AT#931 - Travel to Timor-Leste

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Chris Christensen

History, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 1 February 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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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. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-timor-leste/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:36.5	and crocodiles, hiking and microlets and umalulik as we go to the small nation of Timor Lestay.
1:44.9	This is Chris Christensen from Amateur Traveler.
1:47.4	Let's talk about Timor Lestay.
1:51.6	I'd like to welcome to the show, Jonti Crane from ExploringTymour.com, who's come to talk to us about Timor Lestay.
2:01.6	Jonti, welcome to the show.
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