16:10 From Wikipedia about Cristo Rei of Dili The statue was designed and its construction supervised by Mochamad Syailillah, who is better known as "Bolil". It was officially unveiled by President Suharto of Indonesia in 1996 as a gift from the Indonesian government to the people of Timor Timur, the then-Indonesian province.
You sure found a sweetheart there in Katarina , she’s awesome 👏!!! Good work Benny Boy !!! ❤ good videos also, thanks for taking us along for the ride!!! Much appreciated 😊
I wanted visit here this past summer while making a three week fishing trip through SE Asia. I was in Bali and when I looked at flights to Timor-Leste they were all around $3000 no matter when or how I flew. My flight from the US to Thailand was half of that. I'd still love to visit at some point, but it needs to be cheaper to get to.
I really enjoyed the video. I like your 'Englishman out of his depth' style of video and I adore the dynamic between you and Kat. I suspect that her enthusiasm is infectious and lets you enjoy your travels in a different more fulfilling way. It's hard not to enjoy things when you share them with a cutie with a sunshine smile. More please.
This is awesome mate! As an Aussie, we've heard a lot about Timor Leste over the years. The Australian military has had a lot of involvement. Never would have thought to visit... but I'm so glad you and Kat did. Well done mate!
Ben the flat tyre provided you with a nice encounter with the locals. It was great to see how helpful and friendly they were. Kat is proving invaluable with the language even though the locals speak a good bit of english. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure.
16:21 From Alchetron about Cristo Rei of Dili The idea of raising the Cristo Rei statue was proposed by the East Timor governor José Abilio Osorio Soares to President Suharto. It was intended as a present for the 20th anniversary of East Timor's integration into Indonesia.
Watching this video gives me goosebumps and joyful tears, after seeing you and Kat driving along some of the spots I used to grow up on. It’s been 11 years since I left the country to settle in UK. A lot has changed in those years. Makes me miss home. But love the video and cannot wait for the videos from Jaco.
I love watching videos when Kat is with you. You are both such friendly people. Enjoy your travels. This one hasnt half put me in the mood for a holiday though. Think ill get the old skyscanner up and get something booked. Have a nice time guys
Glad you've gone to a place most folk don't know about. The locals seem lovely. Looking forward to the rest of your travels with Kat through this country.
Probably a wimpy tool kit on the bike . If you have a blowout , use the screw driver and pry the tire off the rim on one side and stuff with grass . Put the tire back on the rim. Then drive slowly to where you have to go .
As a Portuguese, Timor is the most mysterious country for me. We learned about it briefly in school when talking about the portuguese maritime exploration, and I remember as a kid the solidarity with the people of Timor when they were occupied by Indonesia in the 90s. For better or worse, our two countries are connected, wish to visit it someday but it might just be a dream, your video gave me a glimpse of what it is.
Very few people speak it. During Indonesian occupation they were all educated in Bahasa Indonesian. Now they're proud of their own language and English was growing because of all the UN workers and soldiers that were there during and after getting independence. I met a Brazilian once who complained that students from there get scholarships becuas ethey're in the CPLP, but then they turn up and can't speak a word of Portuguese.
@@BackpackerBenReasons why Indonesia invaded Timor Leste. because the pro-capitalist dictator of Indonesia at that time, Suharto, was given permission by the United States to prevent the communist party from coming to power in timur leste . Suharto killed 10,000 communists without trial. Many Indonesians did not know about the invasion or even what was happening at that time. the people were only informed of the invasion after the invasion was over. (all media was controlled by the government at that time)
I have never heard of that country, and it looks like paradise. I think it's wonderful that they speak Portuguese (thank God for Kat), and the locals seem like legends. Good luck, and take the best of care for both of you.
Greetings from Oslo, Norway. My wife and I are going to Dili from 12 to 16 January. I realy look forward to it. We will probably rent a bike for a day or two to get around, also outside of Dili. I hope it will be a nice experiense. looking forward to mor TL videos
Yeah,they had some hard times with these guys called the "Aitarak" there were some massacres over there,I still remember hearing about this in the news,when I was a kid!! It was when Xanana Gusmão became famous!!
What do you mean "Emancipation from Indonesia"? Invading Timor? hahaha we prevented Communism which you westerners really hate, and even in this case we were supported by America and other European countries!!! we even had a cold war with our friendly country the Soviet Union!!! hahaha I really like it when I see the thick faces of westerners, very iconic and ingrained❤
Great video, can't wait to hear and see more. The history is very interesting to hear about as I think a lot of the stuff that was reported in regional news never really made it on tv over here in the USA. Love love love Kat
Great video mate, you and kat have brightened up a otherwise gloomy day for me here in worthing. I expect and hope your subs numbers are gonna blow up! You have put the work in dude
The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was built by the Indonesian government and inaugurated on 15 October 1996 as a gift to commemorate the integration of East Timor into Indonesia. This statue is 27 meters high, the number 27 symbolizes Timor Leste as the 27th province of Indonesia at that time. This statue is made of 27 pieces of copper and the reconstruction process of this statue took three months. The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was designed by a Muslim. When Timor Leste became independent, the statue of Christo Rei of Dili was given to the people of Timor Leste as a gift from Indonesia.Even though Indonesia has a dark history in Timor Leste, the Indonesian government has always had good relations with Timor Leste. Such as in trade, education, health and infrastructure.
Back when I was in High school, a group of 9 of us students, along with a group a teachers and construction teachers, went up into the hills Timor Leste to build a school for a village. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life ❤️
Ah haaa! Was so happy to have a new video from Ben and Kat that I watched before getting my morning coffee! Unheard of! I'll be rewatching with coffee. 😊 Too bad about the tire, but those are the types of events in life that make good stories years later...and good content! Great job. 😎
16:15 From Atlas Obscura about Cristo Rei of Dili This 89-foot statue of Cristo Rei was constructed in 1996 as a present from Indonesia to East Timor. Indonesian President Suharto wanted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Indonesia invasion and annexation of East Timor by half-apologizing to the East Timorese people for Indonesia’s decades of occupation.
I think your videos are getting better and better in quality. Love to see places I don't see or hear much of like Timor Leste. Still think you should have gone to Spider Village though 😉
Nice vlog... I miss riding bike toward CR (Cristo Rei).. Now I live & work in Oxford..I want the Government to draw many investors so it can develop the country various sector, especially the Tourism sector..
Yeah, true. A lot of work. Now 2 Singapore Investors are on the way building two 5 star hotels & resorts in 2024. Hope it helps. The Govt has plans to upgrade & expand the airport in 2024 so it can open more interconnectivity flights, not just from Bali & Darwin. Hope it starts soon. Sabbatical also have a visit to Timor a month ago and praises that it has potential, just need Govt to do a lot of work. Govt has conserved Atauro Island for Eco-Tourism spot. If you like diving & snorkeling, then it is a recommended place for a visit. Trust me! There is no crocodile on Atauro island 😆. Recently, the community just developed a Religious-Tourism spot on CACUSA, highest hill in Dili, behind Cristo Rey. I recommend you to hike to this spot when you still have time in Timor. It resemble Hollywood hill from a drone shot. Ticket entrance from the gate is $1 😂
It´s definitely on my bucket list. I am often in Indonesia and the only reason I still have not been there because like you said, you can only access it from couple places and therefore the flights are kind of expensive to get there from Jakarta, compared to many other destinations served by Air Asia, Lion Air and other cheap Indonesian airlines. But good to know you like it there. Can´t wait to go there one day
16:10 From Wikipedia about Cristo Rei of Dili
The statue was designed and its construction supervised by Mochamad Syailillah, who is better known as "Bolil". It was officially unveiled by President Suharto of Indonesia in 1996 as a gift from the Indonesian government to the people of Timor Timur, the then-Indonesian province.
Kat always smiling makes your videos Always better. Hang on to that girl!!!
Continue visiting those unknown coutries and islands. Love to learn about them. Also you should go to Madagascar, I don't see much people going there
You sure found a sweetheart there in Katarina , she’s awesome 👏!!! Good work Benny Boy !!! ❤ good videos also, thanks for taking us along for the ride!!!
Much appreciated 😊
I wanted visit here this past summer while making a three week fishing trip through SE Asia. I was in Bali and when I looked at flights to Timor-Leste they were all around $3000 no matter when or how I flew. My flight from the US to Thailand was half of that. I'd still love to visit at some point, but it needs to be cheaper to get to.
probably could use ship instead
Thanks!
I really enjoyed the video. I like your 'Englishman out of his depth' style of video and I adore the dynamic between you and Kat. I suspect that her enthusiasm is infectious and lets you enjoy your travels in a different more fulfilling way. It's hard not to enjoy things when you share them with a cutie with a sunshine smile. More please.
Thanks Ben - never knew about this Country. It is beautiful and made more so by Cat's go with the flow smile , laugh and attitude about everything.
It is so great to see Katarina is such a good sport and so helpful and delightful. I do hope we see her in ALL your videos from now on.
Better than bald for sure
And a lot more attractive xx
*catarina
As always, nice video! Thx 4 showing TL to the world. Good to see you and Kate this morning.
You and Katarina complement one another very well
loving your vids more and more
🤝😎
Another banger! Never heard of this country before but looks amazing.
Enjoying it! 🤝
Your my main favourite channel,keep up the content👍
Neat! I've been wanting to tour this country.
This is awesome mate! As an Aussie, we've heard a lot about Timor Leste over the years. The Australian military has had a lot of involvement. Never would have thought to visit... but I'm so glad you and Kat did. Well done mate!
Cheers mate! Interesting place here
Don't forget the spying and oil theft scandals
@@BackpackerBen you openly said you hated the place. You're a sus tourist
Ben the flat tyre provided you with a nice encounter with the locals. It was great to see how helpful and friendly they were. Kat is proving invaluable with the language even though the locals speak a good bit of english. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure.
spot on mate! good people here
@@BackpackerBen @BackpackerBen thankyou for east trimor wife @BackpackerBen , very thankyou
Good you find a country That not many tourist goes to Ben and Kat is a ceaper! ❤
Greatings from Sweden 🇸🇪
16:21 From Alchetron about Cristo Rei of Dili
The idea of raising the Cristo Rei statue was proposed by the East Timor governor José Abilio Osorio Soares to President Suharto. It was intended as a present for the 20th anniversary of East Timor's integration into Indonesia.
Thank you ben for visiting my country, i am in Northamptonshire Uk
Watching this video gives me goosebumps and joyful tears, after seeing you and Kat driving along some of the spots I used to grow up on. It’s been 11 years since I left the country to settle in UK. A lot has changed in those years. Makes me miss home.
But love the video and cannot wait for the videos from Jaco.
Hey! Thank you for watching! We’ve actually really enjoyed it here! People are amazing 🇹🇱
Catarina, she is soo beautyfull...
We love Portugal.
I LOVE the dynamic between you and Kat. She's adorable & perfect travel partner for your adventures! Viva Portugal!
Thanks so much!
@@BackpackerBen you're sick in the head
Kat is awesome and you're lucky to have her in your life.
The people seem
So kind god bless you from the uk ❤
Love that y’all are hiking in sandals! I did the same, half the time, hiking in Oregon!
Welcome brow
And thanks for visitining our country 🙏🇹🇱
I love watching videos when Kat is with you. You are both such friendly people. Enjoy your travels. This one hasnt half put me in the mood for a holiday though. Think ill get the old skyscanner up and get something booked. Have a nice time guys
Appreciate it mate! 🚀
The mystery is solved! Good to see your experience with broken motorbikes came in handy!
Nice video. Thank you for sharing. She makes a good addition to your channel. You seem to have good chemistry together. Be safe. God bless.
I really love when Cat shows up in these videos, shes the coolest 🥰
⭐️
Welcome to Timor leste watching from uk
Glad you've gone to a place most folk don't know about. The locals seem lovely. Looking forward to the rest of your travels with Kat through this country.
More to come!
Looks like a beautiful place, thanks Ben
You are probably the first vlogger on RUclips I see going to Timor-Leste. Thanks for sharing, I've been wanting to go for a long time ;)
You should!👏🏼
Sabbatical was also there
Probably a wimpy tool kit on the bike .
If you have a blowout , use the screw driver and pry the tire off the rim on one side and stuff with grass .
Put the tire back on the rim.
Then drive slowly to where you have to go .
As a Portuguese, Timor is the most mysterious country for me. We learned about it briefly in school when talking about the portuguese maritime exploration, and I remember as a kid the solidarity with the people of Timor when they were occupied by Indonesia in the 90s. For better or worse, our two countries are connected, wish to visit it someday but it might just be a dream, your video gave me a glimpse of what it is.
Thanks for the comment mate
@@BackpackerBen thankyou for east trimor wife @BackpackerBen , very thankyou
Very few people speak it. During Indonesian occupation they were all educated in Bahasa Indonesian. Now they're proud of their own language and English was growing because of all the UN workers and soldiers that were there during and after getting independence. I met a Brazilian once who complained that students from there get scholarships becuas ethey're in the CPLP, but then they turn up and can't speak a word of Portuguese.
@@BackpackerBenReasons why Indonesia invaded Timor Leste. because the pro-capitalist dictator of Indonesia at that time, Suharto, was given permission by the United States to prevent the communist party from coming to power in timur leste . Suharto killed 10,000 communists without trial. Many Indonesians did not know about the invasion or even what was happening at that time. the people were only informed of the invasion after the invasion was over. (all media was controlled by the government at that time)
@@danielgerber7422 that is not true at all.
I have never heard of that country, and it looks like paradise. I think it's wonderful that they speak Portuguese (thank God for Kat), and the locals seem like legends. Good luck, and take the best of care for both of you.
Thankyou for enlightening us with another beautiful country,time to grab my snacks😊
Enjoy 🫡
9:06 playing hindi music😂much love from Nagaland sir.
Good stuff Benjamin
Cool ! Ty
Welcome man enjoy your time take care
Always had an interest in the Lusophone countries, East Timor looks fascinating.
Another awesome vlog, looks amazing place👌👌🍺🍺
Great video! Can't wait for the upcoming "disaster" on the next one!
Chaos incoming
Underrated 💯🔝🔜👍
Another enjoyable video! Thanks. Richard in Reno
Glad you enjoyed it Richard!
I love this new Ben and Kat series very cool
🚀👍
Greetings from Oslo, Norway. My wife and I are going to Dili from 12 to 16 January. I realy look forward to it. We will probably rent a bike for a day or two to get around, also outside of Dili. I hope it will be a nice experiense. looking forward to mor TL videos
Have fun! Very friendly place mate
Be sure to watch my next video though and avoid what we do
Best video you've made so far, Ben.
Lovely people helping you 🙂
Us Aussie soldiers served in Timor during its emancipation from Indonesia…It was a brutal battle at times ..Glad your there Ben
Huge history here mate
Chairs m8@@BackpackerBen
Yeah,they had some hard times with these guys called the "Aitarak" there were some massacres over there,I still remember hearing about this in the news,when I was a kid!! It was when Xanana Gusmão became famous!!
@@BackpackerBen Better without Baldilocks!
What do you mean "Emancipation from Indonesia"? Invading Timor? hahaha we prevented Communism which you westerners really hate, and even in this case we were supported by America and other European countries!!! we even had a cold war with our friendly country the Soviet Union!!! hahaha I really like it when I see the thick faces of westerners, very iconic and ingrained❤
Great video Ben, I look forward to seeing the next part of you and Kats adventures.
Appreciate it pal!
Seems like a nice place so far!
Very interesting, you are right I don't know about this country.
Now you do 🫡
Interesting destination, and friendly is a bonus , and Kat makes a good travel companion 👍
Translation on point 😬
Timorese are sooo friendly! 🤩
Very! 🇹🇱
Superb vlog guys ....xx
Great video, can't wait to hear and see more. The history is very interesting to hear about as I think a lot of the stuff that was reported in regional news never really made it on tv over here in the USA. Love love love Kat
When I see your videoes in my feed I am definitely more inclined to watch them if Katarina is in them.
Honestly no, I am not familiar with Timor Leste. So thank you and Kat for this series!! 😀😀😀😎👍👍👍😉
Our pleasure! Cool place
@@BackpackerBen It certainly looks interesting indeed! Would love to see some of their foods especially their seafoods!! ❤️❤️❤️😀😀😀😎👍👍👍😉
Brilliant. Keep them coming. 😊
Thank you! Will do!
Yaay, Kat is back.
Absolutely love videos of you and Kat's travels, Ben! Always look forward to your videos!
What a great video! I’ve been watching for years and your last ten plus videos have been amazing! I really like Kat so much!!
Thank you so much 🫡
Glad you did a video on this gem of a country. Portuguese colonies are always interesting as hell.
Agreed 🇹🇱
They told me this was B&B's channel, and I saw Ben so I thought I was in the right place. Nice play on words with the channel name.
Wow, what lovely friendly people
Very!
Ben you are a total legend,like a bargain basement Simon Reeves
Nice one again Ben! You and Kat out and about.
Thank you for exploring my country🇹🇱♥️
Great video Benny.
Glad you enjoyed it🤝
Kat should be talking on the video. In "Travel on Toast" Olivia, an English girl, did the talking and she did a very good job
Great video mate, you and kat have brightened up a otherwise gloomy day for me here in worthing. I expect and hope your subs numbers are gonna blow up! You have put the work in dude
Appreciate you watching mate! More videos coming
The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was built by the Indonesian government and inaugurated on 15 October 1996 as a gift to commemorate the integration of East Timor into Indonesia. This statue is 27 meters high, the number 27 symbolizes Timor Leste as the 27th province of Indonesia at that time. This statue is made of 27 pieces of copper and the reconstruction process of this statue took three months. The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was designed by a Muslim. When Timor Leste became independent, the statue of Christo Rei of Dili was given to the people of Timor Leste as a gift from Indonesia.Even though Indonesia has a dark history in Timor Leste, the Indonesian government has always had good relations with Timor Leste. Such as in trade, education, health and infrastructure.
You have to mention the massacre in Timor after the Portuguese independence in the 20th century 😢
@@almondtree.nunoamendoeiradats Wrong
very interesting!!
Now here’s a territory that deserves to be well known and together with Kat, even better. Love it👍🏻….
Thanks For Visiting our Lovely Country 🇹🇱
Thanks for visiting our lovely country 🇹🇱
Hi, Ben. Checking in from an undisclosed location in downtown Mogadishu where I serve the Lord preaching Gospel.
One of your best videos
Next is better 🫡
Thanks for this video. I know east timor because i was married to a brazilian and visited countries that speak portuguese
Welcome to Timor Leste 🇹🇱 have you heard about this country? let me know...be honest now...
First time
nope .. never
Is timor leste, the same place as East Timor? Or are they different places?
@@cjlas4968same place! 😊
Same place but people say different
'Ahaaaaa!' Didn't know Alan Partridge had come along with you. Lovely vid though!
Back when I was in High school, a group of 9 of us students, along with a group a teachers and construction teachers, went up into the hills Timor Leste to build a school for a village. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life ❤️
Interesting destination to venture in.
Hey Benjamin... I Just L0ve your Content ans your Intents
Ah haaa! Was so happy to have a new video from Ben and Kat that I watched before getting my morning coffee! Unheard of! I'll be rewatching with coffee. 😊 Too bad about the tire, but those are the types of events in life that make good stories years later...and good content! Great job. 😎
Cheers for watching mate! 🤝
You were hoping for some content,you definitely had some with this tyre 😮
16:15 From Atlas Obscura about Cristo Rei of Dili
This 89-foot statue of Cristo Rei was constructed in 1996 as a present from Indonesia to East Timor. Indonesian President Suharto wanted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Indonesia invasion and annexation of East Timor by half-apologizing to the East Timorese people for Indonesia’s decades of occupation.
loves these videos
many thanks!
This will be fascinating Ben & Kat. 👍🏼
🇹🇱👏🏼🚀
Nice to see your PA Lynn helping you with the filming!
😆 “take it lynn it’s digging in”
I think your videos are getting better and better in quality. Love to see places I don't see or hear much of like Timor Leste. Still think you should have gone to Spider Village though 😉
Cheers mate! What is spider village lol
@@BackpackerBen Mentioned it on IG the other day, definitely want to see you there. Bali village infested with spiders. You'd love it!
No thanks 😆
Nice vlog... I miss riding bike toward CR (Cristo Rei)..
Now I live & work in Oxford..I want the Government to draw many investors so it can develop the country various sector, especially the Tourism sector..
Needs a ton of work mate hopefully they sort it
Yeah, true. A lot of work.
Now 2 Singapore Investors are on the way building two 5 star hotels & resorts in 2024. Hope it helps.
The Govt has plans to upgrade & expand the airport in 2024 so it can open more interconnectivity flights, not just from Bali & Darwin. Hope it starts soon.
Sabbatical also have a visit to Timor a month ago and praises that it has potential, just need Govt to do a lot of work.
Govt has conserved Atauro Island for Eco-Tourism spot. If you like diving & snorkeling, then it is a recommended place for a visit. Trust me! There is no crocodile on Atauro island 😆.
Recently, the community just developed a Religious-Tourism spot on CACUSA, highest hill in Dili, behind Cristo Rey. I recommend you to hike to this spot when you still have time in Timor. It resemble Hollywood hill from a drone shot. Ticket entrance from the gate is $1 😂
Ben, your vids are more than twice as good lately. Not sure why. 😀
Grafting 🫡
Looks amazing.
really wholesome vid! Cheers Ben and Kat
beautiful first impression
It´s definitely on my bucket list. I am often in Indonesia and the only reason I still have not been there because like you said, you can only access it from couple places and therefore the flights are kind of expensive to get there from Jakarta, compared to many other destinations served by Air Asia, Lion Air and other cheap Indonesian airlines. But good to know you like it there. Can´t wait to go there one day
Great vlog 👏If you two are not together you should be 💑 Great pairing 👍
hahaa, I really wanna be there oneday, thanks for sharing this video, very interesting
You should mate!
9:06 Wait... Who is playing a Bollywood song in rural Timor Leste????
Willld lol!!!!!