Crossing The Most Unknown Land Border On Foot 🇹🇱

Timor Leste is one of the most unexplored countries in Asia and Indonesia is one of the most visited...so in this video we change countries. Now the easiest way is to fly but where is the content in that, in this video we cross the land border which has zero information about online. So we decided to head there anyway...it's time to leave Timor Leste 🇹🇱
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[@padraigocobthaigh1770]

Ben the people are so relaxed. Your man in the hotel says ," No electricity, maybe 2pm". Imagine if that was anywhere in the British Isles, they would be calling it a disaster. What a resilient, humble people.

[@BackpackerBen]

Well said mate

[@topduk]

On small islands it's typical. Some don't have a "grid" and only certain places will run a generator.

[@padraigocobthaigh1770]

@@topduk yeah I understand. It's tough going but they remain so composed and friendly through it all.

[@benleno]

@@padraigocobthaigh1770they are used to it

[@DivineVegan]

Imagine the Americans, yikes!

[@rems3000]

that massive crawfish would be worth around $200 is any regular restaurant lol. crazy, hope you enjoyed it

[@BackpackerBen]

EASILY

[@benleno]

@@BackpackerBen how much was it?

[@rewanji]

East-Timor has a lot of possibilities and space to grow responsibly - they just need to bring the right investors to the place. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip there. Cheers!👍🏻👍🏻

[@BackpackerBen]

Spot on there

[@eric000]

Specially possibilities in tourism are low hanging. Maybe also NGOs for training and development.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

A more interesting about the Timor Leste-Indonesia border is that the land border you showed at 15:01 isn't the only land border with Indonesia, as the Indonesian flag in this image is covering the Timor-Leste enclave of Oecusse-Ambeno! Why does Oecusse-Ambeno exist? Well it was the first part of Timor that the Portuguese established themselves, and is thus considered the cradle of Timor-Leste! Oecusse and Ambeno are the names of the two original kingdoms in the area, of which Ambeno existed before the colonial period. When the Dutch and Portuguese divided Timor in the 1859 Treaty of Lisbon (which also gave Atauro to the Portuguese), this left the Portuguese with Oecusse as an enclave. Atauro is different from the rest of Timor-Leste as the people there are Protestants rather than Catholics! They were evangelized by a Dutch Calvinist mission from Alor in the early 20th century. Throughout its history, Atauro was used as a prison, both by the Portuguese and by the Indonesian government to imprison East Timorese guerrillas in the 1980s when Indonesia was in control. The landscape of the island is a result of the erosion of uplifted, originally submarine, volcanos from the Neogene period creating narrow, dissected ridges and steep slopes! And a neat fact about its wildlife is that a conservation group in 2016 found more species of reef fish per site in the waters surrounding the island than anywhere else in the world!

[@BackpackerBen]

There ya go people

[@DjowZDjowZ-de8xd]

Great tnx

[@cristovaosoarespereira5476]

Love You… As a Timorese People I really want proud of You🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Dawn5048Batchelor]

Dude your so close to Asstralia, it wood be rude not to pop in and have a look.😖😁

[@BackpackerBen]

I used to live there for a year 👀

[@jimbanda]

With a $20 per night budget?? 😅

[@BackpackerBen]

No…$60 😆 scam prices there

[@Dawn5048Batchelor]

@@BackpackerBen things are bad in Australia 50 dollars buys nothing in the supermarket. Plus utilities and taxes are at an all time high. It seems like the one's at the top will only be content when no one has a bank balance any more.

[@Tony-tourette]

I did 3 months there back in 2017 and ended up working on a ford falcon xb ( mad max car ) loved it but yes it’s expensive but a once in a lifetime trip ❤

[@pamelacrawford4105]

Was a nice island and they were so hospitable. Sorry you guys had a terrible night. Hope you have a good time in Indonesia. 😊😊😊

[@BackpackerBen]

Many thanks!

[@ChrisorzMC]

That lobster catch was insane, doesn't get any fresher!!

[@BackpackerBen]

Was a beauty!

[@TomasHenriques-iy9bb]

Thanks a lot for visiting our country 🇹🇱❤️ we are many Timorese people working in Uk for long time I been work here in uk more then 10 years now but many times people asked me where I am from I said Timor Leste they did not know only people who work together know my country most of the people still don’t know Timor Leste 🇹🇱 is so very proud of you mate hopefully from your video many people will know then people can visit more our country 🇹🇱🙌🤝🤛 TC

[@AbiManyu-mv3ly]

22 years after separating from Indonesia, East Timor is on the list of the poorest countries in the world (World Bank 2023). What is happening currently in Timor Leste. 1. Most of the necessities of life are still imported from Indonesia. 2. Natural oil resources are increasingly depleting. 3. Low quality of human resources. This results in this country being unattractive for investors and far behind other countries in the ASEAN region

[@heathermartin8932]

Has Cat been shaving your eyebrows whilst you were asleep? 😅

[@mikea.1586]

WOW! Timor Leste still is kinda rough.... I bet it's such a contrast between Indonesia and Timor Leste. I'm envious of your adventure and hope to do this someday!

[@BackpackerBen]

Big difference! We are in Indonesia an hour away now and it’s completely different

[@e14ph]

That's why the Indonesian half of the island doesn't want to reunite with TL, economics simply enough the reason why.

[@harukrentz435]

@@e14ph they are different group of people tho, just because they look similar doesnt mean they are same people, they have their own language, culture to TL's.

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

​@@harukrentz435nah, the border is only established by dutch and portuguese in 19th century. they speak the same lsnguage only different dialect.

[@stanthehandyman3719]

Is everyone in that country Deaf??? The music is always blaring loud...

[@49_hafidhdwiwaskitho84]

Hay bro Ada bus perjalanan langsung dari Dilli ke kupang menggunakan bus yang layak dan bagus Tapi,kamu malah menggunakan sebuah minibus yang sesak dan berisik😂😂 Kami telah memberikan fasilitas yang lumayan tapi anda sendiri yang memilih kendaraan berisik itu😂 Ini karena kesalahan kamu sendiri yang kurang informasi

[@Jaime00008]

You crashed a random wedding in flip flops lol 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

Only in Timor Leste 👊🏼🇹🇱

[@JoeFresh95]

We need more of Kat! Y’all chemistry is so cute!

[@BackpackerBen]

that is it from Timor Leste, what do you think of the place then? would you go? let me know... also do tell me where you wish to see me next I am now in Indonesia making plans. Thank you for watching! 🚀

[@Lionking1190]

Might think about going Timor leste in the future now 😎

[@BackpackerBen]

do it

[@will_274]

Any of the Pacific Islands is a good trip. Not cheap like Asia, but worth it.

[@thecoin5394]

​​@@BackpackerBenWelcome (Selamat Datang) to Indonesia Ben .. I hope you will enjoy your days in the East Nusa Tenggara Province of Indonesia!

[@ghulamdh]

Sumba would be great, not as hardcore as TL but definitely worth to try

[@HeyDDantas]

You're a nice guy, she's a nice girl. What a beautiful love

[@BrixtonTone]

Don't envy your bus journey from Dili to Kupang, but would have liked to have seen a bit of the scenery along the way. Ben , can you include a bit more info on the accommodations you stay at on your travels, location cost etc. I like to go walk about via google maps on the areas you've stayed in

[@BackpackerBen]

Was literally a long road mate and it didn’t stop 💀💀💀💀was starving! Yes hotel in next video 🫡

[@eksantra502]

Ben do you know there's MotoGP's circuit in indonesia called Mandalika? Hope you visit that place because it's not far from Bali

[@HalaTimor]

Bro im from east timor live in small town in chester, many Timorese live in UK as they have Portuguese citizenship..hope oneday you comeback to Timor Leste and you can stay in my place and I will host you and Cat😀😀😀 if you in north west maybe we can catch up and join Timorese party oneday..I cannot believe you visited Timor Leste because I have been watching you ages when you visited afghanistan looks crazy but you made, on July this year I was in Timor Leste and visit Jaco island unfortunately you and cat did not manage to reach Jaco island in Timor Leste,.I was so impressed with that island even Im a local..

[@eksantra502]

Ben for now many Douyin (Chinese Influencers) go to Mt. Bromo in Indonesia, if you're lucky enough you can meet them

[@manisteerocks7092]

HHAAAAA..i just died laughing...had to hit the pause button...m8t?..a wrinkled proper shirt is better at a wedding than most of your others, so no worries..lol!

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Good to see new things in fellow south East Sea country

[@deborahs.9389]

Guys your so brave sailing the high seas!!enjoy island hopping in the southern Indian Ocean!!!⛵️

[@noelhanna6432]

Weren't you afraid of meeting a salt water crocodile?

[@MadDogAdventures]

I'll be crossing that border, on my motorbike, in a few months, I hope. In Raxaul, India, today, about to cross into Nepal

[@defensote]

Thanks for visiting my country

[@DMfan1994]

Ben, you said it briefly, but you really should've taken the chance to go snorkelling at Atauro island! It's one of the best places in the world to see some incredible reefs and marine life, and the pristine clear water makes for perfect viewing. I was there last year for two days of snorkelling and I wish I could've been there for an extra two for more dive sites and hiking the mountain on the south side of the island. That said, staying at a homestay and going to as Timorese wedding is something I haven't tried. Always great to see videos of people exploring out-of-the-way places that no one visits, compared to the thousands of Bali travel vlogs out there, looking forward to seeing the lesser-known side of Indonesia!

[@BackpackerBen]

Yes mate we had a snorkel was very good!! No diving though we will do that in Komodo soon

[@soupsandwich1]

Kat is always, always smiling. It's so lovely and refreshing!

[@redbullvodka5696]

A proper backpackers holiday woohooo 👍💪 Going spearfishing, what happened to the saltwater crocs? 😂

[@BackpackerBen]

I scared them off. Got bad stomach issues here

[@donwan7817]

​@@BackpackerBenYou always got stomach issues mate 😂

[@redbullvodka5696]

@@BackpackerBen 😂😂😂👍👍

[@AlwaysHavingFaith]

11:41 had to come back to watch this 😂😂😂😂

[@Connie_From_AZ]

Ben, HELLO from Phoenix Arizona 🌵 USA 🇺🇸 Another great video ☺️ dud you ever start process of coming to the states? I remember you mentioning it before and troubles with your previous stamps on your passport from "enemy line" countries may prolonge your application 🤷🏻‍♀️ Obviously I'm in Arizona I'm going to say the Grand Canyon in northern AZ, but for an interesting place to visit I'd choose New Orleans, and NYC because I've never even been to these two states 😊 the Appalachian mountain folks are interesting but we may never see you again young man 😂 stay safe and see you on the next episode.

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

Hello. I'm a new sub. I am binge watching your videos. I'm loving it. You are better off without brother Bald tbh.. 😁 And Catarina is a fantastic sidekick. Sweet, never complains about a thing and she has a way more beautiful smile than Bald. She's adorable. The people of Timor Leste seem so sweet. So civilized in their ways. I know Timor Leste as Oost-Timor (East-Timor). That's how we call it in Dutch. And i knew about the brutal History with Indonesia. And since Indonesia was a Dutch colony, West Timor used to be Dutch-Timor. It's a whole thing. Man, the people are sweet.

[@DenLYH]

More Kat in bikini please

[@mariolopez-oi2td]

You go to the maddest places! Both you and kat have some real grit to face it all with a smile. well impressed

[@AbiManyu-mv3ly]

22 years after separating from Indonesia, East Timor is on the list of the poorest countries in the world (World Bank 2023). What is happening currently in Timor Leste. 1. Most of the necessities of life are still imported from Indonesia. 2. Natural oil resources are increasingly depleting. 3. Low quality of human resources. This results in this country being unattractive for investors and far behind other countries in the ASEAN region

[@AbiManyu-mv3ly]

22 years after separating from Indonesia, East Timor is on the list of the poorest countries in the world (World Bank 2023). What is happening currently in Timor Leste. 1. Most of the necessities of life are still imported from Indonesia. 2. Natural oil resources are increasingly depleting. 3. Low quality of human resources. This results in this country being unattractive for investors and far behind other countries in the ASEAN region

[@kenken93941]

Thank you very much for you and your wife for visiting my country thank you very much brother BEEN And I also live in your country in Nottingham thnks brother

[@gagamba9198]

No bus-style music on the ferry??? Gutted.

[@BackpackerBen]

🤣🤣

[@drainmudvayne27]

how awesome was that getting invited to a wedding just after arriving at your hotelroom on a island... couldn't of picked a better day to visit. cheers from australia.

[@BackpackerBen]

Spot on! Was sweating though! Over an hour no idea what was happening

[@LyixSuegar]

Don't forget to visiting 🇮🇩 ( Moluccas ) Maluku and Ambon Maybe there's something interesting experience Ben.!

[@trancazia]

Well BuTTer My ArSe ha ha ha ha you crack me up mate, were the seats on the bus that hard!!!! Man that Lobster looked propper Lush. Indonesia Has been on my radar for a while now so will be watching with interest, thanks for sharing Bro : @ )

[@BackpackerBen]

Cheers mate ;)

[@BackpackerBen]

Yes hard seats!!

[@KimB10M]

That was an impressive number of times Ben said "Timor Leste".😃

[@IErfanCN]

P

[@quackersna]

Way better than a hotel experience any day. Thanks for sharing this part of your journey.

[@kieranhudson4938]

Have done my fair share of traveling for over a year on multiple occasions, these last handful of videos look like they have been a nightmare with very little sleep with most of it spent on public transport and wondering how to get from one place to the next, not much relaxing lol, don't burn yourself out too quick for the content bro

[@deftuncut]

I feel like the boat ride is much smoother than the land journey. 😅

[@justinoboyle5767]

Thanks for taking us on tours of places I previously knew nothing about. Love your vids. Cheers from NYC

[@dave_dhannoo]

Signing off with "butter my arse", classic Partridge 😂

[@bearfamily269]

3 episodes and you're still pronouncing Timor Leste wrong!

[@KjayCarving]

I love the sound of the Mic underwater haha the spear fishing looked so fun

[@BackpackerBen]

Hard work that

[@ramdayaldebbarma3087]

It would be good to tell you how the people of this country eat and drink. Do they eat fish and rice like our Indian people?

[@SilverfoxJB]

Do you make Kat stand in a hole, while you stand on a chair or is she really only 3'6" tall?

[@BackpackerBen]

She’s 5 foot just i believe

[@Slykkpkins]

Always a mysterious adventure Bengamin, who to do it better wirh a fellow trooper Katt. You both bring good vibes to your vlogs. Always look forward.

[@BackpackerBen]

Appreciate it mate!!!

[@godiskungen27]

Awesome ppl host ❤❤

[@DW-nb2zc]

Amazing host Accomodations leave something to be desired

[@stefan1924]

I thought the lady was funny speaking Portugese to people there just like that. Had no idea that's actually their language.

[@BackpackerBen]

Yeahhhh see the other vids lol

[@WiggyWigmoreUK]

Yet another amazing adventure! To be invited to the wedding and go fishing looked incredible! Thanks again for sharing Ben!

[@augustoamaralsoares4229]

Welcome to my country east Timor ..❤️🥰🤝..?!

[@akabill79]

We need more Cat ❤ she is lovely 😊 New channel Ben and Catarina !

[@courtneypeugh6589]

I agree

[@pedr0s1]

Are these 2 together or not? I'm so confused

[@alexfetterhoff2147]

I'd try and merry her. She's so cute

[@jimbanda]

Ear plugs!! Must be the easiest things to pack, lol , i cant be without them, rarely have to use them but!!! . 😅

[@BackpackerBen]

I ain’t wearing no ear plug 🔌

[@jimbanda]

@@BackpackerBen on your ears be it...... 😂

[@fnuppyfnup]

they love their loud music in TL :D:D:D

[@davidcunningham2074]

what a pity about the noise because their host was so wonderful.

[@Mrgunsngear]

👀

[@dougieranger]

It’s a beautiful country for sure. I’m keen to see where you guys turn up next. 👍🏼

[@smthk-sthlm]

Another legendary update from your travels! Loved the gatecrashed wedding and free meal! Thumbnail king 🤘🏼

[@BackpackerBen]

Legend!

[@Dave-good36]

Every vid i watch you never get any sleep.

[@bepepoto5424]

Where is vlog about Kupang bro??

[@will_274]

What an amazing adventure. It pays to get off the beaten track.

[@amoghavarshanripatunga]

Timor Leste - incrediblly beautiful country, super sweet people, atrocious music!!!😅

[@Lionking1190]

Correct 😂😂

[@mrmojorising4877]

Wheres Mr bald at he hasn't made a video in 2 months is he ok

[@LawanaWita]

Maybe it's the last ever visited TL for him

[@bentipton1826]

So we only get 2 seconds of beautiful Miss Kat in a bikini 👙 booooo lol ✌❤

[@mitotv6376]

Come back to Timor 🇹🇱 in next 10 yrs,, Hopefully it has more Hotels options and good roads infrastructure

[@BackpackerBen]

Sure will mate! 🫡

[@exiownage]

I think some drone shots would add a lot to the videos

[@pavettto]

Good stuff as always!

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks again!

[@SoloCholo1k]

Why's Kat Hiding Dem YAMS Under The Blue Jean Shorts ? Smh Illegal Illegal

[@howardcollins6748]

Incredible video regards Howard from Cyprus 🎉🎉

[@BackpackerBen]

Thanks mate!

[@Ajeman845]

That's Awesome. Thanks For Sharing > Indonesian Canadian Citizen. Toronto, Canada

[@bryansproules1577]

Hi I'm from Darwin Australia I've been to both dill and kupang.did you have to pay $30 us for visa

[@clifforddang5947]

Portuguese is my favorite language, it sounds so eloquent and beautiful. Kat is such a great travel companion, she’s always so positive!

[@martocoelho4039]

Obrigado amigo 🤜🤛🇵🇹From Portugal

[@ArcAudios77]

Ben, you needed 'Flippers' on your Feet to get anywhere near the standard of the Spear Fishermen. You tried it without, made me laugh. Best wishes for you & the 'Good Lady' close by are sent from Western Scotland.

[@tjjoseph333]

Cat Rocks!

[@redshorse]

Excellent !

[@ianwalsh-b6p]

jesus thats the last thing you need while sleeping a great big bloody rat how did you get rid of it or did it flee when light came on?

[@BackpackerBen]

Phone light 💡 scared it

[@sameeradesilva7972]

Wow wonderful surprise video Good one Ben are u coming to sri lanka 🇱🇰 will meet up I am looking all videos bro ❤

[@scottgordon1781]

Awesome wedding :-) Dude , for diving you need fins ! Nice try though :-)

[@icysurfer1]

How cool. Things like the wedding are super special. Now, people will know your faces, and all wlll be chill.

[@kabarangayofficial1414]

Thanks for the free tour ben.i hope you visit camiguin island in the Philippines soon.

[@victoriaaletaaustria2817]

So many conditions constraints, you're tenacious. Though not for me, back concerns.

[@akbarpranataW]

Welcome to hello mister country, i hope you make some content here ,indonesia friendliest country and member of G20 😂

[@Mahakasmieslapsi]

u are a cute couple

[@Billy_Hollywood]

You guys did great, thanks for the Video mate!

[@BackpackerBen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janet33465]

I liked this adventure some laughs along the way too, love the two of you together. Let’s go next adventure …. Yes please!! 😊

[@bennygoins]

Cat is absolutely beautiful what are lucky guy to have a girlfriend like her some guys have all the luck.

[@steven9541]

I love how you guys still pretend to sleep in separate beds 😮😂. Great video

[@nikkimclay5474]

Excellent Ben, come to New Zealand mate ! We need consoling after our rugby loss 🤣

[@jamesthomasparker]

You should go to Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 heard it’s one of the most dangerous countries in the world 😅