Timor-Leste

This entry is part 5 of 22 in the series Adventure Rider Issue #10

In a world becoming ever more accessible and with many countries facing the prospect of losing their identity, Timor-Leste is one of the few places these days that can still provide an adventurous traveller with a sense of
discovery and exploration. Ray Friedrich went for a look at this fabulous, largely unspoiled eastern half of the island of Timor.

It’s hard to focus on the road when you’re distracted by scenery like this. Heading to Mount Ramelau.

From a tourist’s perspective, it’s a unique time to be travelling through Timor-Leste.

It’s blessed with much of the natural beauty offered by other South East Asian countries without the throngs of tourists that flock to many of its neighbours’ shores. The country itself still seems to be finding its feet with the scars of the Indonesian conflict still very much visible, a noticeable divide between the wealthy and the poor, a lack of basic infrastructure in some places, the recent withdrawal of the UN and Australian Peacekeepers and a tourism industry still in its infancy Far from being a deterrent, this unique blend of factors combine to make Timor-Leste an ideal destination for those following the path less travelled.

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