It would be fair to say that the last few weeks in Timor have revolved around 2 main topics: cars and food. For a start you really need to understand the driving in Dili. (Insert song 'She Drives Me Crazy' - The Fine Young Cannibals) Due to the kindness of new friends we have been loaned an enormous 20 year old Pajero while we continue the search for our own wheels. I am sure this car has lived to tell many a frightening tale, and the first time I turned the e...

In searching for a song to describe how I am feeling at the moment, I need look no further than the theme from that timeless Disney classic Aladdin: "A whole new world…!" So let's flash back to a week ago… After months of planning, stressing, packing and dreaming there I was; Air North Flight TL 512's fasten seatbelt sign was on and we were preparing for landing. I noted necks craning around the plane looking out the window, which signalled to me that we...