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Tahiti Top Ten!

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November 23rd 2006
Well, Polynesia is now in the rear view mirror as we fly to New Zealand (me, at least, glad to be getting out of here). I thought I would do a top ten of the frustrations I had in this part of the world which I feel has lost its way as a place to visit, given the beauty of the natural surroundings. Don't take it too seriously, I just need a rant to get it off my chest. Perhaps they just don't l ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia

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The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were suspended in January ... ... read more