Independent, raring to go

Extracted from Traveller.com.au

18 Sept, 2011

“Timor is slowly being transformed and tourism is on the rise. Heath Aston explores our near-north neighbour's adventure, diving and dining attractions.

“One of the first international investors to plant a flag in Dili was Sakib Awan and his wife, Neelo, an Indian family from Darwin who built the Discovery Inn five years ago. The hotel's restaurant, Diya, offers exceptional food with a wine list ranging from Australia to Portugal. My fish cooked in coconut milk is divine and the chocolate brownie and ice-cream - the creation of Awan's youngest daughter, Ismat, who is studying to be a chef in Sydney - could be served in any upmarket Sydney restaurant.”

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