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.  

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.

By Lily Sawyer 2 Min Read

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.

By Lucy Pilgrim 2 Min Read

Bacolod’s Masskara Festival in Focus

Don your most comfortable dancing shoes and vibrant clothing as you prepare to immerse yourself in the torrent of colourful and pulsating energy that is the Masskara Festival.

By Lauren Kania 3 Min Read

Anguilla Boat Racing in Focus

Boat racing is the number one pastime and national passion in Anguilla. Today, it continues to attract daring local sailors, as well as many passionate and dedicated spectators.

By Ed Budds 2 Min Read

Thompson Okanagan : Indigenous Culture in Focus

Visitors are invited to seek first-hand experiences and educate themselves about the living Indigenous culture in the Thompson Okanagan region.

By Rachel Carr 2 Min Read

Guadalajara Gastronomy in Focus

Explore Mexico’s traditional gastronomy, from tacos and tamales to frijoles charros and the dessert dish, jericalla; Guadalajara offers a banquet of prime possibilities.

By Rachel Carr 2 Min Read

Gorham’s Cave Complex in Focus

Covering some 28 hectares on the eastern side of Gibraltar, from sea level to the top of the rock, Gorham’s Cave Complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2016. 

By Jack Salter 2 Min Read

Cyprus : Skiing in Focus

Despite its reputation as a destination for sun-seekers, Cyprus provides ample opportunities for winter sports aficionados, such as skiing.

By Lily Sawyer 2 Min Read

Table Mountain in Focus

One of the Western Cape’s most iconic sights, Table Mountain looms large over the Mother City. One of the New7Wonders of Nature, the eye-catching mountain has a level plateau flanked by impressive cliffs and is thought to be around 300 million years old.

By Lily Sawyer 3 Min Read

Brisbane Islands and Coastline in Focus

Embrace the outdoor lifestyle of Brisbane and discover its beautiful beaches and secluded islands away from the city’s mainland.

By Rachel Carr 2 Min Read

Seychelles National Botanical Gardens in Focus

Planted more than a century ago, the vibrant flora housed within the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens provides a stunning pop of colour to any vacation predominantly spent on white sandy beaches.

By Ed Budds 1 Min Read

Calgary’s Culinary Scene in Focus

Calgary boasts seven of Canada’s top 100 restaurants, reflecting a world-class dining experience to satisfy anybody’s taste buds.

By Lucy Pilgrim 2 Min Read