Category: Tips
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my best of Dili
We love a declarative list, and here’s a round-up of my favourite Dili places, services and activities.
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packing list — winners and losers
A review and reflection on what I packed for this trip, and what I’d do differently next time I come to Dili.
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100 Dili tips
Freeze your bread, you don’t need enemies, respect pluralism, memorise your phone number — and 96 other tips from five years of visiting Timor-Leste.
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extending a tourist visa
Step-by-step instructions for extending a Timor-Leste tourist visa without leaving the country.
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double longs
You don’t have to wear frumpy fisherman’s pants in Dili — here’s my advice on dressing like yourself in a hot, conservative city.
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mood boosters
It’s very boring to talk about being in a bad mood, but sometimes you can’t help needing a pick-me-up.