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.

11 Great Walks in Focus

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New Zealand’s 11 Great Walks are the perfect opportunity to lace up your boots, slather on suncream, and go on a life-changing adventure.

Māori Culture in Focus

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If manuhiri (visitors) are seeking authentic ways to interact and engage with New Zealand, partaking in Māori owned and operated tourism is the best way…

New Zealand’s Dark Sky in Focus

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Take a step into the deep, velvety darkness of the night and revel in the unparalleled splendour of New Zealand’s unencumbered night skies.

New Zealand : Wine in Focus

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The wine regions of New Zealand boast some of the most extensive and complex flavours available on today’s market.  

Jamaica : Reggae Music In Focus

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Jamaican music, such as reggae, continues to push boundaries, captivate audiences worldwide, and is an integral part of the cultural fabric.

Prague : Prized Dishes In Focus

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Prague’s food scene is a delicious representation of the generosity and care of the city’s people, who are committed to crafting the perfect dish.

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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Honiara In Focus

Get a taste of local culture in Honiara: visit the lively Central Market or check out the cultural findings at the National Museum.

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Port Moresby In Focus

Port Moresby, the islands’ capital, is a city of contrasts. You’ll find glitzy districts and shanty towns, high-end restaurants and street markets.

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