"East Timor" East Timor by jorgegomes

East Timor Travel Guide: 265 reviews and 559 photos

Dili - Government palace (Former UN HQ) - East Timor

EAST TIMOR - A NEW COUNTRY WAS BORN

I was in East Timor in the Year 2001, the country only become independent on 2002.
I went there to work during the United Nations Administration (UNTAET) for 7 months (from February til August), but I like the place and I return in August 2006.

Some photos of this beautiful country

Rice fields

Rice fields. This shot was taken in the road from Dili to Maubisse.

Sunset

Sunset in Dili

This photo was taken at sunset near Dili harbour.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly People, Weather, Beaches
Cons:Accomodations, Life cost, safety
In a nutshell:Most unknown country of the world

Last visit to East Timor: Dec 2006
Intro Updated Jul 13, 2007
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Reviews (5)

Best Hotel in town Hotels (1)

Hotel Timor is the one and only true Hotel in Dili. This hotel is a 4 star hotel, with bar, restaurant, pool, and all... more travel advice

DANGERS Warnings Or Dangers (1)

Take care with Malaria and Dengue Mosquito. more travel advice

Paradise Beach Things to Do (1)

The best beaches are in the north side of the island. The south part is very rocky. Tutuala in the Eastern part of the... more travel advice

Best Dili restaurant Restaurants (1)

Specially Portuguese food! Best and cleaner restaurant in town. more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
Carlos Open Air Disco

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Written Jun 27, 2007

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Comments (4)

Sininen Mar 11, 2006 at 10:38 PM Report Abuse

Hello Jorge! East Timor looks gorgeous! Happy Birthdya from Finland, Sini
heliopinto Apr 9, 2005 at 7:22 AM Report Abuse

I've been there in 2004 and there's no need to pay that anymore. And I recommend it as one of the best beaches around Dili...
bambino36 Nov 29, 2004 at 12:30 PM Report Abuse

Nice pics! Tenho a certeza que em 7 meses haverá mais fotos :)
Yiannis2000 Jan 23, 2004 at 11:04 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for sharing your photos and impressions from Timor!