Motorcycling to Maubisse, East Timor
My friends and I sat on chairs lined up on one side of the living room at an elder's house in Maubisse, East Timor. “I call this drink sock juice. Because it...
East Timor
When a Trip Goes Wrong: Fear and Infection in Timor Leste
I touched my swollen ankle. The skin was hot, scaly, and red around the site of a mosquito bite. I chalked it up to a sprain and laced up my shoes. I texted a p...
Adventuring Around East Timor | Timor-Leste Travel Guide
Why visit Timor Leste? Timor Leste (East Timor) is one of the least-visited destinations on the planet – despite its beauty and thriving coral reefs. Going her...
Adara, Atauro Island: Timor-Leste’s Coral (and Pig) Paradise
“Are you sure this is a good idea?” My friend asked. “They’re supposed to be smarter than dogs. She’s domesticated,” I replied. The pig looked up at my ou...
Freediving and Hiking Across Atauro Island, East Timor
Two of my friends clung to the side of the swaying boat. They glued their eyes to the horizon, and commanded their stomachs not to hurl. Meanwhile, I sat at the...
First Impressions of Timor-Leste (East Timor)
A few months ago, I went on a spontaneous (and hectic) trip to Timor-Leste with a couple of my friends. Truth be told, I probably couldn’t point it out on a bla...