Wanderlust’s big travel quiz of 2025
From major museum openings to mega anniversaries, how much do you remember about the past 12 months in travel?
JMW Turner, Edinburgh from below Arthur’s Seat, 1801 (National Gallery of Ireland)
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Question 1 of 14
Two major British figures – Jane Austen and JMW Turner – were honoured with exhibitions and events across the country in 2025 to celebrate the anniversary of their births. But which anniversary was it?
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Question 2 of 14
It was also a major anniversary for train travel, with 2025 marking 200 years since the birth of the modern railway. Which of these lines is considered the first modern railway?
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Question 3 of 14
Which Japanese city hosted the World Expo in 2025?
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Question 4 of 14
Which of these attractions in Germany was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025?
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Question 5 of 14
Which island country became the first to have its entire territory named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve this year?
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Question 6 of 14
Which two European cities made history as the first cross-country Capitals of Culture?
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Question 7 of 14
Which Baltic capital served as the European Green Capital in 2025?
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Question 8 of 14
Michael Palin returned to our screens in 2025. Which South American country did his new show focus on?
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Question 9 of 14
Simon Reeve, host of Wanderlust’s Reader Travel Awards this year, also returned to TV with a show focusing on which region?
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Question 10 of 14
Speaking of the Reader Travel Awards… which of these destinations was named the Most Desirable Island (Europe)?
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Question 11 of 14
Which major national park in Costa Rica celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, earning it a place in our Good to Go List?
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Question 12 of 14
2025 was a big year for Abu Dhabi, with several major museums opening. Which of the following did not open this year?
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Question 13 of 14
20 years after the line was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, the Mardi Gras Service was relaunched by Amtrak. Which two cities does it connect?
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Question 14 of 14
