Famous Sites
What is the most visited tourist destination in the world?
Times Square?
The Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa, is located in which country?
Iceland
Which city is referred to as “the windy city?
Chicago
Which city do croissants originate from?
Vienna
True or False: Dubai does not have a standard address system so there are no addresses or postcards.
True
Which South American city is home to Sugarloaf Mountain?
Rio de Janeiro
The London Eye, observation ferris wheel, was opened to the public in what year?
2000
What currency did Italy use before the Euro?
The lira
Huevos rancheros is a breakfast meal from which country?
Mexico
Russia has how many time zones?
11
Which Central South American country is home to the largest Salt Flats in the world?
Bolivia
Machu Picchu is located in which country?
Peru
On which Caribbean Island are you able to swim with pigs?
Big Major Cay, also known as Pig Beach, in The Bahamas.
The national dish of Iceland is the rotten meat of this animal:
Shark
Name the largest city in the world
Tokyo
What is the name of the current tallest building in the world?
Burj Khalifa (Dubai)
Which country’s passport is considered “most powerful” because citizens can visit over 190 destinations visa-free?
Japan
What is the national animal of Papua New Guinea?
The Dugong- similar but different to manatees
What should you do after eating a meal in Egypt to say your compliments to the chef?
Burp loudly
Lake Titicaca is the biggest lake in South America, which 2 countries share it?
Bolivia & Peru
In the movie UP, Carl is trying to get to the world’s highest waterfall (Angel Falls) located in what country?
Venezuela
Which country in the world makes the most money on tourism?
The United States
What is the South East Asia Backpacking Route also known as?
The Banana Pancake Trail (thought to have received its name from the sticky-sweet banana pancakes often served by street vendors and in guesthouses that offer free breakfasts)
Saltfish and ackee is the national dish of which island country?
Jamaica
Dutti-Galla, Batmania and Bearbrass were interim names of which southern-hemisphere city?
Melbourne, Australia