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,...
Venilale and the Japanese Caves of East Timor My journey across East Timor had taken me from Dili to the country’s second city of Baucau, as I travelled to the mountains of the interior, towards the hilltop village of Venilale in search of the mysterious peak...
Baucau: Swimming Pools And Crocodiles In East Timor’s Second City Baucau East Timor. The country’s small second city might only be 125 kilometres from the capital Dili, but the two cities may as well be islands apart. Dili is sprawling, urban and as modern...
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I'm Richard. Penguin author. World traveller. History lover. Border nerd and travel journalist.
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!