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All great adventures begin with a spreadsheet
Michael Smith became the first person to solo navigate the world in a single-engine flying boat. He also developed Cinema Lorosa’e, a travelling cinema in Timor-Leste and owns the Sun Theater in Yarraville, a place we have lived for almost 30 years. It’s a small world! I was in Dili a few years ago when […]
1 day, 7th November: Aileu & Maubisse (Mountains and villages)
Frances is looking for someone to share the cost of her adventure on Tuesday 7th November. Frances will be exploring into the mountains, traveling to Aileu & arriving at Maubisse for lunch and a visit to a traditional village. Cost for 2 people is $100 USD each If you are interested contact us About tour […]
9 days, April 23 – May 2: Australia’s first Commandos History Tour
Ed is going on a 9 day tour of Timor-Leste from the 23rd April to 2nd May 2018. Ed has been to Timor-Leste a few times and has an interest (more like a passion) in the history of the 2/2 independent company, Australia’s first commandos, who were in Timor-Leste in 1942. Ed’s tour includes ANZAC […]
Motorcycling in Timor at any age
[Show slideshow] 1 2 ► In September 2014 we were privileged to tour with Denis and Michael, four of Denis’s adult children and his grandson. Here is what they had to say about the experience in their own words I did an 8 day tour with my family & a friend -7 in all & it […]
ANZAC day 2014
Australia’s first commando campaign took place in Portuguese East Timor during 1942. A small contingent of Australian commandos launched relentless hit and run raids on far superior Japanese forces. These Australians were the men of the 2/2nd Australian Independent Company. Stranded without radio contact and declared bearded warrior outlaws by the Japanese the men of the […]