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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more]
The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more] Blog: Bus buddies and work woes.
Date: June 6th 2006
As a world traveling vagabond, I believe that I have become well accustomed to various types of transportation. Whether it was a tuk-tuk in downtown Bangkok, a friendly donkey in the countryside of Laos, a rickshaw on the dusty side streets of India, or a backseat on a rusty, squeaky moped - whatever the type of transport vessel, I’ve probably tried it. Over the past fourteen months, I've also ... read more
Date: June 6th 2006
As a world traveling vagabond, I believe that I have become well accustomed to various types of transportation. Whether it was a tuk-tuk in downtown Bangkok, a friendly donkey in the countryside of Laos, a rickshaw on the dusty side streets of India, or a backseat on a rusty, squeaky moped - whatever the type of transport vessel, I’ve probably tried it. Over the past fourteen months, I've also ... read more


