Dili, East Timor travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Dili is a short distance from Australia but feels like world away.

• by John Borthwick

Airline review: QantasLink Embraer E190-100, economy class, Darwin To Dili

It is the national carrier's first international route using Embraer E190 aircraft and also its shortest international route.

• by John Borthwick

Paradise found: Bali's new rival is on our doorstep

East Timor aims to become a quiet rival to Bali for Australian tourists - without the drunken partying and over-development. Lucy Rickard visits.

Surf in the jungle

Sam Vincent joins a roof-load of bus riders on a journey to Jesus.

Little airline, big country

Jo Kennett buckles up for air adventures from Elcho Island to East Timor.