GT Mag Jan 2015Edward HealeyMay 2, 2017 Enjoy this quiz which appears in the Winter 2015 issue of Globetrotting Magazine. 1. Ajloun Castle, an impressive crusader fortress in Jordan, controlled what northern valley? The Nile Northern Jordan Southern Jordan Zambezi 2. Aitutaki, often described as the world’s most beautiful island, is found in what South Pacific country? Cook Islands Fiji Islands Tahiti Samoa 3. Name the capital of Fiji. Nadi Suva Lantoka Yasawa 4. Where will you find the incredible World Heritage rock-hewn churches of Lalibela? Zimbabwe Egypt Jordan Ethiopia 5. Goa and Cochin in India, Macau in China, and Malacca in Malaysia, are famous for their Portuguese heritage and for being visited by what famous Portuguese navigator? Vasgo da Gamma Diago Cao Ferdinand Magellan Bartomeu Dias 6. This country claims to have the world’s cutest redheads. America Australia Canada Malaysia 7. This city in South East Asia promotes itself as the convenient gateway to beautiful Halong Bay, charming Luang Prabang, ancient Angkor Wat and equally impressive Bagan. What is it? Bangkok Signapore Hong Kong Tokyo 8. This structure, one of the most typhoon and earthquake resistant and once tallest in the world, is also one of the five Must-See things in Taiwan – what is it? Kenting Taipei 101 Kaohsiung Sun Moon Lake 9. Which country in South American is known for its strong Portuguese influence and language …and beaches? Columbia Argentina Chile Brazil 10. When is the best time of the year to visit Australia’s Outback, Top End, and Great Barrier Reef? Australia's summer Australia's fall Australia's winter Australia's spring 11. In Goway’s world there is one area which you can easily explore by rail, road, riverboat, river-barge, island hop, back-roads driving, famous trail-walking as well as enjoy amazing cuisine and wines. What is it? Europe Africa South Pacific South America 12. This beautiful place in New Zealand has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. Bay of Islands Doubtful Sound Milford Sound Bay of Plenty Time's up
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