Dili is a short distance from Australia but feels like world away.
It is the national carrier's first international route using Embraer E190 aircraft and also its shortest international route.
East Timor aims to become a quiet rival to Bali for Australian tourists - without the drunken partying and over-development. Lucy Rickard visits.
Sam Vincent joins a roof-load of bus riders on a journey to Jesus.
Jo Kennett buckles up for air adventures from Elcho Island to East Timor.