Signed in 1991, the Maastricht Treaty created the European Union. Where is Maastricht? Austria Belgium Germany The Netherlands Think you know the answer? Send it to me as a comment at the bottom of this post (one answer per contestant, please!). At the end of the week, I’ll draw one name from among all the […]
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Travel trivia: Islands packed with Canadians
What island has the most Canadians living on it? Island of Montreal Newfoundland Prince Edward Island Vancouver Island Think you know the answer? Send it to me as a comment at the bottom of this post (one answer per contestant, please!). At the end of the week, I’ll draw one name from among all the […]
Read the rest of this entry »Travel trivia: Stop snickering, kids
It’s every 10-year-old’s favourite geography question! The Desaguadero River flows from Lake Titicaca to Lake Poopo. On what continent? Africa Asia Europe South America Think you know the answer? Send it to me as a comment at the bottom of this post (one answer per contestant, please!). At the end of the week, I’ll draw […]
Read the rest of this entry »Travel trivia: The Hoover Dam by any other name
What was the Hoover Dam formerly called? Boulder Dam Colorado Dam Grand Coulee Dam Kaiser Dam Think you know the answer? Send it to me as a comment at the bottom of this post (one answer per contestant, please!). At the end of the week, I’ll draw one name from among all the people who […]
Read the rest of this entry »Travel trivia: Week 3 winner and answers
Thanks to all of you who played this week’s round of trivia. This week’s questions are now closed, and we have a winner: OlyveOyl, who will receive this week’s prize: the $20 gift certificate from BnBFinder.com. Here’s a recap of the week’s questions, along with the answers. January 15 Q. What cinematic city has a […]
Read the rest of this entry »Travel trivia: European flags
What country claims that its flag was inspired when King Eric the Holy saw a yellow cross against a blue sky as he landed in Finland during an 1157 crusade? Hungary Lithuania Poland Sweden Think you know the answer? Send it to me as a comment at the bottom of this post (one answer per […]
Read the rest of this entry »Travel trivia: Islands of Japan
By area, what is Japan’s largest island? (Hint: It’s where you’ll find Kyoto, pictured in the photo above.) Hokkaido Honshu Kyushu Shikoku Think you know the answer? Send it to me as a comment at the bottom of this post (one answer per contestant, please!). At the end of the week, I’ll draw one name […]
Read the rest of this entry »Travel trivia: Giant heads!
Where would you find about 600 giant heads called moai? Easter Island Hawaii Ireland Malta Think you know the answer? Send it to me as a comment at the bottom of this post (one answer per contestant, please!). At the end of the week, I’ll draw one name from among all the people who answered […]
Read the rest of this entry »Travel trivia: A little-known official country name
What country’s official name is Al Mamlakah al Maghribiyah? Egypt Jordan Morocco Sudan Think you know the answer? Send it to me as a comment at the bottom of this post (one answer per contestant, please!). At the end of the week, I’ll draw one name from among all the people who answered correctly, and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Travel trivia: The road to la dolce vita
Once a trendy place to enjoy la dolce vita, where is Via Veneto? Florence Milan Rome Venice Think you know the answer? Send it to me as a comment at the bottom of this post (one answer per contestant, please!). At the end of the week, I’ll draw one name from among all the people […]
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