Atauro - Checking out the world's best reefs on this island a short trip from Dili.

Mt Ramelau - Climbing to the peak of Timor-Leste's highest mountain at dawn to watch the sun rise over the clouds.

Jaco Island - Enjoying a day lazing about on the powder-white sands, with dazzling snorkelling just offshore.

Balibo - Making the pilgrimage to the place where five Australian-based journalists were killed in 1975, and staying in the Balibó Fort Hotel opposite.

Maubisse - Enjoying the accommodation and food of this misty mountain town.

Loi Hunu - Relaxing in a riverside bungalow, climbing to see former guerilla hideouts and trekking up Mundo Perdido ('Lost World').

Source by  Lonely Planet