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Dili to Atauro Island by Ferry: Timetable, Ticket Prices and Our Travel Experience

Planning to travel from Dili to Atauro Island in Timor-Leste? Find out about ferry schedules, ticket prices, journey times and boarding tips, based on our Berlin Nakroma ferry trip on 15 October 2026.

2026.10.18

East Timor

Telemor SIM Card in Timor-Leste: Prices, Data Plans and Internet Speed

Buying a Telemor SIM card in Dili, Timor-Leste? See our real costs, US$5 weekly unlimited data plan, scratch-card top-ups and mobile internet speeds in Dili and Atauro Island.

2026.10.18

East Timor

Chong Ti Hotel Dili Review: A Budget Double Room for US$30 a Night

Read our Chong Ti Hotel Dili review, including our US$30 double room, cleanliness, hot shower, Wi-Fi, friendly staff, nearby restaurants and walking access to the Atauro Island ferry terminal.

2026.10.18

East Timor

Atambua to Dili by Bus: Timor Travel, Border Crossing & Visa

Travelling from Atambua, West Timor, Indonesia, to Dili, Timor-Leste by bus? Read our experience with Timor Travel, ticket prices, booking, border formalities, the US$30 visa on arrival and journey time.

2026.10.18

East TimorIndonesia

Hotel Nusantara Dua Review, Atambua: Where to Stay Before Crossing into Timor-Leste

Read our Hotel Nusantara Dua review in Atambua, West Timor. We cover the IDR 300,000 twin room, breakfast, Wi-Fi, facilities, location and access to Timor Travel for the bus to Timor-Leste.

2026.10.17 2026.10.18

Indonesia

Kalabahi to Atapupu Ferry: Our Unexpected Arrival at Teluk Gurita

Travelling from Kalabahi, Alor, to West Timor by ferry? Read our experience, including ticket prices, departure times, onboard life and our unexpected arrival at Teluk Gurita, followed by a drive to Atambua.

2026.10.17 2026.10.18

Indonesia

How to Get from Kalabahi to Kepa Island, Alor: Angkot, Boat and Costs

Planning a trip from Kalabahi to Kepa Island in Alor, Indonesia? Find out how to take a blue angkot to Alor Kecil, arrange a boat transfer, and what to know about fares and travel times.

2026.10.16

Indonesia

Bela Mori Homestay Review: Food, Accommodation and Snorkelling on Kepa Island, Alor

Planning a snorkelling trip to Alor, Indonesia? Read my review of Bela Mori Homestay on Kepa Island, including the 2026 price, excellent home-cooked meals, shared facilities and boat trips to nearby snorkelling spots.

2026.10.13 2026.10.16

Indonesia

Snorkelling in Alor, Indonesia: Coral Reefs, Marine Life and Our Experiences

Discover snorkelling in Alor, Indonesia, with real experiences from Kepa, Ternate, Pura and beyond. Read about coral reefs, visibility, currents and marine life.

2026.10.12 2026.10.16

Indonesia

Kupang to Alor (Kalabahi) by PELNI Wilis: Our Overnight Ferry Experience

Travelling from Kupang to Alor by PELNI Wilis? Our real experience covers booking, online check-in, QR codes, Tenau Port, Economy Class, private cabins, meals and arriving in Kalabahi at night.

2026.10.04

Indonesia