In Focus

The Outlook Travel Team puts a featured travel destination in focus and explores everything from essential cities, to cultural hubs, to hidden gems.

Luxembourg City In Focus

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Built on the foundations of a formidable fortress, history and culture can be found at every turn in Luxembourg City. 

The Namib Sand Sea in Focus

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Widely considered the oldest desert on Earth and one of the largest in Africa, the Namib Sand Sea has an astonishing history of aridity that…

Twyfelfontein in Focus

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Renowned for being home to one of the largest single groupings of ancient engraved images in Southern Africa, the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein comprise…

Spicemas In Focus

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A vibrant celebration of African, European, and Caribbean traditions, Spicemas is held annually on the island of Grenada in early August.  

Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park in Focus

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The Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park is home to a vast collection of both exotic and native species and is the only registered wildlife sanctuary in…

Muscat in Focus

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The epicentre of Oman, Muscat’s recent industrial renaissance is interwoven amongst the capital city’s history, which dates back to the antiquity and is represented by…

Kathmandu In Focus

Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is a riot for the senses, with hidden beauties and fascinating cultural attractions.

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Dhaka In Focus

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka is one of the world’s most densely populated cities, with endless restaurants and an unrivalled arts scene.

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Mbabane and Lobamba In Focus

Eswatini prides itself on having not just one, but two capital cities: Mbabane is the executive capital, and Lobamba is the royal capital.

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Cancún In Focus

One of Quintana Roo’s most visited destinations, Cancún is a mecca for beach lovers, attracting sun-seeking tourists in droves.

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Bogotá In Focus

Bogotá is one of South American’s most eclectic and interesting cities. Encircled by the snowy peaks of the Andes, it radiates urban cool.

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Bucharest In Focus

Bucharest is Romania’s energetic and resilient capital, with villas, gothic churches and renaissance mansions tucked away down quiet streets.

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Podgorica In Focus

Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, is located in the south of the country, a mere 30 kilometres from the Albanian border.

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Innsbruck In Focus

In the regional capital, Innsbruck, nature and culture sit side by side, for the city is surrounded by the jagged Nordkette Mountains.

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Muscat In Focus

Oman’s capital, Muscat, offers you a great dining scene, fascinating cultural attractions and easy access to beautiful natural spaces.

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Tanga City In Focus

These days Tanga City is a quieter, with a sleepy charm and eclectic architecture, hugging the broad curve of Tanga Bay. 

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São Tomé City In Focus

São Tomé City has several interesting attractions and a ‘leve leve’ (easy easy) attitude that makes it worth a visit.

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Santiago In Focus

Encircled by mountains and bursting at the seams with unique cultural attractions, Chile’s capital, Santiago, is an essential stop on the South American itinerary.

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