Our correspondent recounts the tale of Lafeak Diak, the beast upon whose back East Timor now resides.
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Timor-Leste
A young nation whose independence was forged in the tumult of conflict, Timor-Leste has slowly reconstructed itself; expect a diverse and rich cultural heritage spanning tens of millennia.
Timor-Leste: Scars, Trauma and the Road to Independence
Our correspondents presents the vaguest of vague introductions to Southeast Asia’s youngest nation.
Watabo’o Beach, the Quiet Corner of Timor-Leste
Our correspondent dodges a potentially fatal fruitdrop and, cowering, marvels at the calmess of Timor-Leste’s beach scene.
Atauro Island: A Charming and Eco-Friendly Take on Serenity in Timor-Leste
Our correspondent marinades gently on Timor-Leste’s most accessible island enclave.
Dili: The Gateway to Timor-Leste
Our correspondent arrives in the capital city of Timor-Leste.
Snapshot in Time: Enjoying Timor-Leste’s Rural Calm
Our correspondent heads off the beaten track – slightly – to soak up Watabo’s calming beach vibes.
Language Primer: Javanese
Our correspondent, upon learning a little about how to communicate in Central and East Java, shares a related linguistic guide.
In Search of Quiet: Places a Way Away From Elsewhere
Our correspondent, having so recently found the perfect calm spot, examines a few similar locations for travellers to rest their weary bones and brains.
How Surabaya Got Its Name, Part 1: The Shark and the Crocodile
Our correspondent shares an animalistic take on the naming of East Java’s capital city.
Language Primer: Sinhala
Our correspondent in Sri Lanka presents the most basic of basic guides about the island nation’s principal dialect that isn’t Tamil.
Language Primer: Malay
Our correspondent offers a rundown of Malaysia’s principal language; a vernacular, the eagle-eyed will no doubt attest, that offers striking similarities with Bahasa Indonesia.
Eye In The Middle 