1Likes
-
1
Post By Vaness & Romain
|
18 Jul 2010
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: on the road
Posts: 37
|
|
Timor L'Este, Dili, Accomodation
we luckily found a super place to stayu in Dili after been hassled at East Timor Backpackers:
fully equipped private apartment in local environment (many pigs, chicken, ducks and cats). the place is someting between a local village, a chaotic truck-workshop and a beautiful plant-nursery.
Ms. Dos Reis Horta, Marscarenhas Vera Cruz (thats the streetname), thats close to the UN-head, 1km from DHL
15USD for as many people as u like.
the family is super welcoming and its perfect for working on bikes as well.
GPS
8.33'45.11" S
125.34'21.12" N
__________________
|
19 Jul 2010
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Whangarei, NZ
Posts: 2,214
|
|
Excellent, thanks for posting that. I wish we could have stayed there. Spent far too much money on hotels!
|
19 Jul 2010
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Whangarei, NZ
Posts: 2,214
|
|
I had a bit of trouble using your strangely formatted coordinates. Is this the correct location?
|
21 Jul 2010
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: on the road
Posts: 37
|
|
Almost!
you drive from your point maybe 100 m to south same road, then its exactly on the corner on your right hand. theres no signs, across the road are 2 "supermarkets".
try google earth!
cheers!
__________________
|
21 Jul 2010
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Whangarei, NZ
Posts: 2,214
|
|
Sorry, both GE and MapSource barf at the format of the coords you have given. There are two decimal points in there and I can't make sense of it. Can you please give us the coords in decimal format, i.e. S8.3xxx E125.xxxx. Also, N should be E.
Many thanks,
Peter.
|
23 Jul 2010
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: on the road
Posts: 37
|
|
S 13.22.136
E 103.50.601
try this
__________________
|
23 Jul 2010
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Whangarei, NZ
Posts: 2,214
|
|
TWO decimal points? Where do you get these coords from? MapSource and Google Maps don't understand them.
How about this: -8.56414, 125.57222?
|
23 Jul 2010
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: on the road
Posts: 37
|
|
i have the info from google earth!
the last coordinates are pretty good, just drive 100 m more south then its exactly on the corner opposite the shops. on google earth you can see some houses around a courtyard, thats the place.
__________________
|
24 Jul 2010
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Whangarei, NZ
Posts: 2,214
|
|
OK, how about this one:
-8.565151
125.572333
Is the name of the big road Marscarenhas Vera Cruz? I think on my map it's called something else, but then streets mostly seem to have been renamed at least once since the Portuguese left...
|
22 Sep 2010
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: on the road
Posts: 37
|
|
u got it almost! drive this road 100 m to the west. exactly on the corner u will find the family!
there is nothing like sign "guesthouse" ...
__________________
|
1 Jun 2013
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London
Posts: 8
|
|
We found this place
So this has changed a bit because now there is a clinic on the front. But it is right in the curve and there is a sign for the clinic.
Bad news was: we went there to find the family and now they don not rent places anymore, they do only long term rent.
Good news: there is a nice family in the same place that have a flat with kitchen available. It's still 15$/night and this iss a perfect place to wash the bikes.
Very good news: there is also a portuguese bakery there, fresh good bread available in the morning!
Nilton is the guy that hosted us: niltonaniceto@gmail.com/ nilton.aniceto@dai.com
Ps: John, hope you'll read this, we lost your email adress!
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|