The superlative beauty of Colombia is matched by the generosity with which locals share their culture with travellers, creating unforgettable memories.
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Iceland is filled with rugged nature and swirling stories history, legends, and folklore that cover this land as thickly as its winter snows. Until recently, most travelers searched for the island nation’s cultural and natural charms along the Ring Road, the famed 828-mile highway circumnavigating the country. In normal times, Iceland’s most famous highway comes with big thrills huffing volcanos, exploding geysers but it also comes with swarms of tourists.
Not so the recently launched Arctic Coast Way. Created in 2019, it links existing auto routes in Iceland’s rugged north into one epic road trip. For now, it’s still a less-traveled gem of otherworldly basalt cliffs, pebble beaches with basking seals, and utter solitude.
, Updated 12 Feb 2021, 12:35 GMT
Nothing says Portugal quite like a pasteis de nata: a wobbly egg custard encased in layers of buttery pastry that manages to be both crunchy and soft at the same time.
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1. Fried peanut butter and banana sandwich
Too many of these and it’s a coronary waiting to happen but, once in a blue moon, it’s a finger-licking joy. This decadent slice of Americana was Elvis Presley’s preferred sandwich (although his contained bacon, too), and is famously served at Gladys’ Diner at Graceland, the King’s former home in Tennessee. While I’ve never been to the Memphis mansion myself, I discovered the recipe via Nigella Lawson, and it’s worryingly easy to make: spread a liberal amount of smooth peanut butter on one slice of white bread and mashed banana on the other, sandwich together and fry in butter until golden on both sides, then sprinkle with sugar. It’s even easier to eat.