Bologna, Italy

As the country that gave the world both pizza and pasta, Italy has to be on pretty much any foodie bucket list, yet knowing where to go can be a little tricky. If you had to choose just one place, you might as well listen to the Italians themselves who have nicknamed Bologna ‘La Grassa’ or ‘The Fat One’ in reference to its exceptional food. Close proximity to the mountainous north and the sea give it access to some of the country’s finest ingredients such as Parma ham, parmesan cheese and white truffles.