It wasn't the first time I'd made travel plans after a long night in a bar, but in 2002 I set out with a good mate Ben to see how the East Timorese were dealing with their newfound independence. Needless to say, we had a blast.

Tales and Articles

Fernando's Story | Read »

A predictably chaotic final week took an awe-inspiring turn after making the acquaintance of a young man with an incredible story.

Oct 23, 2002

On the road again | Read »

Saddle up and rev your motors for a cross country tour on Timor's most tempermental motorbikes.

Oct 14, 2002 — 4 comments

Expect the unexpected | Read »

Dodging aggro peacekeepers and begging for accommodation are just two crucial skills you'll pick up in your first twelve days in the world's newest nation. Just don't forget to enjoy yourself.

Oct 2, 2002 — 1 comment