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Is East Timor a Country? Everything You Need to Know.

Is East Timor a Country? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | Oct 10, 2023 | Borders, East Timor

Is East Timor a country? When did East Timor become independent from Portugal? How long did the Indonesian occupation of East Timor last? Here’s everything you need to know about East Timor’s geopolitical status. In Dili, there’s a moving museum that...
Atauro Island: The Tropical Paradise You’ve Never Heard Of

Atauro Island: The Tropical Paradise You’ve Never Heard Of

by Richard Collett | May 19, 2022 | East Timor, Stories

With white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs and a burgeoning community-based tourism scene, Atauro Island is the tropical you’ve probably never heard of. This guide to East Timor’s Atauro Island was updated 20th May 2022. By Richard Collett “Atauro...
A Complete East Timor Tourism Guide

A Complete East Timor Tourism Guide

by Richard Collett | Oct 17, 2018 | East Timor, SURVIVAL GUIDES

A Complete East Timor Tourism Guide The small country of East Timor (also known officially as Timor-Leste) is one of the least visited countries in the world. This tiny nation occupies just half of the divided island of Timor, and due to its troubled history and poor...
The Abandoned Colonial Ruins of Liquica, East Timor

The Abandoned Colonial Ruins of Liquica, East Timor

by Richard Collett | Aug 2, 2018 | ABANDONED PLACES, East Timor

The Abandoned Colonial Ruins of Liquica, East Timor East Timor has an often unexplored colonial history. Along the northern coastline, stretching along the highway from Dili, are many abandoned and often unknown sights, left to the ravages of the elements and time....
The Best Experiences and Things To Do In East Timor

The Best Experiences and Things To Do In East Timor

by Richard Collett | Jul 11, 2018 | East Timor, SURVIVAL GUIDES

The Best Experiences and Things To Do In East Timor East Timor is really one of the last remaining frontiers left to be traversed by travellers in Southeast Asia. Before I visited the small, eastern half of the island of Timor, I knew little of the people, the...
How to Travel to Jaco Island In East Timor!

How to Travel to Jaco Island In East Timor!

by Richard Collett | Jul 4, 2018 | East Timor, SURVIVAL GUIDES

How to Travel to Jaco Island In East Timor! Soft, white sand. Crystal clear water. Pristine coral reefs. And not a soul in sight. Does that sound tempting? Well, that’s what you get if you make the epic journey across East Timor from Dili to the remote,...
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