If your personal level of happiness is defined by a finger lickin' good delicious bowl of hot pasta then you’ve got to meet chef Lorenzo Boni – the man who deserves to be called the king of everything pasta related.

Currently the Executive Chef at Barilla USA, Lorenzo is a hero for those who like to look at pasta beyond lasagna, spaghetti and mac n cheese. He grew up with a passion for Italian food in Bologna, Italy and continued to explore the rich flavours till he found his one true love for pasta.

They say you have to TASTE the culture to truly understand it — and the best kind of taste always come from the street. It’s your on-the-ground experiences that give you the most authentic insight into the exotic lands and its people.

Call it precaution, fear or just lack of curiosity, some people prefer the standard menu of their hotels instead of diving into the real deal. But there are few who would travel far and wide for the love of food.