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.

Charlevoix : Hiking Trails in Focus

By Ed Budds 2 Min Read

Whether it’s to conquer new peaks, scale the vast and mighty mountainside, or bask in total tranquillity, Charlevoix has become the region of choice for…

Cabo Verde : Kriol Jazz Festival In Focus

By Lucy Pilgrim 2 Min Read

Cabo Verde’s Kriol Jazz Festival (KJF) is internationally renowned for bringing together the globe’s most beloved jazz artists, putting the country on the music map.  

Mauritius : Port Louis in Focus

By Jack Salter 2 Min Read

Port Louis is the vibrant and colourful capital city of Mauritius, located in the northwest of the island.

Chania in Focus

By Rachel Carr 2 Min Read

On the northwest coast of Crete lies Chania, recognisable by its 14th-century Venetian harbour, ready to beguile with its historical grandeur.  

Kruger National Park in Focus

By Ed Budds 2 Min Read

Set in the north-eastern corner of the country, Kruger National Park offers an African safari adventure of a lifetime.

Sint Eustatius : Jewish Heritage In Focus

By Lucy Pilgrim 2 Min Read

Built in 1739 and an emblem of Jewish heritage in Sint Eustatius, the Honen Dalim synagogue is one of the oldest in the Western Hemisphere.  

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.

By Travel Team 1 Min Read

Dededo In Focus

With a population of around 45,000, Dededo is Guam’s most populous town – the capital, Hagåtña, has 1,100 inhabitants.

By Travel Team 1 Min Read

Luang Prabang In Focus

Laos’ ancient royal capital, Luang Prabang, is a city travellers dream of, steeped in ancient history, fantastic river views and culture.

By Travel Team 1 Min Read

The Sperrgebiet In Focus

The Sperrgebiet (which means ‘forbidden territory’) – also known Tsau Khaeb National Park – is Namibia’s newest national park, covering around 26,000 km2.

By Travel Team 2 Min Read

The Prague Central Business District In Focus

The Prague Central Business District epitomises the city’s growing economic success and thriving business travel scene.

By Travel Team 1 Min Read

The Bund In Focus

The Bund, or Waitan as it is otherwise known, is a waterfront area and socioeconomic hub found in central Shanghai.

By Travel Team 2 Min Read

Lake Bled In Focus

Picturesque and pristine, Lake Bled and its castle are Slovenia’s most popular tourist resort, and understandably so.

By Travel Team 2 Min Read

Koror City In Focus

Koror City, on the island of Koror, served as the capital of Palau until 2006, when it was moved to Melekeok in eastern Babelthuap.

By Travel Team 2 Min Read

Monrovia In Focus

Lying on the coast and serving as Liberia’s capital, largest city and chief Atlantic port, Monrovia is named after US President James Monroe.

By Travel Team 2 Min Read