Every time I see people giving advice about food, I think of this meme.
This meme holds a lot of truth, and you should take your time to travel to Italy, and inside of Italy. Get an Airbnb, taking breakfast at the hotel and eating in "wonderful" tourist spots from Instagram means nothing. Visit farmer markets, stay at least in the proximity of old people if you don't speak the language and gather your information.
The same goes with Japan. YOLO ๐ค๐ซ
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