East Timor (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

East Timor (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

East Timor Get the lowdown on Southeast Asia's newest nation from the only dedicated guidebook to East Timor, a country in transition but still one worth discovering for its beaches, mountains, lush interior and the captivating, Portuguese-flavoured city of Dili. Hanging out with other travellers should not be on your list of things to do here, but meeting amazing and interesting locals and expats should. This book is the work of two authors, 49 days of in-country research, and hundreds of kilometres of back-country research. A guide to the local cuisine - find the best padang dining in Dili, gobble grilled calamari on the beach, or treat yourself with Portuguese custard tarts Recommended accommodation and dining options Escape the Big Smoke for a refreshing dip amongst dugongs and coral reefs, scuba diving off Atauro Island. Find out why everyone wants to get stationed in the sleepy, beautiful enclave of Oecussi Detailed maps and transport information how to get there and how to get around Confirm the going rate for roadkill, and find out where to go for up-to-date information on road conditions.