Explore every episode of the podcast Exploring Timor-Leste
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Reynolds on exploring Balibó and Baucau, and where to eat in Dili | 09 Aug 2025 | 00:15:51 | |
Excellent conversation with Helen Reynolds, a New Zealander volunteer and artist who has lived in Timor-Leste on / off for a decade. She shares why she loves Balibó and Baucau, and her favourite places to eat in Dili. Her website - www.helenreynolds.co.nz Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Exploring spectacular Aileu and Ainaro | 02 Aug 2025 | 00:11:29 | |
Exploring the spectacular municipalities of Aileu and Ainaro. More information on Aileu - https://exploringtimor.com/aileu/ and Ainaro - https://exploringtimor.com/ainaro/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Timor-Leste Quiz — 20 Fascinating Questions | 26 Jul 2025 | 00:09:55 | |
Test your knowledge of this fascinating country with this quiz about Timor-Leste Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Exploring beautiful and historic Liquiçá | 19 Jul 2025 | 00:11:04 | |
Exploring the historic and beautiful municipality of Liquiçá. More information on Liquiçá - https://exploringtimor.com/liquica/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Birgit Hermann on Timor-Leste's aquatic wonders | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:24:57 | |
Fascinating conversation with Birgit Hermann, a German / New Zealander who has lived in Timor-Leste for a decade. She is a free diver and mountain biker who has worked extensively on marine protection and education. Her website - www.birgithermann.com Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Is it safe to visit Timor-Leste? | 05 Jul 2025 | 00:13:03 | |
When most people think of Timor-Leste, safety is often a concern. That perception is rooted in the country's history of conflict and political unrest, especially surrounding its hard-won independence in 2002. But how accurate is that view today? I spent a year living in Dili, the capital, and travelled extensively around the country. What I found was a peaceful, welcoming place — much safer than I had expected. That’s not to say there aren’t challenges, but most concerns are manageable with some common sense and awareness. My key takeaway from this episode is that Timor-Leste is a safe place to visit, and the chances of a visitor having any issues is very low. This episode is based on my own experiences, conversations with locals, expats, and travellers, and guidance from official sources. It is structured in 5 areas - Current Travel Advisories, Crime & Personal Safety, Civil Unrest & Political Stability, Transport & Road Safety, and Natural Hazards & Health More safety information - https://exploringtimor.com/plan-your-journey-to-timor-leste/#safety Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Exploring beautiful Atauro Island | 28 Jun 2025 | 00:08:49 | |
Exploring the beautiful tropical island of Atauro, one of the most idyllic places in Timor-Leste. Jonty shares tips on what to do and see, including Beloi, Vila, Makili, Akrema, Adara and Atecru More information on Atauro Island - https://exploringtimor.com/atauroisland/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Exploring the remote enclave of Oé-Cusse | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:07:27 | |
Exploring the remote enclave of Oé-Cusse, a little visited but beautiful part of Timor-Leste completely surrounded by Indonesian West-Timor More information on Atauro Island - https://exploringtimor.com/oecusse/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Exploring the sights of Baucau including Venilale and Baguia | 14 Jun 2025 | 00:10:11 | |
Exploring the municipality of Baucau, including Timor-Leste's second city, Baucau, and other places worth visiting including Venilale, Baguia, Laga, Vermasse and Gariuai. More information on Baucau - https://exploringtimor.com/baucau/ Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Exploring Timor-Leste on Foot - Ten Amazing Hikes | 08 Jun 2025 | 00:18:09 | |
Your host, Jonty, talks about ten amazing hikes in Timor-Leste... Horta Loop in Dili, 10km, 3 hrs, Easy - Timor-Leste’s best known day walk Tasi Tolu Hills in Dili, 5.5km, 2-2.5 hrs, Moderate to Hard - Spectacular views of Dili from several lookouts, from Gruta de Nossa Senhora Maria Auxilliadora / Cave of Our Lady of Mount Golgotha Tibar Coastal Walk in Dili, 13km, 3 hrs, Easy - Beautiful coastal walk to mangroves Mt Ramelau / Tatamailau, 9.5km, 3-5 hrs, Moderate to Hard - Summit the highest peak in Timor-Leste Matebian, 9.3km, 5-9 hrs, Hard - Challenge yourself on the second highest peak Mundo Perdido, 6.6km, 3-4 hrs, Moderate to Hard - Explore Timor-Leste's largest remaining rainforest La Rende!, 92km, 6 days, Hard - Discover the WW2 history of Timor-Leste with Mad Dog Adventures Mt Saboria to Mindelo, 45.8km, 3 days, Hard - Remote hiking through spectacular landscapes with Eco Discovery Tapo to Atsabe, 41.4km, 3 days, Hard - Enjoy two hot springs and the highest waterfall with Eco Discovery Timor-LesteCoast2Coast, ~100km, 8 days, Hard - Cross the entire country on foot with Eco Discovery Exploring Timor-Leste on Foot: 30 incredible hikes in one of the least visited countries in the world - https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Timor-Leste-Foot-incredible-countries-ebook/dp/B0DNF9VK9Z Hiking map - https://exploringtimor.com/discover-what-you-can-do-in-timor-leste/#hiking Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Exploring Dili, Timor-Leste's Capital | 08 Jun 2025 | 00:14:43 | |
Exploring Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste. Jonty shares some of his favourite places from a year spent living in Dili. Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Talking to Alcino Da Silva about Exploring Timor-Leste | 08 Jun 2025 | 00:22:37 | |
Fascinating conversation with Alcino Da Silva, a Timorese entrepreneur, about his home country. Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Snorkelling, Diving and Swimming with Blue Whales in Timor-Leste | 08 Jun 2025 | 00:14:54 | |
Snorkelling, Diving and Swimming with Blue Whales in Timor-Leste. Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||
| Introducing Timor-Leste - 10 Incredible Travel Experiences | 08 Jun 2025 | 00:11:59 | |
Introducing Timor-Leste and 10 incredible travel experiences you can have in one of the least visited countries in the world. Website - www.exploringtimor.com TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringtimor | |||