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East Timor

Dili: The best time to visit this fascinating destination is during the May to November dry season.

Dili, East Timor travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Dili is a short distance from Australia but feels like world away.

  • by John Borthwick
Qantas Embraer E190-100.

Airline review: QantasLink Embraer E190-100, economy class, Darwin To Dili

It is the national carrier's first international route using Embraer E190 aircraft and also its shortest international route.

  • by John Borthwick
Sharing Bali and Beyond's Atauro Island huts are just metres from the sea.

Travel tips and advice for Timor-Leste: An adventure tour through our spectacular neighbour

This is one of the most picturesque stretches of coast I've seen, dotted with coconut palms, papaya trees and cactus.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
The view from the Cristo Rei Statue in Dili.

Travel guide and things to do in Dili, East Timor: The three-minute guide

Stay for a few days and you'll discover lovely beaches, invigorating hikes, tasty restaurants and vibrant markets.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
Atauro Island plays host to active retreats.

East Timor: Hiking Mount Manucoco on Atauro Island with Sharing Bali and Beyond

A wellness adventure in Timor-Leste opens the mind and strengthens the body.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
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A place to truly get away from it all: Atauro island.

Timor-Leste travel guide: A perfect destination for a digital detox

Here, visitors are reminded that time is indeed one of the great luxuries.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
East Timorese in traditional attire

Independent, raring to go

Timor is slowly being transformed and tourism is on the rise. Heath Aston explores our near-north neighbour's adventure, diving and dining attractions.

A loaded bus approaches Baucau.

Arrival, on Timor time

On a DIY road trip, Patrick O'Neil samples the fledgling nation's highlights — before the crowds arrive.

Waters around East Timor.

Little country limbers up

The fledgling nation has a packed schedule of adventures and races to showcase its natural assets, writes Jock Cheetham.