Okay guys! I'm giving you a hint. I'm putting in a quick entry, just to see who knows what about some special places around the world. So, 10 questions. What is it? That's the theme. The answers come with it.
1. Question: What is Shibuya!
Answer: That's the world's busiest intersection in downtown Tokyo, Japan. Shibuya Crossing is a landmark in Tokyo and a must see for visitors. The crossing is so busy that no one really knows how many people use it each day.
https://en.japantravel.com/tokyo/shibuya-crossing/3016
2. Question: What is a Falkirk?
Answer: The Falkirk is The Falkirk Wheel, and it's an elevator for boats. Located in the town of Falkirk (also a correct answer here), Scotland; the wheel was designed to commemorate the millennium. It opened in 2002, and connects two canals that are at vastly different elevations.
https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/
3. Question: What is Oymyakon?
Answer: Oymyakon is a village in the Yakut Republic of Siberia, and it is one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth. Oymyakon is a primitive village by modern standards and is home to the Pole of Cold. The Pole of Cold is the marker for the coldest temperatures in the northern hemisphere.
https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/climate-weather/photos/7-of-the-coldest-places-in-the-world-to-live/oymyakon-russia
4. Question: What is Eldgja?
Answer: The Eldgja is a designated area encompassing a giant volcanic fissure in the southern highlands of Iceland. It is the largest volcanic canyon in the world. Home of some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and the famous Ofaerufoss Waterfall. The waterfall used to have a basalt bridge naturally across it, but it collapsed just before I got there in the 1990's. It's beautiful irregardless.
https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/eldgja/
5. Question: What is Batagay?
Answer: The Batagay Crater lies in the far north of Siberia near the village of the same name. It is a natural occurrence of melting permafrost, believed to be started by deforestation. Currently, it is a harvesting ground for South Korean scientists looking to clone a Mammoth. There are Mammoth carcasses surfacing on a regular basis in the crater, just waiting to help the cloning process.
http://siberiantimes.com/science/casestudy/news/n0678-200000-year-old-soil-found-at-mysterious-crater-a-gate-to-the-subterranean-world/
6. Question: What is ICP?
Answer: The International Center of Photography. This is the thing that I had to throw in from New York City. I love New York. This institute, museum and art gallery is located on the Bowery in Manhattan. The exhibits are unique and it's a great way to spend some time off the beaten path in New York.
https://www.icp.org/
7. Question: What is Manaslu?
Answer: That's the 8th highest peak in the Himalayas. Manaslu Mountain was first ascended by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu from Japan in 1956. Therefore, the mountain has always been considered the Japanese Himalaya.
https://www.nepal.com/attractions/mountains/manaslu/
8. Question: What is Al-Fahidi?
Answer: Al-Fahidi Fortress is one of the few truly historical sites in Dubai. It is a historical site, history and art museum. Perfect to offset all the modern wonders in the area.
https://www.inspirock.com/united-arab-emirates/dubai/al-fahidi-fort-a312149437?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing_Search_Attractions&msclkid=27d816016dc81a208d934ac088e9c659&ad_acc=ipar
9. Question: What is Cotopaxi?
Answer: Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the highest volcanos in South America. It lies south of Quito, Ecuador. It last erupted in 1904, and is currently a great adventure spot. There are several companies that take tours up the volcano.
https://www.summitpost.org/cotopaxi/150311
10. Question: What is Umoona?
Answer: Umoona Mine and Museum is a must see if you stop in to the mostly underground town of Coober Pedy, Austraila. Almost lost in the outback of Australia, Coober Pedy is a treasure trove of Opals and full of mines to retrieve them. It is also one of the hottest places in Australia causing most of the locals to live and work in cave like dwelling to get out of the heat.
https://www.cooberpedy.com/umoona-opal-mine/
Travelers love the off the beaten path. Hope you enjoyed the quiz. Catch you when I get to wander a little more. Enjoy!
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