UK's emissions, specifically. Campaigners have called for limits on flights taking off to address environmental concerns. Speaking to the BBC, Extreme Day Trip enthusiast and travel blogger Monica Stott acknowledged the impact the practice might be having. Would you consider an Extreme Day Trip? 'I think if it means people are taking way more flights, and airlines are putting on more flights, then I do see that as a negative impact,' she said. However, Monica went on to say: 'But a lot of people doing extreme day trips are doing it because they either can't afford to take a longer holiday or don't have time. 'I don't think it's fair to say one person's holiday is more important than another person's holiday, because they're going for longer.' Metro's Travel Editor, Alice Murphy, who was born in Dublin, had this to say about Kevin's day trip to her homeland. More Trending 'It's great to see people with large followings shouting about Ireland, but Kevin spent so little time there that he missed out on things that, in my opinion, take a visit to the Cliffs from great to exceptional. 'If he asked me to plan a trip, I'd tell him to start with coffee and a pastry at Hugo's in Lahinch, then head to the Cliffs to do the hike from Doolin to O'Brown's Tower (around 12km all in). 'Alternatively, he could do the Burren hiking trail (white is easiest). After that, I'd direct him to Clahane shore, where you can swim in the rock pools at high tide, followed by a short drive to refuel with lunch at Homestead Cottage and explore the gorgeous village of Doolin. 'If he still has room after that, cocktails and a seafood dinner at Russells is always a good choice.' Do you have a story to share? 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Irish Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
American flies to Ireland for 'dream' trip but chaos unfolds before 10am
US solo traveller, Kevin Droniak, has shocked the internet with a video of his 'chaotic' day trip from New York to Ireland. The adventurous Instagrammer took a 3,200 mile round trip to spend just eight hours on the Emerald Isle. But Kevin got into difficulty when he landed after his rental car got a flat tyre after he travelled to the Cliffs of Moher. He admitted to fans that it was a 'chaotic' day trip. He said: 'You might not believe me, but Ireland is a day trip from New York. My flight lands in Shannon at 6am and I fly back home at 2:30pm.' After his six hour flight, Kevin posted that he was at the Cliffs of Moher. 'Good morning from the Cliffs of Moher. It is 8am and this feels like a dream breakfast with the view. So I lost track of time because I wanted to take in the cliffs and now it's 10am, which means I have just four hours until I have to head back to the airport. I don't know if I allotted myself enough time for this one.' He posed with a cow in the background, saying: 'Top of the morning to you'. Kevin then tried to travel to Dysart O Dae castle, which was 42 minutes away – however he was hit with a bump in the road and got a puncture on his rental car. 'So this is not the luck of the Irish, because I just got a flat tyre. I literally cannot believe this right now, it's my one day here. I'm not letting it ruin my last few hours here. I'm a believer that everything happens for a reason. Just rolling with it. There's nothing I can do.' Kevin Droniak in Ireland (Image: Instagram/kevindroniak) But he then updated fans with an 'awkward moment' with a local. 'A really awkward moment just happened because that guy behind me, I thought he was a mechanic. He's just an ordinary guy parking his car. I literally went up to him and shook his hand and introduced myself. And he was like, 'Who are you?'' 'I got the tyre fixed. It is 12pm now, so I have to hightail it to the airport. I made it back to the airport, and although today did not go as planned, I'd rather have a flat tyre in Ireland than sitting at home doing nothing, and I just got a shirt so I can always remember my most chaotic day trip.' But his trip received mixed reaction from online fans. One person wrote: 'Intercontinental round trip for less than half a day on the ground. The planet thanks you I guess.' Another wrote: 'This is wonderful but how do you afford all of this?' Someone else said: 'Honest question: how do you justify how environmentally unfriendly are all these trips? Do you think it makes sense to not just do it but PROMOTE this form of travelling? Sure, we can all do it if we have money for it but…..should we? I believe we shouldn't and would like to know your honest view on this, thanks.' Earlier this month, Kevin also took another solo day trip to Rome. In his Instagram video, Kevin says: 'You might not believe me but Italy is a day trip from New York and you're coming with me.' Kevin Droniak in Ireland (Image: Instagram/kevindroniak) The ambitious traveller revealed that his flight from New York lands in Rome at 7:05am with his return flight at 7:05pm, claiming: 'I feel like that's more than enough time.' Kevin added: 'My logic here is that I'm going to bed anyway tonight, so why not sleep on an eight hour flight and wake up in Italy?' In the next shot, Kevin is in front of Rome's Colosseum at 9am on a sunny day in the Italian capital. Next on the agenda is a look inside the ancient monument, where Kevin revealed: 'Last time I was here, I was 15 and I could not care less about history. But now I can appreciate it.' The traveller then hops on a bike and sets off to explore the Appian Way, one of the world's earliest Roman roads, that connects the Italian capital with Brindisi in southern Italy. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
People left shocked by solo traveller's 'wild' European trip - travelling 4,000 miles for a 12-hour holiday
Rome wasn't built in a day - but this traveller's extreme 12-hour adventure was. US solo traveller, Kevin Droniak, has shocked the internet with a video of his wild day trip from New York to Rome. The adventurous Instagrammer (@kevindroniak) made the 8,000 mile round trip to spend just 12 hours in the Eternal City. In his Instagram video, Kevin says: 'You might not believe me but Italy is a day trip from New York and you're coming with me.' The ambitious traveller reveals that his flight from New York lands in Rome at 7:05am with his return flight at 7:05pm, claiming: 'I feel like that's more than enough time'. Kevin adds: 'My logic here is that I'm going to bed anyway tonight, so why not sleep on an eight hour flight and wake up in Italy?' In the next shot, Kevin is in front of Rome's Colosseum at 9am on a sunny day in the Italian capital. 'I have to get back to the airport in about eight hours,' he explains. Rome is six hours ahead of New York which might explain Kevin's unusual choice to start his day by enjoying pizza for breakfast with a 'view of the Colosseum'. Next on the agenda is a look inside the ancient monument, where Kevin reveals: 'Last time I was here, I was 15 and I could not care less about history. But now I can appreciate it.' The traveller then hops on a bike and sets off to explore the Appian Way, one of the world's earliest Roman roads, that connects the Italian capital with Brindisi in southern Italy. Kevin explains: 'There's just ruins alongside the road. And I think I'm the only tourist here. Like there is nobody around. This is definitely the highlight of my day so far. 'And the fact that tonight I'm going to be in my New York City apartment. Life is wild.' Unfortunately the traveller then gets caught in a downpour and reveals that he didn't bring a change of clothes for his flight home. There's just time for a bowl of pasta at another Rome restaurant before Kevin has to head back to the airport. Due to getting drenched in the rain, Kevin also picks up a Rome themed T-shirt to wear on the plane home. At the airport, he jokes: 'It feels like I was just here - because I was. I'm ready to go home but I would do it again.' The traveller then hops on a bike and sets off to explore the Appian Way, one of the world's earliest Roman roads, that connects the Italian capital with Brindisi in southern Italy So, how much did Kevin's extreme Roman holiday cost him? In another video, the traveller reveals that the entire trip cost him $641/£466, with the return flights coming to $506/£368. And reactions to Kevin's extreme jaunt have been mixed. Instagrammer ' says: 'This would be incredible for me if I could sleep on planes but doing this trip would have me awake for close to 48 hours.' 'Buke_aor' is a fan, saying: 'I would do it! I love travelling overnight and waking up at my destination, so yes!' And another person adds 'If I could relive my twenties, I would totally do this.' But not everyone's convinced. 'broncobustr' says: 'What a waste of money and energy to only spend eight hours in such a historic and beautiful city.' And 'clempotiusuxx' worries about the impact of Kevin's journey on the environment, saying: 'Someone has never heard of the carbon footprint and it shows.' However, 'Allthingskhosi' claims: 'Guys! The plane is flying to and from Italy whether he is on it or not.' However, 'Allthingskhosi' claims: 'Guys! The plane is flying to and from Italy whether he is on it or not.'
