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There’ s a suggestion that every Timorese is filled with happiness, displayed by the largest of smiles, you’ ll soon discover why as you leave Dili with more than just a smile, planning your return as soon as possible.
Traverse was invited to Timor-Leste by Dili Dirt to highlight this little nation and its tourism opportunities. What we discovered was something much greater than mere tourism, Timor-Leste left an indelible mark that will see us return to discover much more.
Dili Dirt is a startup project that provides opportunities to local people through initiatives that support development through tourism projects and adventure riding into remote regions. This trip was supported by the Australian Government through Market Development Facility( MDF), a program to facilitate sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in the partner countries.
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