East Timor

A young island nation in Southeast Asia with coral reef diving, colonial relics and mountain scenery, and few tourists.

East Timor occupies the eastern half of the island of Timor, plus the Oecusse enclave within West Timor and islands such as Atauro, and became independent in 2002. The capital, Dili, sits on the sea and has sights such as the Cristo Rei statue and the Resistance Museum. The waters around Atauro Island teem with marine life and are a prime spot for diving and snorkeling. Inland, you can climb Mount Ramelau and visit coffee-growing mountain towns such as Maubisse, and in the far east lies Nino Konis Santana National Park. Tourism is just starting out and facilities are basic. The dry season, roughly May–November, is the better time to travel. Dili's President Nicolau Lobato International Airport is the main gateway.

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