Timor-Leste offers a visa on arrival for citizens of most nations, including US citizens, and I was immediately introduced to warm Timorese hospitality… and to the island’s poor technological infrastructure.
That line moved slowly and as I was waiting, I engaged in a lovely conversation with a member of ground staff…he was so friendly and kind that I asked if we could take a picture together, which he warmly obliged.
He was shocked I was only staying for one night and said, “Rich, rich, rich man!” when I said I was on a quest to visit every country in the world. If only…
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
