307-Hiking in Timor-Leste

Show notes

Ask just about any hiker to name an overseas hiking destination and Timor-Leste is unlikely to be in their list. In fact, most people would probably struggle to locate Timor-Leste on the world map. In this week’s episode we catch up with hiker Jonty Crane to find out what’s so special about hiking in Timor-Leste and to find out what we have been missing out on.

Podcast overview

Podcast Overview

  • Podcast introduction
    • Episode introduction (time index 0:01:28)
    • Introduction to Jonte (time index 0:02:01)
      • Your general background
      • An overview of your hiking resume
    • Now let’s talk about the hiking in Timor-Leste. How did you end up there? (time index 0:06:22)
    • Paint us a picture of Timor-Leste as a country, the culture and the environment. (time index 0:09:40)
    • Now let’s talk about the hiking in Timor-Leste. What are the hiking options? (time index 0:15:42)
      • What are the types of hikes?
      • Are they marked trails?
        • Local transport trails only, no signage?
    • What’s the internet and phone signal like? (time index 0:20:28)
    • What are the range of hikes? (time index 0:23:26)
      • Hills, plains, jungles?
      • What ‘s the climate like in Timor-Leste?
        • Temperatures
    • What are your top hikes and why? (time index 0:30:52)
      • Tasi tolu Lake (means three lakes)
      • Mount Ramelua Summit (Foho Tatamailau) Walk
        • Timor-Leste’s highest Peak
      • Tapo to Atsabe
        • Guided multiday walk – 4 days
    • Are the people friendly and welcoming? (time index 0:47:44)
    • Regarding gear, do hikers need to bring anything special with them? (time index 0:49:27)
      • Can they pick up gear on the island if they need to?
  • One final question 
    • What’s your next great hiking adventure? (time index 0:50:25)
      • Indian Himalayas – Sky Trail
  • Gill and Tim final thoughts (time index 00:51:48)
  • Close (time index 0:57:44)

Jonty Crane, the face behind the voice (image: Jonty Crane)

Mount Abendudatoi (image: Jonty Crane)

Bobonaro (image: Jonty Crane)

D Atsabe (image: Jonty Crane)

Hills behind Dili (image: Jonty Crane)

Mount Ramelau views (image: Jonty Crane)

Back Beach behind Cristo Rei (image: Jonty Crane)

Tasi Tolu, Dili (image: Jonty Crane)

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