The Books of Travel Writers & Ex Pats.

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. This well known travel writer has written such works as "Riding the Iron Rooster", "The Great Railway Bazaar", and "Pillars of Hercules". Jon Krakauer Louis L'Amour Paul Theroux Thor Heyerdahl

2. This famed percussionist from the group Rush struck out on a cycling journey through West Africa. Neil Peart John Bohnam Geddy Lee Keith Moon

3. Who wrote 'Innocents Abroad'? John Bunyan Mark Twain John Steinbeck Edgar Allan Poe

4. This British lady, born in France and died in Italy, was known for her travels in the Middle East. Barbara Grizzuti Harrison Eleanor Hallowell Abbott Freya Stark Rebecca West

5. Bill Bryson's epic tale of hiking the AT [Appalachian Trail] can be found in which of his books? North Bound: One Man's Walk to Maine A Knapsack, a Stick, and a Dog Named Mac A Walk in the Woods I'm Not From Here Either

6. This novel book draws its name from the color of the map lines to indicate the rural roads that the author traveled. Blue Highways Across America Country Roads The Road Less Traveled

7. In the 14th century, this Muslim traveler covered 75,000 miles in thirty years time. At the end of his life he recorded his journey - what was his name? Ibn Jubayr Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta Suleiman Ali Nashnus Ali Abdulla Al-Ubaydli

8. This man is credited as the first modern travel writer of the 20th century with his notable book "The Road to Oxania". Nick Danziger Wilfred Thesiger Robert Byron Tim Parks

9. This Irishman crossed the Atlantic in a crude boat made of leather, following the path of Saint Brendan. Who was he? Tim Severin Eugene T. Finnegan Seamus Egan Pat O'Sullivan

10. This adventurer has written a series of books entitled "The Lost Cities..." done by regions. One common theme of these books is to show the existence of the People of Mu. David Hatcher Childress Guy La Fleur Ron Price Sir Captain Richard Burton

11. Chris Stewart, the former drummer of Genesis, detailed his life in building a home in Andalusia in which book? Driving over Lemons A Parrot In The Pepper Tree Drummin' through the Nights Andalusian Back Roads

12. This Irish woman toured Ethiopia with a mule. Jane Flanagan Grace Joyce Fiona O'Connor Dervla Murphy

13. This expat of Britain moved to Italy and recorded his life there as an Italian translator and writer, in works such as 'Italian Neighbours'. Ian Mursey Thomas Powers Martin Fowler Tim Parks

14. This fellow walked around the entire globe in four years. His name was Steve Newman, but what was his book called? Globetrotter Endless Road No Looking Back WorldWalk

15. Powered by a piece of sloth skin that his grandmother had on the wall when he himself was a lad, Bruce Chatwin went on to travel and write what book? Does It Rain in the Rain Forest? Dark Star Safari In Patagonia Idle Days in Patagonia

16. 'Kidnapped', 'Treasure Island','Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'? Journey Through The Midlands Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes The Hebrides The Grampians

17. "A Walk Across America", "The Walk West" and___________________. Which title completes the series? The Road Unseen In The Arms of God The Last Leg North to Alaska

18. What is Paul Theroux's 2003 book where he travels the length of Africa? Following the Nile The Dark Continent Dark Star Safari AIDS, Raids & Tirades

19. Known as the Father of History, he acquired that knowledge through travel. Herodotus Pliny the Elder Pythagoras Tacticus

20. He walked the United States like no other and convinced Teddy Roosevelt to set aside land for preservation. John Muir Jack Kerouac John Dos Passos Wilfred Thesiger

21. Considered by some to be the first European to reach China, he was a Jewish rabbi traveling from Spain. Benjamin of Tudela Rambam Nachmanides Rashi

22. She traveled through India, lived in a cave near the Tibetan border and influenced the greatest of the Beat Generation. Alexandra David-Neel Amy Carmichael Freya Stark Dervla Murphy

23. Sam Apple takes us on the trail with a Yiddish-speaking shepherd in Austria in which book? Schlepping Through the Alps Hey Ewe! Oy Vey Come a Long Sheep Yodeling With Moishe

24. "Round Ireland with a_____________________". What is the name of this book? Fridge Band of Gypsies Corpse Motorcycle

25. The book: "The Man Who Walked Around The World". These two brothers from Waseca, Minnesota, USA were the first recorded to make the journey. What were their names? Jay and Paul Lafontaine John and George Wilson Dave andJohn Kunst Craig and Ryan Ortloff