A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872 ended with the defeat of the native peoples. The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand's full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s. In recent years, the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances. Which of these great New Zealand sites would you most like to visit?
Across the South Pacific there are a great many famous places and landmarks. They are all quite picturesque, and worth the time it will take to check them out if you're in the neighborhood. Which of these great landmarks would you most like to see if you were on a fantasy tour around the great spots of the South Pacific?
For hundreds of years there has been an ongoing rivalry between German cities, for the best hand made sausage. Secret recipes have been passed from generation to generation, varying in the type of meat, spices, cooking methods, side dishes and even the right beer to go with them. Help us decide which is the best sausage in Germany, and if you happen to be traveling in Germany, we recommend you pay them all a visit
Vanuatu is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia. Vanuatu is slightly larger than Connecticut, with 2,528 Kilometers of coastline. The islands in the group are mostly mountainous islands of volcanic origin, with narrow coastal plains. Which of these sites in Vanuatu would you most like to visit?
The beaches of the Caribbean are some of the finest in the world. They're also tended by some of the world's finest people. When touring these great beaches, you might find that the people you get to interact with are more important than the quality of the beach itself. The best part of any beach is its life, be it human or animal. Which of these great beaches has the best life, in your experience?
SCUBA diving is a great way to burn some calories and take in a different side of the place you are visiting. Which the world's top dive sites would you most like to visit?
What is the best beach in the Caribbean? It's a tough question to settle out. How do you determine which characteristics make it on your list of important characteristics? Sand quality? Heat level? It's a bit of a puzzler when you come right down to it, because beaches are fractal. Every beach is the ideal beach, in one way or another. Which of these great beaches do you like the best?
Asa Wright Birdwatching, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
Upper Okavango River, NW Botswana, Botswana
Point Pelee, Ontario, Canada
Kakadu, Australia
Tiri Tiri Mathanghi, North Island, New Zealand
Bird watching is a popular pastime for many people on vacation. It offers visitors a chance to see the local wildlife and to get out and about in nature. Many local tourist economies revolve around bird migration and subsequent bird-watcher migration cycles. Which of these world's best birding destinations would you most like to raise your binoculars at?
Hosteling is a cheap and entertaining way to see the world. It gives you a chance to really integrate with the local culture, while at the same time meeting other travelers and sharing your experiences with them This unique form of temporary residency is a great way to see the world on a budget. Which of these great world hostels would you most like to visit?
The world of sport is a wide world indeed. If you're traveling about for business or pleasure, you might want to take the time to see some of these great sports and racing events and locales. If you are an avid traveler, perhaps you follow a given team or player around the world as they win their way to the top. Which of these great sporting destinations do you like the best?
