North Island Uncovered... Photo 2

North Island Uncovered...

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November 24th 2009
Where is the most expensive place in the world? One would hazard a guess, Tokyo, London, Dubai, maybe Moscow? I have a contender for most expensive place in the world, Santiago Airport. I thought I would arrive early to the airport to at least try and see if I could use my charm to get an upgrade from economy. My attempt failed, so I was stuck in ‘Duty Free’ for ages. After I have parted with ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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