Kentucky’s soul sits somewhere between a simmering pot, a smoking pit and an aging barrel of bourbon. Journey through the state’s most flavour-packed cities and traditions to find the dishes and people who make it unforgettable

Where white-sand beaches meet moss-draped forests, Hilton Head Island blends natural beauty and Lowcountry charm with a rich Gullah heritage. No wonder it’s called “America’s favourite island”, writes Josephine Price