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Why Timor-Leste should be on your travel bucket-list
STORY: SaM MCCUE
It's just a stone's throw from Australia, and yet Timor-Leste is untapped by Aussie holiday-makers.  
Here are 6 reasons why you should go
From the verdant mountains to the sparkling sea, it has been blessed with natural beauty. It is just starting to make its place on the tourism map – and so far it’s free of the flashy resorts.
 Stunningly attractive
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It is only 80 minutes away, now that Qantas is flying Darwin to Dili three times a week. It’s the airline’s shortest international route.
It's so close!
2
You’ll eat well
3
It has a cuisine featuring plenty of seafood and high-quality produce. Rice, corn and other vegetables are staples, but it’s the tropical fruits that will colour your memories.
The mountains have proved an ideal habitat for both arabica and robusta coffee plants. It’s possible – and recommended – to do a coffee origin tour.
Strong coffee culture
4
Underwater paradise
5
The waters are a thoroughfare for hundreds of whales heading south every year. Off Atauro Island, the diving and snorkelling are breathtaking.
Though the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum, English is commonly spoken – owing in part to strong links with Australia and the significant expat community.
No language barrier
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