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AT#931 – Travel to Timor-Leste

  1. AT#931 - Travel to Timor-Leste Chris Christensen 1:11:02

Hear about travel to Timor-Leste as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane about this small out of the way tropical country where he is doing volunteer work.

Why should you go to Timor-Leste?

Jonty says, “… Because nobody else goes if that’s your thing. It was quite a shock when I went to Australia, and there were tourists. Whereas going around Timor, there’s almost no tourists. So that’s a bonus. And it has world-class snorkeling, world-class diving, world-class hiking.”

Jonty recommends an itinerary for Timor-Leste that spans approximately a week, balancing time in Dili, nearby islands, and exploring the mainland. Here’s the suggested breakdown:

Day 1-2: Dili

  • Explore Dili City:
  • Visit Timorese Resistance Archive and Museum for an overview of the country’s history.
  • Stop by Santa Cruz Cemetery, the site of the 1991 massacre.
  • Take a walk in Tasitolu, an area with three lakes, significant for bird watching and local culture.
  • Cristo Rei of Dili:
  • Hike up to the iconic 27-meter statue of Jesus Christ. Enjoy panoramic views of Dili and surrounding beaches.
  • Relax at nearby beaches like Cristo Rei Beach or Back Beach for snorkeling.
  • Dili Traditional Dishes: Try local cuisine at restaurants like Pro Ema or Dilicious Timor.

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https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-timor-leste/

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Chris is the creator of AmateurTraveler.com. Amateur Traveler is a popular online travel podcast and blog that focuses primarily on travel destinations. The Amateur Traveler podcast was downloaded over 2 million times in 2023.

The Amateur Traveler is 18+ years old and they use Amateur Traveler to teach English at Oxford University and to test English proficiency for employment with the Thailand Foreign Ministry.

Chris has won a Lowell Thomas Award, 5 NATJA awards, and a SMITTY Award from Travel+Leisure as the "best independent travel journalist."

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