These are the places to watch out for...

...exciting new features coming up on this site - this year

There is plenty planned, but first, a sneak peek and a little bit of fun.

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Can you guess where these 20 destinations are located? Each has clues (and a HINT) - and there will be answers in a few days time. Stay tuned!

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Scoring: Guess the destination: 10 points

5 points for a correct answer for each picture. Maximum total 500.

See how you go!

You can check your scores now: Answers are here.....

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#1 - Hint: This state was convict-free - South Australia

Where is this mine, and what was once mined here?

Name this wine region.

Which birds were once raised by this food icon?

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#2 - Hint: an ancient wine-growing country - Georgia

What is the name of this bridge?

The name of this bread matches its shape - what is it?

Which country once used this building to disseminate propaganda?

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#3 - HINT: a former British protectorate - Qatar

What is being painted on this lady's hands?

Name the tall skyscraper in the middle.

What is the name of the headdress worn by men in this country?

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#4 - HINT: the capital of a country with 17 autonomous regions - Madrid

Name the building in the background.

Which gourmet food is sold in this shop?

Why are there guards for this building?

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#5 - HINT: Second-largest province of the world's second-largest country - Ontario

Is this food OK for vegetarians? Why?

What is this sculpture known as?

In which city would you find this fountain?

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 #6 - HINT: This country was almost destroyed in 1915 - Armenia

Where is this sound and light display?

What do you call this hanging treasure?

Which religion is practised here?

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#7 - HINT: Its name means 'new Scotland' - Nova Scotia

Why does the tug have this unusual name?

With a Gaelic background this church is on an island with a name that means 'Brittany'? 

In which city would you see this huge musical instrument?

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#8 - HINT: This kingdom has dozens of islands - United Kingdom

What are these birds? Can you guess which island they are on?

This island has the same name as a piece of clothing.

This is an island in the inland lake called Loch....? 

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#9 - HINT: This city was once called Batmania - Melbourne

What is the city now called?

The central city has many laneways. What are they best known for?

Name this building.

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#10 - HINT: This country was formerly part of Yugoslavia - Croatia

This stretch of coast is called a Riviera. Which sea is it on?

These ruins date from which era?

A favourite place to enjoy the sunset. It is called the Monument to ...?

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 #11 - HINT: This is Canada's only bilingual province - New Brunswick

Where is this lighthouse?

A favourite local fish in Campbelltown - what is it?

In which city is this famous historical house?

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#12 - HINT: Australia's youngest state - Queensland

Which ocean is she looking at?

What is the name of this stunning gorge?

Australia's other 'anthem' was composed not far from this place. What was it and who composed it?

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 #13 - HINT: Once called the 'island of Serendip' - Sri Lanka

These are not pets. She wants to sell them (or pictures with them). What are these animals?

What is being grown on these hillsides?

What is the name of the capital of this country?

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#14 - HINT: Take your French dictionary to this place - Quebec

This mighty river flows for 500 kilometres (1200 kms if you count the estuary). What is its name?

This delightful island is in the river near the capital city of the province. What is its name?

This city's name means 'royal mountain'. What is its proper name?

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#15 - HINT: 'God's own country' - Kerala

Why is this man doing this?

Folk arts and traditional past-times are being kept alive in many villages in this area whose name means 'land of coconuts'. What is it generally called?

What sort of monkey is this?

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#16 - HINT: Some of the world's best knives are made here - Toledo, Spain

Known as the 'Imperial City' - but where is this building?

What invention makes visiting this place much easier?

In which era were overhead walkways, such as these, constructed?

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 #17 - HINT: An island state known for gourmet food - Tasmania

This port marks the finish line of an important yacht race. What is it called?

What food are these people foraging for?

What is the name of the ocean in the distance?

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#18 - HINT: A favourite tipple is derived from this country - Portugal

Constructed in the 12th century, this building is in which town?

What has happened to this tree?

What is this artist hand-painting? 

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 #19 - HINT: Not just a pretty place - Niagara Falls

What is the name of this tower that gives a bird's-eye view of a world famous tourist spot?

What is grown in the vicinity?

Part of several waterfalls, which is this one?

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 #20 - HINT: One part of a Twin City, divided by a famous river - Minnesota

Can you name the make of one of the cars here in this classic, vintage and veteran car showroom?

What is the name of the Twin Cities' river?

Shop all day at this massive Mall of the ....?

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How did you score? Check you answers here....

500 points - have you been reading over our shoulder??

400 points - Excellent! You are well travelled and very observant!

300 points - Congratulations - great score!

200 points - A very good score - it's not an easy quiz.

100 points or less - make this the year that you travel more.

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