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, the British began the first organized colonial settlement.These days, many remnants of the original colonization remain. Which site on New Zealand's northern island would you most like to visit?
Europe has played host to some terrible battles over the ages. The whole place is crawling with sites commemorating great battles and serving as memorials to the poor souls who lost their lives in the conflicts. When you tour the area, you'll find lots of places to quietly reflect on the horror of war. Which of these memorials would you most likely visit if you had the opportunity?
In 1958 Jamaica joined other British Caribbean colonies in forming the Federation of the West Indies. Jamaica gained full independence when it withdrew from the Federation in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence as rival gangs affiliated with the major political parties evolved into powerful organized crime networks involved in international drug smuggling and money laundering. These days it's more peaceful and ripe for a nice visit. Which place would you most like to see in Jamaica?
Rome was a wonderful empire, with a history that lies resplendent across the ages. Its buildings remain, to this day, the archetypal icons of the western classical architectural canon. No education in the modalities of classical design can be gleaned without seeing first hand the relics of this ancient city state. Which of these great Roman sites would you most like to visit?
Ecuador is located in Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru. The terrain ranges from coastal plain (costa) to inter-Andean central highlands (sierra), and flat to rolling eastern jungle (oriente). The people are friendly and welcoming, and would love to show you the sites of their homeland. Which location in Ecuador would you most like to visit?
Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo Kenyatta led Kenya from independence in 1963 until his death in 1978, when President Daniel Toroitich arap MoiI took power in a constitutional succession. The country was a de facto one-party state from 1969 until 1982 when the ruling Kenya African National Union (KANU) made itself the sole legal party in Kenya.These days, it's an interesting country to visit. Which of these great Kenyan sites would you most like to see?
Europe is a big place, and the continent has been the site of many fierce battles over the ages. If you're touring the continent, you might come across some of these long-abandoned battlefields and memorial structures dedicated to the war dead of old. Which of these amazing sites where the veil between the past and the present is thin would you most like to see?
Violent crime, drug trafficking, and poverty pose significant challenges to the government of Jamaica today. Nonetheless, many rural and resort areas remain relatively safe and contribute substantially to the economy.It is a beautiful country and really deserves a quick visit if you can afford to see it. Which of these great Jamaican sites would you most like to check out for yourself in person?
Vietnam was once the name associated with a horrible bloody savage conflict and the resulting lost of innumerable lives. However, in the modern world, Vietnam is a thriving south east Asian economy and a beautiful and much loved country full of happy and hospitable locals. Where in this tropical wonderland would you most like to visit on your next trip?
Cotopaxi, located in the Ecuadorian Andes is highest active volcano in world. It is only one of the many great attractions in the country which draw tourists. There are lots of other great sites to explore in Ecuador the next time you visit. Which of these great sites would you most like to check out with a team of experienced and friendly local guides?
