Tag: 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.

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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