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And as a side trip from Bali, it’s now an affordable ‘off-the-beaten-track’ destination. Timor-Leste is the third largest participant in Australia's Seasonal Workers Program, and remittances are an increasingly significant contributor to Timor-Leste's economy. If I am not mistaken it was like Eco warrior from Sweden traveling full time I went to East Timor back in 2008 (or was it 2007? Timor Leste has been on my bucket list for a long time because it’s the only country in Asia that I haven’t visited. I was planning a trip many years ago, but at the time the only flights were via Darwin with Air North and they were very expensive. Then with food…locals don’t eat out much since they don’t earn enough to eat out. It’s not the prettiest of towns but it was real and raw. It’s name is a mix of two languages – Timor being Malay and is the word for East, and Leste i Portuguese for East as well. I look forward to your posts on places that almost nobody visits. They are colorful and impressive and they cost so little. I will definitely visit this place.Hi I really enjoyed this post. East Timor has never been on my list. So it will definitely be easy to find people to maybe join you for a trip or to a bar. Since people don’t have money, they don’t travel around the country and so there aren’t local hotels. Hopefully one day.Hello Earl, so enjoyed reading your post. We took a trip, with a local guide, to the town of Gleno, set in the mountains. I imagine it’s quite difficult to create a strong sense of unity or a real identity to build upon when everyone isn’t on the same page in terms of general communication.Imagine walking through your capital city. I’m in the military, so of course they like us bc previous missions have built schools and skate parks. So you’ll need to shell out more money as a traveler since there isn’t a more local way of doing things.I just loved to read this post from beginning to end. There weren’t any signs but the guide we had just pulled off into a small dirt area right along the coast and I went in snorkeling right there. Nine days later, it was invaded and occupied by the Indonesian military, and was declared as the country's 27th province the following year. So that’s how it ends up costing a lot overall…there is no ‘local’ version of many things or if there is, such as the case with food, it’s not a good idea to try it. Did a couple home stays and even visited the Boti tribe. And again, to get proper food, constant electricity to store the food, supplies to maintain a clean restaurant and so on, it all costs a lot of money. This is East Timor, too.With a history that involves Portuguese rule starting in 1702, Indonesian occupation from 1975 – 1999, brutal massacres and starvation thrown in, as well as literally being far removed from the rest of the world, it’s understandable that this relatively new country is struggling to get on its feet. Both are beautiful though.Hey Relinda – Can’t imagine what it looks like dry! I don’t think I’ve been to any city where taxis don’t use meters yet they still offer foreigners the normal rate. I’m now getting organized to take off and spend the next three months in the Philippines. I couldn’t believe the crowds at the Angkor ruins in Cambodia ether! That’s why I have always followed your website: the way you talk about this places is more deep than just photos and travel advice. I could see how it would be a challenge so you definitely want to be prepared to be in a completely different environment. With language, learning some Portuguese and local language will probably be needed for a longer term stay, but I think the biggest challenge will just be living in place that doesn’t have the modern facilities or what you may need to live a lifestyle similar to what you may enjoy right now.So true! Please try again.New blog posts, updates from around the world and endless inspiration to help you achieve your own travel goals. I’d imagined Timor Leste to be much drier that that, so I guess January is a good time of the year to go. I will follow the spots and your instructions to see TL one by one.Thank you for talking about my country in a good way and in a very detail. But learn from our mistake and ask for prices before.This is a very young country who under many years were under oppression under Indonesia so there weren’t focus on building up an infra structure there, and therefor the roads are bad all over the country, with exception from the capital – although they are constantly building and repairing roads but it does take time so be prepared that some roads you were planning on going on simply aren’t there anymore. I’ve found that photographing people is a good window into the reality and actual livelihood of the places we visit as tourists. You can only get the Visa on arrival when you arrive to the airport or the Dili harbourIf you are on the Indonesian side of the island Timor you will need to apply for a visa beforehand as they do not grant visa on arrivals at the land border.
I’d love to visit and support the local economy and people. Mountains, beaches, coffee plantations, lush tropical forests…check, check, check and check.The capital city, Dili, offers grand sunsets from the waterfront, a laid-back vibe and an immediate glimpse into Timorese life. My first visit was before international peacekeepers left, then more recently last year. I really hope it will stay this way – at least until people and companies learn to do it responsibly and respectfully.The migration of Dolphins that passes the island is massive and just taking the ferry or boat between Dili and the little island Atauro will give you a high chance of dolphin spotting. They will charge you a lot more for being a tourist, and since there’s not a lot of tourism, there’s very little to none competition with the current companies so they can charge basically as much as anyone would be able to afford. In the small villages with houses with no electricity or running water I never got a feeling of danger of being robbed or pick-pocketed. With taking back good memories of East Timor, you gave them a chance to be heard.
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