Australia
From its unpromising convict beginnings, Australia has
developed into a wealthy and politically stable nation
of over 19 million people. Since the early days of dependence
on Britain, the national self-esteem has grown decade
by decade for the past 200 or so years, and Australia
successfully showcased its confidence and vibrancy to
the world at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. More
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New Zealand
According to tradition, the early Polynesian Maori peoples
were the first human beings to inhabit New Zealand,
traveling to the islands in fleets of canoes during
the 10th to 14th centuries. European explorers and merchants
followed them, and later, in the 19th century, settlers
and soldiers, gold-diggers and opportunists arrived.
Today, tourists come from all over the world. More
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Asia
The allure of the Orient is timeless and irresistible!
Yearning for an experience of the unusual, seeking insights
into the mysteries of the Far East, and aspiring to
memories of unforgettable sights, modern travelers now
follow in the footsteps of explorers of old as they
journey to these exotic lands.
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