My departure from President Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili was quite interesting before I even stepped onto the plane. Departing From Dili Airport Outside the airport is a statue honoring Nicolau Lobato. He is considered a national hero...
A Different Kind Of Palm Beach Hotel (In Dili, Timor-Leste)
I stayed at the Palm Beach Hotel for my night in Dili, Timor-Leste, not to be confused with a city in Florida on the Atlantic Coast! Palm Beach Hotel Review – Dili, Timor-Leste When I decided at the very...
My Incredible Sunrise Hike To Cristo Rei In Dili, Timor-Leste
As much as I enjoyed the previous evening in Dili, the greatest joy from my brief trip to Timor-Leste came in the early hours of the following morning, when I decided to take a chance and attempt to hike...
Dinner With The Expats In Dili, Timor-Leste
After a heavy rainstorm began, I gave up on walking and took a cab back to Castaways Bar + Restaurant, a popular expat hangout in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, where I enjoyed an excellent dinner. Dinner At Castaways...
An Evening Stroll Through Dili, Timor-Leste
Not only was my flight late, but the visa and customs processing on arrival took longer than I had planned. By the time I got to my hotel, it was after 6:00 pm and the sun was already setting....
Mild Debacle: Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste offers a visa on arrival for citizens of most nations, including US citizens, and I was immediately introduced to warm Timorese hospitality… and to the island’s poor technological infrastructure. Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste: Visa On Arrival And...
