It happens but once a year, and with a strike of luck, I was on Atauro Island for the annual Betelnut Festival. Thirteen people piled into a van to bump and bounce our way to the top of the island where the festival would begin. Two hours later we had finally arrived, 3,000ft above sea … Continue reading Betelnut Festival
Month: July 2015
Fishing Boat to Atauro Island
It was 8am, and the sun was lazily illuminating the surface of the glassy water at the Dili Port when we arrived to catch a local fishing boat from the mainland to Atauro Island, Timor-Leste. With baggage in tow, we had walked to the Port from East Timor Backpackers, which took approximately 20 minutes. All … Continue reading Fishing Boat to Atauro Island
Timor-Leste Fact File
When I began looking for information about my trip to the 18th least visited country in the world, Timor-Leste, I was surprised at how little information I could find. After having visited and seen for myself, I have put together a fact file to help you on your travels to this remote, beautiful and full … Continue reading Timor-Leste Fact File
The ‘Pilot’ Episode
Before we head off on our great adventures, we will learn a little bit about the machine that makes our adventures possible, and hear about some of the earliest aviation pioneers. Join The Travelling Cheetah as she interviews Glenn of Thompson Aero Engineering to learn about the history of aviation; gets the adrenaline pumping with … Continue reading The ‘Pilot’ Episode
Aerobatics Over The Valley
The smell of avgas subtly cut through the fresh air and the buzz of the engine broke through the flying helmet. Adrenaline was pumping as we taxied along the runway, and up, up we went. Over the airport, over the nearby town, over the lush emerald paddocks of the surrounding valley. Hair whipped my face … Continue reading Aerobatics Over The Valley
Meet The Family
Caitlin Caitlin was born and raised in Gisborne, New Zealand. At age 18, Caitlin relocated to Victoria, Australia and studied for her Tourism and TEFL qualifications, whilst working in the hospitality industry to raise funds for a three month adventure to Southern Africa. At 19, she jumped on a plane to Africa and never looked … Continue reading Meet The Family
The Travelling Cheetah 