Exploring Timor-Leste

Exploring the remote municipalities of Covalima, Manufahi and Viqueque. More information on Covalima - https://exploringtimor.com/covalima/ Manufahi - https://exploringtimor.com/manufahi/ and Viqueque - https://exploringtimor.com/viqueque/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Where to eat and drink in Dili and around Timor-Leste. More information - https://exploringtimor.com/plan-your-journey-to-timor-leste/#foodanddrink and https://diliguide.com/eat-drink/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Exploring the varied municipality of Bobonaro. More information on Bobonaro - https://exploringtimor.com/bobonaro/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Ten of the best hikes in Dili, capital of Timor-Leste... Tasi Tolu Lake(s) Loop,4.9km,1.5 hrs,Easy Uma Lulik,7km,2-3 hrs,Moderate to Hard Bemos Valley,8km,2-3 hrs,Moderate Dili Airport,7km,1.5 hrs,Easy Mt Lebometa Loop,7.7km,2.5 hrs,Moderate Mt Fatocama Loop,5.9km,2 hrs,Moderate Cristo Rei Ridge Hike,6.4km,2.5 hrs,Moderate to Hard Tuda Tiris Waterfall,3km,1.5-2 hrs,Moderate Above Dare,6.2km,2.5 hrs,Moderate Bihare to Darlau Hike,10.8km,3 hrs,Moderate to Hard Exploring Timor-Leste on Foot: 30 ...

Exploring the municipality of Manatuto, including Manatuto town, One Dollar Beach and Laleia. More information on Manatuto - https://exploringtimor.com/manatuto/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Recommended 1, 2 and 3 day ideas for Timor-Leste to help build your dream itinerary. More information - https://exploringtimor.com/discover-what-you-can-do-in-timor-leste/#itineraries Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Exploring the mountainous municipality of Ermera, home to huge waterfalls, coffee plantations, and beautiful churches. More information on Ermera - https://exploringtimor.com/ermera/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

How much does it cost to explore Timor-Leste in 2025? This episodes covers flights and visa, accommodation, transport, food and drink, snorkeling and diving, attractions and tours, internet tipping and money tips. More information - https://exploringtimor.com/plan-your-journey-to-timor-leste/#howmuchwillitcost Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

If you want a different perspective on life—and a way to make a real contribution—Timor-Leste is a remarkable place to volunteer. I spent a year living in Dili, the capital, volunteering with a local NGO, a government department, and supporting several small businesses. It was an unforgettable and deeply rewarding experience. Volunteering in a country very different from your own isn't always easy, and it's not for everyone, but it can be genuinely life-changing. This episode draws from my ow...

Exploring the varied municipality of Lautém, home to Jaco Island and Com. More information on Lautém - https://exploringtimor.com/lautem/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Excellent conversation with Helen Reynolds, a New Zealander volunteer and artist who has lived in Timor-Leste on / off for a decade. She shares why she loves Balibó and Baucau, and her favourite places to eat in Dili. Her website - www.helenreynolds.co.nz Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Exploring the spectacular municipalities of Aileu and Ainaro. More information on Aileu - https://exploringtimor.com/aileu/ and Ainaro - https://exploringtimor.com/ainaro/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Test your knowledge of this fascinating country with this quiz about Timor-Leste Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Exploring the historic and beautiful municipality of Liquiçá. More information on Liquiçá - https://exploringtimor.com/liquica/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Fascinating conversation with Birgit Hermann, a German / New Zealander who has lived in Timor-Leste for a decade. She is a free diver and mountain biker who has worked extensively on marine protection and education. Her website - www.birgithermann.com Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

When most people think of Timor-Leste, safety is often a concern. That perception is rooted in the country's history of conflict and political unrest, especially surrounding its hard-won independence in 2002. But how accurate is that view today? I spent a year living in Dili, the capital, and travelled extensively around the country. What I found was a peaceful, welcoming place — much safer than I had expected. That’s not to say there aren’t challenges, but most concerns are manageable with s...

Exploring the beautiful tropical island of Atauro, one of the most idyllic places in Timor-Leste. Jonty shares tips on what to do and see, including Beloi, Vila, Makili, Akrema, Adara and Atecru More information on Atauro Island - https://exploringtimor.com/atauroisland/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Exploring the remote enclave of Oé-Cusse, a little visited but beautiful part of Timor-Leste completely surrounded by Indonesian West-Timor More information on Atauro Island - https://exploringtimor.com/oecusse/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Exploring the municipality of Baucau, including Timor-Leste's second city, Baucau, and other places worth visiting including Venilale, Baguia, Laga, Vermasse and Gariuai. More information on Baucau - https://exploringtimor.com/baucau/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Your host, Jonty, talks about ten amazing hikes in Timor-Leste... Horta Loop in Dili, 10km, 3 hrs, Easy - Timor-Leste’s best known day walk Tasi Tolu Hills in Dili, 5.5km, 2-2.5 hrs, Moderate to Hard - Spectacular views of Dili from several lookouts, from Gruta de Nossa Senhora Maria Auxilliadora / Cave of Our Lady of Mount Golgotha Tibar Coastal Walk in Dili, 13km, 3 hrs, Easy - Beautiful coastal walk to mangroves Mt Ramelau / Tatamailau, 9.5km, 3-5 hrs, Moderate to Hard - Summit the highest...

Exploring Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste. Jonty shares some of his favourite places from a year spent living in Dili. Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Fascinating conversation with Alcino Da Silva, a Timorese entrepreneur, about his home country. Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Snorkelling, Diving and Swimming with Blue Whales in Timor-Leste. Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ

Introducing Timor-Leste and 10 incredible travel experiences you can have in one of the least visited countries in the world. Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringTimorLeste Books - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D82D3TBJ