Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown 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
A long-awaited journey that will take us first to Singapore before spending a few nights with friends in the Blue Mountains behind Sydney Australia. Then to New Zealand for 4 weeks of adventures, back to Australia for another month which will be split between seeing friends and exploring on our own. And finally a week in Thailand on the way home, mainly on Koh Samui with the last two days in Bangkok. Please read on to follow our travels!... full info