Bella Italia!     What do you know about the beautiful country of Italy?    QUESTIONS1. What three colours feature on the Italian flag?2. In which Italian city is the famous Rialto Bridge?3. Which volcano destroyed Pompeii?4. In which Italian city is ‘Romeo and Juliet’ set?5. How would you say, ‘You’re welcome’ in Italian?a. Obrigadob. Pregoc. Grazied. Sciocchezze 6. What mountain... more

A Wee Dram…      10 Questions on whisky and whiskey of the world. (There is a difference!)QUESTIONS1. Like most spirits, what is the nominal minimum alcohol content in percentage of a single malt whisky?2. What material is normally used in the containers during distillation of a whisky?3. In which country did Bourbon Whiskey originate?4. Islay produces a whisky with what distinctive flavouring?5. Which country is the home of the Bushmills... more

Hi all,last night was the Haridimos Apartments quiz at Tavronitis, Crete. For those that couldn't make it, here is the General Knowledge round.QUESTIONSGENERAL KNOWLEDGE1. What name is given to the high waisted trousers with shoulder straps worn for skiing?     2. What is traditionally made in a Russian Samovar?     3. In which month is Mardi Gras... more

It Takes Two… Twins, double acts and other duos in this quiz. All answers are one point unless stated.      QUESTIONS    1. Who played Julius and Vincent Benedict, the two brothers in the 1988 comedy, ‘Twins’?2. What are the first names of the actors/singers the Olsen twins? One point for each name.3. What were the names of Margaret Thatcher’s son and daughter twins?4. Which two members of... more