2012-01-12 – Lac Nokoue, Benin, a set on Flickr.
There are a few towns named Ganvie on Lake Nokoue. The people moved here generations ago to flee from fighting on the lake shores. Their houses are built on stilts. And all transport is happening with boats.
Oecusse, A Bit Of East Timor in The West
Oecusse (or Oecussi or Okusi or Oe-Cusse or Oecussi-Ambeno) is an East Timorese enclave on Indonesian West Timor with a population of about 70,000 on 814 km². It seems surprising that through the centuries it has remained part of Timor-Leste rather
Suai – East Timor’s South Coast
If you’re using the Southern border crossing with West Timor, Suai is the first city you’ll get to, 30 km into East Timor. At first glance, the largest city on East Timor’s Southern coast offers more of the same as the
The Northeast Timor Leste Coast – Baucau, Lautem & Com
Explore East Timor's Northeastern coast along a stunning coastal road that runs right along uncrowded beaches, rice fields, and bushland. Visit the country's second city, Baucau, and beach resort Com with a quick stop at the Lautem Fort. Baucau Baucau is East