Tetun Language Primer: Timor-Leste and the Voice of Resistance
Our correspondent in Dili learns more about Tetun and the language's link with Timorese resilience and unity
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Eye in the Middle
[In]Expert Travel Insight
Category Timor-Leste
Crocodile Country: How Reptiles Shaped the Course of Timor-Leste
Our correspondent recounts the tale of Lafeak Diak, the beast upon whose back East Timor now resides.
East Timor: 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.
Tasi Tolu, Becora and Taibessi: Dili Bus Terminal Guide
Our correspondent is confronted by the overloaded noise and bustle at one of Dili's major transport hubs.
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.