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.

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 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…

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 : 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…

Mpumalanga : Cultural Heartland in Focus

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The warmth and fascinating heritage of Mpumalanga can be felt most prominently throughout the Cultural Heartland – a vivid arts and cultural region brought to…

Salzburg Festival in Focus

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Salzburg Festival is one of the world’s most prestigious cultural events, bringing together the finest performers in opera, concert music, and theatre each summer.

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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Phuket Town In Focus

Phuket Town is the island’s cultural epicentre. The streets of Old Phuket Town are lined with colourfully painted Sino-Portuguese buildings.

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Yangon In Focus

Yangon, Myanmar’s capital, is an exciting city to visit; an eclectic mix of Buddhist temples, shopping malls and timeworn architecture. 

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Dubrovnik’s Old Town In Focus

Dubrovnik’s Old Town occupies a promontory jutting out into the Adriatic and is surrounded by 1.5-metre-thick walls.

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Faro In Focus

Faro in the Algarve boasts an attractive marina and a cidade velha (old town) of cobbled streets, sun-kissed squares and medieval buildings.

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Nam O Village In Focus

Travel north along the coast road from central Danang and after 20 minutes you’ll encounter Nam O, a fishing village on the city’s outskirts.

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Accra In Focus

Accra, the country’s capital, is a busy, rapidly developing metropolis, where you’ll find timeworn buildings alongside colourful street art.

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Georgetown In Focus

Learn more about the the Amerindian culture in Georgetown in the Walter Roth Museum, or discover its flora and fauna at the National Museum.

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Kuala Lumpur In Focus

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s intriguing capital known for its futuristic skyscrapers such as the Petronas Twin Towers.

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Bangkok In Focus

Bangkok is an energetic city that adventurous travellers will love exploring. It’s a city where cultures and traditions collide.

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