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…

Great Barrier Reef in Focus

As temptations go, it’s hard to look past Tropical North Queensland’s extraordinary Great Barrier Reef – dotted with tropical islands where the only sounds are the waves lapping the shore and pristine ocean bordered by boundless expanses of white-sand perfection.

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Roseau In Focus

The capital’s bustling and vibrant atmosphere can be attributed to its status as an epicentre for foreign trade of local goods such as bananas, grapefruits, oranges, and cocoa, which ebbs into the visitor experience through flourishing, winding local markets, introducing tourists to the everyday lives of residents.   Colonial French architecture predominantly…

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Carolina Shag in Focus

The Carolina Shag was declared the official state dance of South Carolina in 1984; however, its origins date back all the way to the 1930s to the traditional Shag, which was then slowed to the rhythm of the Carolinas. 

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2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Focus

Milan is preparing to host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in early 2026, an event that will torchlight the city as one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations. 

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Basseterre in Focus

Flanked by green mountains and sandy shores, Basseterre is packed with beautiful landmarks of profound historical significance and unique local vibrancy.  

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Brussels’ Culinary Scene in Focus

Historically, Brussels has been known to offer a blend of hearty Flemish and French cuisines and is recognised for its iconic staples such as waffles, chocolate, beer, and frites, alongside typical Belgian dishes such as moules frites, carbonnade flamandes, and stoemp.

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Adelaide Central Market in Focus

Dating back over 150 years, Adelaide Central Market is a vibrant, thriving hub of the city’s food culture and one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Belize Barrier Reef in Focus

So expansive and mesmerising that it is only one of two living organisms big enough to see from space, the Belize Barrier Reef is more than just an underwater destination; it is an unparalleled aquatic world of pure magic and inspiration.

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Essequibo River in Focus

As one of Guyana’s largest rivers, the Essequibo River winds through the country, forming an estuary near its mouth that is dotted with islands in the West Demerara region, where visitors can relax, picnic, or enjoy water-based activities in a natural setting. 

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Kampala in Focus

As both Uganda’s capital and its largest city, Kampala is the political, economic, and cultural heartbeat of the nation.  

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Gornergrat In Focus

Gornergrat is a regal rocky ridge of the Pennine Alps, celebrated for its unrivalled vistas of the stately Matterhorn.

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Luxembourg City In Focus

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

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