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Hiking Mt Ramelau: a guide to scaling Timor-Leste's highest peak
At the centre of the mountainous interior of Timor-Leste, Mt Ramelau (or Tatamailau in the local Tetun language) is not only the nation’s highest peak, but also a site of deep religious and...
Timor-Leste: every day an adventure
Ask the long-term expats working in Timor-Leste (East Timor) what they do on the weekends and you'll be amazed by the answer. It usually involves packing the basic necessities and heading out on what...
Top 10 experiences in Dili
The young nation of Timor-Leste may be remote and sparsely populated, but its capital, Dili, is a bustling urban centre. With its streets covered in murals depicting Timorese pride, Dili feels like a...
East Timor Food For You
How many supermarkets are there in East Timor? There are five main supermarkets in town: Lita Store, Kmanek Supermarket, Leader Supermarket, Cash n’ Carry and Landmark Supermarket. Which...
East Timor — History and Culture
Prior to the colonization of East Timor by the Portuguese and Dutch in the second half of the 18th century, the island was a trading hub for Chinese and Indians dealing slaves, wax, honey, and...
East Timor — Shopping and Leisure
Every main town in East Timor has a lively market with a wide array of colorful shops that sell local produce. Waterfront fruit stalls are very common and are mostly manned by friendly local women....
East Timor — Food and Restaurants
Splurging on good food will hardly put a dent in your budget in East Timor. Restaurant menus are most likely to offer traditional Asian curries and mouthwatering dishes made with fragrant spice...
East Timor — Things to Do
Things to do in East Timor usually involve the outdoors. At 2,986 m, Mount Ramelau attracts recreational climbers. Around the mountain are challenging treks and bike trails. Nino Konis National Park...
East Timor Holidays and Festivals
Though still a relatively young and recovering country, East Timor holidays and events include a number of cultural celebrations, including Christian and Islamic celebrations, as well as observances...