East Timor

In a country where independence was hard won, expect to be surprised and entranced by the natural and undisturbed beauty of this veritable paradise.

A fascinating patchwork awaits - indigenous cultures, endowed with skills that transcend the centuries, and abundant wildlife. Those few who make the pilgrimage to these distant shores can enjoy deserted islands with alabaster sands and prolific coral-lined shallows, the relics of former colonial grandeur, festooned by irresistible foliage, and lush, tropical hills.

Most of all, the chance to encounter the myriad tribes and cultures that fuse into this proud young nation are what will shape your memories of a place that has for too long remained an enigma.