Hi Pete! Really like your blog, especially on the "real adventure" in Baucau. ;)
I live in Dili, planning to go to Maubisse for first time for christmas. Do you remember how the roads were from Dili to Maubisse? i.e. do I need a 4WD to get there? Everyone I ask here gives different answers haha locals (or long-time expats) have very different standards....
Hi Pete! Really like your blog, especially on the "real adventure" in Baucau. ;)
I live in Dili, planning to go to Maubisse for first time for christmas. Do you remember how the roads were from Dili to Maubisse? i.e. do I need a 4WD to get there? Everyone I ask here gives different answers haha locals (or long-time expats) have very different standards....
The road from Dili to Maubisse was actually much better than to Baucau. it was mostly paved and the higher altitude cooled down the weather making the trip on one of their open air pick up truck a little more bearable haha. You do not need a 4wd to get to Maubisse.
From what I remember, there were around 10 - 15% unpaved road (just straight forward gravel road) and you should be able to drive there without a 4wd car. :)
Hi Pete! Really like your blog, especially on the "real adventure" in Baucau. ;)
I live in Dili, planning to go to Maubisse for first time for christmas. Do you remember how the roads were from Dili to Maubisse? i.e. do I need a 4WD to get there? Everyone I ask here gives different answers haha locals (or long-time expats) have very different standards....
The road from Dili to Maubisse was actually much better than to Baucau. it was mostly paved and the higher altitude cooled down the weather making the trip on one of their open air pick up truck a little more bearable haha. You do not need a 4wd to get to Maubisse.
From what I remember, there were around 10 - 15% unpaved road (just straight forward gravel road) and you should be able to drive there without a 4wd car. :)