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.

Langkawi

Langkawi Night Markets in Focus

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An open door to local Langkawi life, the archipelago’s myriad night markets epitomise the deep character and lively atmosphere the region is known for.

St. John's, Antigua overlooking Redcliffe Quay

Antigua & Barbuda

St John’s In Focus

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Bursting with colour, culture, and Caribbean energy, Antigua and Barbuda’s capital, St John's, is a lively cultural hub.

Barbados Bajan Festival Culture In Focus

Bajan Festival Culture In Focus

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For a truly immersive experience, Barbados’ vibrant festivals are a delight for the senses, with countless events showcasing the best of Bajan culture throughout the year.

Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve,

Vallée de Mai in Focus

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The ‘Garden of Eden’ is a nickname that only begins to cover the allure and tempting call of the Vallée de Mai – an ancient…

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Stuttgart’s Automotive Heritage in Focus

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Stuttgart is known as the “cradle of the automobile” and holds a proud heritage in the realm of vehicle production.

Anguilla

Anguilla : Carnivals and Festivals in Focus

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One of the most anticipated events of the year is the Anguilla Summer Festival and its J’ouvert celebration, full of pageantry and parades, boat races, and fetes – this…

Cape Town In Focus

Nowhere is the heritage of South Africa more prevalent than in the captivating city of Cape Town, capital of the Rainbow Nation.

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Día de los Muertos In Focus

Celebrated between 31st October and 2nd November, Día de los Muertos marks the period when the souls of the dead return to the worldly realm.

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Manila In Focus

Manila is an underrated historic city where ancient monuments rub shoulders with skyscrapers and shanty towns.

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Ho Chi Minh City In Focus

Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis on the move, ancient Chinese temples rubbing shoulders with glitzy malls and skyscrapers.

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Malé In Focus

The island’s capital of Malé offers a glimpse into the Maldives culture, and to experience life the way most of the locals do.

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Kathmandu

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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