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Post Report of the Day

Dili, East Timor

What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?

Go out east and see caves that are decorated from 50,000 years ago, go see the Crocs, dive, take weekend trips to Bali and Australia.

What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?

QSI Dili and Dili International School (aus calendar) are the two main ones. Families seem fine with them, with DIS gaining in popularity. Lots of little kids but only a few high schoolers so the...