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 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 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.  

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…

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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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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