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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Sundlaugamenning in Focus
Sundlaugamenning is the term for Reykjavik’s unique swimming pool culture. Approximately 79 percent of adults in Iceland regularly visit public swimming pools, and it is an integral part of the curriculum in Icelandic elementary schools and high schools.
Dominican Festivals In Focus
Dominica hosts three main festivals, including Mas Domnik – known for its authentic masks, making it the only Caribbean destination to offer such a traditional carnival experience.
The Emancipation Festival in Focus
Showcasing to the world its deeply rooted and highly commemorated heritage and culture, the Emancipation Festival represents the BVI’s passion for its history and willingness for celebration.
Ghana’s Waterfalls In Focus
Ghana’s waterfalls offer a captivating attraction for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Providing a serene escape into the heart of the country’s lush wilderness, each waterfall presents a unique spectacle.
Lilu Light Festival Lucerne In Focus
Lilu Light Festival Lucerne is an annual event where artists all over the world enchant the streets, squares, and façades of the city with jaw-dropping artistic displays of light.
Vuvulane Food Market In Focus
Situated in the heart of Eswatini’s rural landscape, Vuvulane Food Market is a culinary oasis that celebrates the country’s rich agricultural heritage and sustainable way of life.
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in Focus
Known as the “Greatest Show on Earth”, the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is renowned for its vibrancy as the world’s most authentic carnival celebration.
Barbados : Rum in Focus
In Barbados, rum is found in the stores and distilleries that populate the landscape, where locals gather in numbers not just to drink but to socialise,
Brimstone Hill Fortress in Focus
At nearly 800 feet (ft) above sea level and perched on a steep, precipitous slope on the Western Caribbean coast, Brimstone Hill Fortress was considered impenetrable in its prime, having been renowned as “The Gibraltar of the Caribbean.”
Tori Quarters in Focus
Tori Quarters, or Torikorttelit as it is locally known, is the cultural nucleus of Helsinki, where the old town meets the hustle and bustle of the contemporary city.
Kilimanjaro in Focus
Standing at an impressive 5,895 metres, Kilimanjaro is not only Africa’s tallest peak, but Earth’s tallest free-standing mountain.
Coney Island in Focus
Positioned in the southernmost peninsula of Brooklyn, Coney Island is a treasure trove of good old-fashioned fun, adorned with the best amusements and entertainment the borough has to offer.