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Travel Literature and Television

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of the relationship between travel literature and television.
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Which of the following is NOT a common theme in travel literature and television shows?

  1. Exploration of new cultures

  2. Personal growth and transformation

  3. Political commentary

  4. Historical fiction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Historical fiction is not a common theme in travel literature and television shows, as these mediums typically focus on real-world experiences and observations.

What is the name of the popular travel television show hosted by Anthony Bourdain?

  1. No Reservations

  2. Parts Unknown

  3. The Layover

  4. A Cook's Tour


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Parts Unknown was a travel and food show hosted by Anthony Bourdain that aired on CNN from 2013 to 2018.

Which travel writer is known for his humorous and self-deprecating style?

  1. Bill Bryson

  2. Paul Theroux

  3. Pico Iyer

  4. Jan Morris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill Bryson is a travel writer known for his humorous and self-deprecating style. His books include \"A Walk in the Woods\" and \"In a Sunburned Country\"

What is the name of the BBC travel series hosted by Michael Palin?

  1. Around the World in 80 Days

  2. Pole to Pole

  3. Himalaya

  4. Sahara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Around the World in 80 Days is a BBC travel series hosted by Michael Palin that aired in 1989. The series follows Palin as he travels around the world in 80 days, following the route taken by Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne's novel of the same name.

Which travel writer is known for her insightful observations on culture and society?

  1. Rebecca Solnit

  2. Joan Didion

  3. Susan Sontag

  4. Maya Angelou


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rebecca Solnit is a travel writer known for her insightful observations on culture and society. Her books include \"A Field Guide to Getting Lost\" and \"Wanderlust: A History of Walking\"

What is the name of the travel television show hosted by Rick Steves?

  1. Europe Through the Back Door

  2. Rick Steves' Europe

  3. Travel with Rick Steves

  4. The Art of Travel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rick Steves' Europe is a travel television show hosted by Rick Steves that airs on PBS. The show features Steves traveling to different European countries and exploring their culture, history, and cuisine.

Which travel writer is known for his lyrical and evocative prose?

  1. Bruce Chatwin

  2. Lawrence Durrell

  3. Patrick Leigh Fermor

  4. Eric Newby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruce Chatwin is a travel writer known for his lyrical and evocative prose. His books include \"In Patagonia\" and \"The Songlines\"

What is the name of the travel television show hosted by Samantha Brown?

  1. Samantha Brown's Passport to Europe

  2. Samantha Brown's Asia

  3. Samantha Brown's Great Adventures

  4. Samantha Brown's Food & Travel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samantha Brown's Passport to Europe is a travel television show hosted by Samantha Brown that aired on the Travel Channel from 2003 to 2010. The show features Brown traveling to different European countries and exploring their culture, history, and cuisine.

Which travel writer is known for his focus on the natural world?

  1. John Muir

  2. Edward Abbey

  3. Annie Dillard

  4. Barry Lopez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Muir is a travel writer known for his focus on the natural world. His books include \"The Mountains of California\" and \"My First Summer in the Sierra\"

What is the name of the travel television show hosted by Andrew Zimmern?

  1. Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

  2. Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World

  3. Andrew Zimmern's Driven by Food

  4. Andrew Zimmern's The World's Most Dangerous Foods


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is a travel television show hosted by Andrew Zimmern that aired on the Travel Channel from 2006 to 2018. The show features Zimmern traveling to different countries and trying exotic and unusual foods.

Which travel writer is known for her focus on the human condition?

  1. Ryszard Kapuscinski

  2. Paul Theroux

  3. Pico Iyer

  4. Jan Morris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ryszard Kapuscinski is a travel writer known for his focus on the human condition. His books include \"The Emperor: Downfall of an Autocrat\" and \"Another Day of Life\"

What is the name of the travel television show hosted by George Clarke?

  1. The Restoration Man

  2. Amazing Spaces

  3. George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

  4. The Home Show


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces is a travel television show hosted by George Clarke that aired on Channel 4 from 2012 to 2019. The show features Clarke traveling to different parts of the world and exploring unique and innovative living spaces.

Which travel writer is known for his focus on the history and culture of different places?

  1. Paul Theroux

  2. Pico Iyer

  3. Jan Morris

  4. Eric Newby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paul Theroux is a travel writer known for his focus on the history and culture of different places. His books include \"The Great Railway Bazaar\" and \"Dark Star Safari\"

What is the name of the travel television show hosted by Joanna Lumley?

  1. Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure

  2. Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure

  3. Joanna Lumley's Nile Adventure

  4. Joanna Lumley's Japan Adventure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure is a travel television show hosted by Joanna Lumley that aired on the BBC in 2018. The show features Lumley traveling along the Silk Road, a network of trade routes that connected the East and West for centuries.

Which travel writer is known for his focus on the relationship between travel and the self?

  1. Pico Iyer

  2. Jan Morris

  3. Eric Newby

  4. Dervla Murphy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pico Iyer is a travel writer known for his focus on the relationship between travel and the self. His books include \"Video Night in Kathmandu\" and \"The Global Soul\"

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