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4D Mount Ramelau Summit, Highest mountain on Timor Leste

Tim — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:35:50 +0000

Mt Tatamailau - or Mt Ramelau as it is commonly called - at 2,964m, is the highest mountain in East Timor and home to the Mambai people. Since 1975 it has provided a sanctuary for East Timorese resistance and is considered, like the men and women it protects, to be indestructible. After the referendum in 1999, the people of Hato Builiko fled into hiding on Ramelau's upper slopes, while below, the departing militia destroyed their homes.

5D4N Beaches of East Timor, Dili, Baucau, Tutuala, Jaco Island, Timor Leste

Tim — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:34:23 +0000

East Timor is a relatively small island nation yet full of surprises. “A great deal in a small package”. Its terrain changes from majestic mountain ranges to grassy plains, swamps to white sandy beaches and pristine coral reefs all within a few hours drive. The people of East Timor are proud, shy but friendly when engaged, and will reward you with ...

5D4N Diving East Timor, Dive Timor Lorosae, Dili, Timor Leste

Tim — Sat, 03 May 2008 09:24:36 +0000

We now have direct return flights from Singapore to Dili! With kilometres of majestic walls dropping off into deep blue sea and acres of untouched reefs Timor Leste offers the adventurous diver the opportunity to explore the unexplored!

Austasia launches direct flights between S’pore, Timor Leste

Tim — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:24:08 +0000

SINGAPORE: Good news for tourists and investors – there are now direct flights between Singapore and Timor Leste.

A new route by Austasia Airlines has made Singapore the third country – after Indonesia and Australia – with commercial flights to Timor Leste.

Timor Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta was onboard the inaugural flight home…

15D Timor Leste

tim — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:08:46 +0000

Dili • Aileu • Maubisse • Hato Builiko • Summit of Mt Ramelau • Maubisse • Aileu

Journey into a land relatively untouched by tourism, and one of the world’s newest democracies – Timor-Leste. We climb mountains, explore villages and cross into the Wetar Strait for a privileged view of the sights and sounds hidden…

5D Tour de Timor, Mountain-bike Race! August 22-29, 2009, Timor Leste

tim — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:40:35 +0000

The event is a unique 5 day 350km mountain-bike road-race, which has a lucrative prize pool of USD$50,000, offers free registration and entry for participants and significant regional and international press coverage. The Tour de Timor will be an unparalleled means for participants and supporters to experience Timor-Leste, travelling through 9 of Timor-Leste’s 13 Districts…