24-HOURS in the YOUNGEST Asian Country

One day in Dili, East Timor - flying to Atauro Island with a blocked runway, tuk tuk rides, exploring Dili, an island resort, and more in today's travel vlog.
Thanks MAF for the flight and JDN for the tour (both of which were paid for). Thanks also Barry's Eco Resort for letting me have a look around.
Check out 'Over The Top' to see how I flew myself to East Timor:
• I flew solo across Aus...

[@tamtam19454]

It's so nice to experience other cultures without all the bling bling touristy show. Great to see the cameo by Michael!

[@glassy69]

Timor Leste is such a beautiful place and you are correct about the people being so friendly. So glad they enlisted you to assist in promoting their country. A couple of interesting facts. They grow and roast their own coffee and it does taste amazing, such a very earthy taste. The statue of Christ is the second largest with the one in Rio de Janeiro being the biggest. There are a couple of 4 star hotels available in Dili. It’s a very quick 55 minute flight from Darwin (one of the benefits of living in the Top End is easy access to places like Timor Leste).

[@sharonthompson8061]

Thanks for the info

[@brontewcat]

The proximity to Timor Leste is one of the reasons I keep suggesting to my partner we move to Darwin. Unfortunately he hates the heat. OTH I love heat.

[@timopekkanen]

Oh the pure joy on your face while riding that tuktuk. Makes me happy to see people enjoying their lives like this.

[@stef747]

Haha yes, that was such a fun morning!

[@sophiaisabelle01]

East Timor is a great place. Seems like there’s always something exciting to look forward to over there. Keep safe and May God bless you on your future travels.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Sophia, I had a fun time there.

[@eddyjay83]

I loved to hear your portuguese :) I have some good timorese friends that were exiled in portugal when I was young, and returned when the country became independent again. I miss those guys. Some of the best friends you could ever have.

[@brontewcat]

To explain the Sebastian Gomez story. He was killed by the Indonesian military in late October 1991 on the grounds of the Motael Church. A group of young resistance activists had gathered there. Sebastian was shot in the confrontation. Death is a very important part of Timorese culture. When a person dies there are a few ceremonies to commemorate the person. One of these occurs two weeks after the person’s death. I think it called the Mass of the Sweet Flowers. Two weeks after Sebastian’s death, on 12 November 100s of mostly young people had gathered to attend Mass at the Motael Church. They then walked to Santa Cruz Cemetery, where Sebastian was buried. I think the procession was also protesting the Indonesian occupation. The Indonesian troops lining the streets did not interfere. Santa Cruz is surrounded by a high wall. When mourners streamed inside the cemetery the Indonesian troops at the cemetery opened fire. When I was on a tour that included the cemetery we were told some of the troops had climbed onto the walls and were shooting from there. This story may not have made much impact in the rest of the world, however there were a few foreign journalists present, including a cameraman named Max Stahl. He filmed what he could. He then smuggled the video out and released it to world. This video really brought the brutality of the Indonesian occupation to light, which led to pressure being put onto the Indonesians. That is why the young man said the death of Sebastian Gomez was so important. Sebastian was 19 at the time of his death. He would have turned 50 this year, had he not been killed.

[@JRLMOS]

You sound British, btw which part of England? Anyway, thank you for this vlog and I hope you enjoyed your time in Timor.

[@cjeremie]

I wouldn't say it's a vegan plant based breakfast. just call it a non-meat breakfast without the fuss.

[@michaelyan]

GA8 Airvan, made in Trarlgon VIC. I was technical support of this aircraft.

[@tanr9104]

On my bucket list now Stef. Thanks for highlighting this beautiful country.😊

[@badasslifestylee]

East Timor, I am coming baby

[@AR-bh3mn]

West Timor : 😗☕ New Province proposal

[@brontewcat]

The shrines on the climb up to Cristo Rei are Stations of the Cross. It is very interesting- the explanation for each station is in Indonesian and Portuguese, but not Tetun, which is the lingua franca and with Portuguese the official language. This is because Cristo Rei was built by the Indonesians. The Indonesians strongly discouraged the use of aTetun, if not actually banning it being used for public purposes. The one place tetun could be used was in Church. This is one of the reasons the Church became a part of the resistance.

[@mjotd8670]

awesome content Stef, East Timor looks amazing !

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching, I had a great time there.

[@loveOldMen2023]

Thanks for visiting EAST Timor

[@timwithers767]

Nice video, crazy I saw my car parked there, I think I was at the movie night as well out at beachside.

[@anacletoalves7337]

Welcome to visit our Country Timor Leste 🇹🇱🇹🇱

[@hollyzh9548]

Thank you Stef let me get to know our neighbours. From Melbourne 😊

[@theworldssexiestman]

The new channel is working well. The split between the aviation videos and the travel videos has resulted in 2 good channels. Good to see an usual destination. Jerry

[@shellasmith3888]

Missing home now. Thanks for your lovely day in Timor❤ currently studying in Aussie

[@PureGlide]

Any hotel room that has a Victron MPPT controller on the wall is a good sign lol

[@brushitoff503]

How are you here too? God Damn it Tim you're everywhere ha ha! Get back to work & make some more Gliding Video's damn it!

[@Ilianawatukara]

❤timor-leste

[@AlbertXavier]

Your a Legend for visiting! I hope more people go! Viva Timor Leste

[@antoniojesus5651]

Enjoy your holiday in East Timor 🇹🇱 ❤❤

[@thejareer6429]

I work a lot of timorians here in uk. Shout out Babo, Reis and the rest of the guys.

[@FAUZANMITRACELL]

You saw the statue of Christo Rei Indonesia's leader here before

[@AR-bh3mn]

Watching this Video in West Timor Side 🇮🇩 🙂

[@bijepinto1665]

Thank for visit East-Timor❤

[@MrJohnyysmith]

Those guys running up the steps were meat eaters

[@MariaDacosta-mx1uv]

Nice country

[@andrerodriguesrodrigues8984]

"Timor-Leste is the greatest portuguese country in the world, where nobody speaks portuguese..."

[@HercioMe6671]

Thank you for traveling in my country. God blees you

[@leonizalobato7126]

Thank you for visiting my country East Timor. Hope you enjoyed your trip.

[@nataliaaapereira11]

Wow absolutely amazing. Welcome to our country sir Hope you enjoy everything here and we are glad that you have come to visit 🙂

[@grantchristensen]

Loved it Steph lovely country and people. The 12 November story was moving.

[@dhotsnetnews7601]

Love it. Nice content, I miss Timor...Greetings from the Philippines

[@sentineltimor3439]

❤

[@brontewcat]

That was a great video. The beach is actually Beachside Hotel’s and the other restaurants along that stretch of beach’s, dining room. That is where the tables are set up, under large shady trees that grow on the beach.

[@thejplane]

Ur kidding! two days of uploading! life cant get better rn, haha.

[@mitotv6376]

Nice vlog .

[@bruceharper8149]

Thank you Stef, this brought back many happy memories of our trip to Dilli a decade ago.

[@kevinphillips9408]

Really unfortunate you didn’t have much more time. I have many friends that spent a lot of time there and actually some return often.

[@paratyshow]

👍☑ A bit of Brasil just north of Australia! Tks for the visit Stef.

[@frenkyfreitas5220]

Thank you for visiting my country

[@comnixx1]

This country has a long way to go in tourism.

[@TheOHGTV]

Great content Stef I like both channels keep it up!

[@stephenfraser2521]

Thanks. What was the story behind the huge JC statue?? Obviously not Wealthy country

[@tacodias]

It as “present” from the Indonesian government to the people of Timor Lorosae! It was inaugurated by Suharto himself. This just a few years after the 91 massacre…

[@DuyKhanh-oc7br]

what a strong sense of familiar

[@sharonthompson8061]

Please!!!!!!!! Timor Leste!

[@kevinphillips9408]

Love this 🤣👏🤣👏🤣

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching Kevin.

[@spankyhunter]

i had my first experience with TUKTUK's in Cambodia & Vietnam. So eye opening. thanks for the trip around. will have to add ET to our travel list