This series is about my favourite five things to do in any given destination. Some are off the beaten track, some are a bit touristy, some will be difficult to replicate and some are not meant to be taken too seriously. They are what made my trip to that particular place an unforgettable experience, in no particular order.

Here’s Nicaragua:

1 Drinking Flor de Caña (lots of it!), Nicaragua’s sensational local rum (photo: Anke Elzenheimer)

2 Watching the sunset from Playa Maderas (photo: Anke Elzenheimer)

3 Visiting Masaya, the country’s most active volcano

4 Experiencing Semana Santa in Granada and following the cheerful procession to Iglesia la Merced

5 Flying to the Corn Islands