Exploring Timor-Leste

The final episode of this podcast series covers the best hikes on Atauro Island, including... Manucoco, 8.2km, 5-7 hrs, Hard Vila to Makili Loop, 9km, 3-3.5 hrs, Moderate to Hard Beloi to Adara, 10.3km, 3-4 hrs, Moderate to Hard Bikeli to Akrema, 14.6km, 6 hrs, Easy Atauro Circuit, 55km, 3-5 days, Moderate to Hard Exploring Timor-Leste on Foot: 30 incredible hikes in one of the least visited count...

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.amaz...

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 hr...

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...

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...

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 -...

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 - http...

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 t...

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/@ExploringTim...

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.amaz...

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...

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