East Timor Travel Information | Trip to East Timor | East Timor hotels and vacations
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The island of East Timor which is also referred to as Timor-Leste lies secluded in the Pacific Ocean near the Australian continent. East Timor also has to its name some area of the Timor areas which come under the territory of the neighboring Indonesia. A trip to East Timor will introduce to you a landscape which has a narrow belt of flat coastal plain which gradually gives way to highlands. The coastal plains of Timor are famed for its powdered sandy beaches where the deep azure water gently breaks out into small soothing waves. This amazing beach setting with a backdrop of lush green foliage makes a sight worth viewing and appreciating. The lush green forests of east Timor are famous for the sandalwood trees which are found here in abundance. This country is also the only Asian entity which has Portuguese as its official language and the local population of East Timor is very heart warming, simple and friendly. With infrastructure and tourism at its bare basic a holiday in East Timor has all the elements of making the trip one of the most memorable experiences of your life time. you get the opportunity to unravel the true beauty of East Timor which it has managed to preserve till date. The countryside is spectacular and it offers some of the best diving locations for guests to try out their diving skills.
East Timor’s past is scarred and independence did not come easy for this country. the Portuguese were the first to stake claim on this country as early as the 16th century followed by the Dutch. East Timor played a very vital role during the second world war when Australian troops were stationed here to act as buffers for the main troops out ahead battling it out in the war zone. But this step bought disaster to East Timor as it was soon attacked by Japan. This time period saw many deaths and destructions marring the country. after about 3 decades of colonization Portugal decided to move away from East Timor and this opportunity was seized by the Fretilin guerrillas who after taking scores of lives proclaimed the Democratic republic of East Timor. But normalcy was yet to stake claim here as soon in 1975 the country was invaded by Indonesia which again plunged the country into harsh times of brutality and mass killings. It was not before the later half of 1979 that the Indonesian government brought forward a peace treaty and withdrew out from east Timor.
With such a turbulent history written to its name the country has done good for itself to establish itself as an interesting holiday spot amongst the tourist community. The small sleepy village of Com is a very popular tourist destination because of its beautiful beaches and resorts. Fishing and snorkeling are very popular here. If water sports is your kind of thing then the destination of Atauro is where you should be heading for. With its beautiful sparking waters this place is perfect for all kinds of water sports. For trying out the local cuisines of East Timor the holidaying family must head towards Cape Fatucama which is home to several small eating places serving the local delicacies. Located here on the Areia Branca beach is an incredible statue of Lord Jesus similar to the one found in Rio. Trekking enthusiasts can head towards Mount Ramelau which provides an opportunity to walk through lush green forests before scaling the peak. The true essence and culture of East Timor has a very strong Portuguese influence to it and this can be witnessed at Oecussi which has a very picturesque setting between the ocean and the hills. Ranking high amongst the tourists this destination also offers some amazing diving and snorkeling opportunities.
East Timor is a destination which may not be as developed as the other touring destinations but has enormous beauty to showcase to the willing traveler. Natural beauty is what East Timor has to offer, that too in plenty!
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