East Timor

Dili: The best time to visit this fascinating destination is during the May to November dry season.

Nine must-do highlights of Dili, East Timor

Dili is a short distance from Australia but feels like world away.

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John Borthwick

Airline review: Qantas' new international route is also its shortest

It is the national carrier's first international route using Embraer E190 aircraft and also its shortest international route.

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John Borthwick

Sharing Bali and Beyond's Atauro Island huts are just metres from the sea.

Not Bali: The spectacular island that's only a short hop from Darwin

This is one of the most picturesque stretches of coast I've seen, dotted with coconut palms, papaya trees and cactus.

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Why you should visit Dili, East Timor

Stay for a few days and you'll discover lovely beaches, invigorating hikes, tasty restaurants and vibrant markets.

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Re-learning how to walk in East Timor

A wellness adventure in Timor-Leste opens the mind and strengthens the body.

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Not Bali: Australia's other neighbour is perfect destination for a digital detox

Here, visitors are reminded that time is indeed one of the great luxuries.

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Independent, raring to go

Timor is slowly being transformed and tourism is on the rise. Heath Aston explores our near-north neighbour's adventure, diving and dining attractions.

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Arrival, on Timor time

On a DIY road trip, Patrick O'Neil samples the fledgling nation's highlights — before the crowds arrive.

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Population:

1.2 million

Capital:

Dili

Electricity:

Type C (or Europlug) is a two-wire plug that has two round pins. It fits into any socket that accepts 4.0 – 4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. Type E has two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. Type F (also known as a Schuko plug) has two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart. Type I has two flat pins in a V-shape as well as a grounding pin. A version of the plug, which only has the two flat pins, exists as well.