virgoboy
Indonesian expat in the Timor-Leste
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36
About me
Indonesian
Lives in Dili
Speaks English
Registration: 03 July 2011
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New members of the Papua New Guinea forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Papua New Guinea forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
Hi all, I just moved in to Port Moresby by the beginning of June. I am hoping I can stay here for the next 2 or 3 years. I am happy to join this forum, and I would like to hear from you about your experience in Port Moresby or PNG in general. Read More
East Timor's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in the East Timor? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What ...
Hi there, I know for sure Dili is the most expensive city in Timor Leste, compared to the others. Read More
Are you happy in the East Timor? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in the East Timor? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before ...
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in the East Timor? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ... Read More
Pets in the East Timor by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in the East Timor have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in the East Timor? What about pet adoption procedures ...
Hello Priscilla, I don't really have four-legged friends in Timor Leste (formerly known as East Timor.) From what I heard, it was not so easy to import pets to Timor Leste. I know someone who brought his dogs and cats to Dili, Timor Leste, and ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in the East Timor by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in the East Timor is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, ...
Hi there, In my observations, the kind of business or industry that is likely to succeed in Dili, the capital city of Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor) is property. If you could manage to secure a parcel of land and build apartment on that ... Read More
Jobs in east timor and cost of living by ODAN
Dear all, What are the job scene in east timor? Is it easy to find jobs? If so what are the top hiring sectors. What is cost of living and rentals for 1 bedroom appartment on normal location? Is english widely spoken? Looking forward
Hi there, Honestly, I would not say that it would be easy to find jobs in Dili, Timor-Leste. Then again, it is like any other country for the time being. Having said that, there are still few jobs available around. For example, working as an ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in the East Timor by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in the East Timor can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in the East ...
Hi Priscilla, Thanks for initiating this interesting topic. I think you are very right, in saying that living abroad can generate lots of clichés and misconceptions in the eyes of the people. It is very true for East Timor (now it is called ... Read More
Customer care in the East Timor by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in the East ...
Hello, Generally speaking, my customer service experiences in Dili, the capital city of Timor-Leste; are acceptable, although I cannot say really great. When I enter a store sometimes I do feel welcome, while sometimes I don't. I also notice ... Read More
Expand your social circle in the East Timor by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to the East Timor means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one ...
Hi, I have been living here in Dili, Timor-Leste for two years now. I made new friends through my church, my embassy. Some people make friends when they go to sports events (cycling) or places for hang-outs (like bars, etc.) To meet with locals ... Read More
want to know about there Environment for business and job by fida_zhb
Hi, My name is Fida, and i got a small business in London, and i want to start business in Timor least, Dili. Plz let me know about there Environment for business and job etc. i will be there with in few days. Waiting for your kind response. Fida
Hi Fida, Today, I just saw your posting that you entered in on 20 May. Have you had a chance to visit Dili, Timor-Leste between May and now? In my opinion, your business will do well in Timor Leste, because those things you mentioned (such as ... Read More
Driving in the East Timor by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the East Timor? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
When you drive you must be extra careful, particularly you must watch out for the bikers. Most of the times, they don't pay attention to the way they ride their motorcycles or the road. They don't seem to care about traffic rules either. Read More
Things to do in the East Timor during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in the East Timor? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in the East ...
Your're welcome. I hope it will work out for you. Just let me know if you ever need a partner to play tennis with. Although I am not a very good tennis player, but I can play. :cool: Read More
Things to do in the East Timor during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in the East Timor? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in the East ...
Hi, welcome to Dili. You can play tennis at UNTL (Universidade Nacionál Timor Lorosa'e or National University of Timor Leste) on Rua Jacinto Cândido, Díli. The costs are $ 4 for the court and $ 2 for ball boys. If you want to ... Read More
Dentistry in East Timor by cujo
Hello there. I am wondering what is the situation with Dental services in Timor Leste. Are there any private dentists in Town ? Where do expats go to for dentistry? I am a practicing dentist in Darwin and was keen on exploring options of setting up ...
Hello Cujo, I really don't know what the expat population is in Dili at the moment. If I may guess, I would estimate roughly between 3,000 to 7,000, but it was just a wild guess. (In this case, I could be totally wrong. So, don't hold me ... Read More
Things to do in the East Timor during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in the East Timor? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in the East ...
Hello, In Dili, I usually go to the beach (white sand) or go swimming at hotels. Sometimes, I play tennis or go to watch a movie. Honestly, there is not much that you can do here. However, if you look for a quiet and secluded place to enjoy your ... Read More