Cesca Rampley

Culture vulture from London with a passion for all things foodie. I’ve lived abroad for almost 10 years, floating from one magical place to another. I studied literature at university in the eclectic city of Brighton, and since then, I’ve been hooked on keeping up with what to do, see, and, of course, eat. I’m a firm believer in appreciating and learning from local cultures, travelling responsibly, and giving new things a go with an open mind and a healthy dose of curiosity. I try to share useful tips, local insights and a bit of honest know-how, so you can make the most of wherever you find yourself.

Italy home to world’s best city for night-time travel

Italy has quietly picked up a new global title.

Cinque Terre vs Amalfi Coast: which Italian coast is better

When it comes to Amalfi Coast vs Cinque Terre, the decision isn’t as straightforward as the postcards make it seem.

Best cities to visit in northern Italy

Northern Italy is compact enough to explore easily by train, but varied enough that you can go from Alpine peaks to lagoon cities in a matter of hours. If you’re trying to narrow down the best cities to visit in northern Italy, it helps to start with the heavy hitters.

Cinque Terre's towns: choosing the right one

The Cinque Terre towns are five villages that sit along a jagged stretch of Ligurian coastline in northwest Italy.

10 places to discover on Lake Maggiore, Italy

Best places to explore on Lake Maggiore: 10 Italian towns with real character

Life around the lake moves at its own pace, shaped by ferry timetables, mountain light and long lunches that drift into the afternoon.

Come and discover one of the most picturesque villages in all of Italy

Vernazza, Cinque Terre: what to see

Vernazza is one of the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre, perched along the Ligurian coast.

Food to eat at Easter in Italy: pies, cookies and lamb

Easter in Italy is less about chocolate bunnies and more about long, noisy lunches built around recipes people have been making for generations.

Best places to visit in northern Italy

Northern Italy is a different creature from Rome and the south.

10 Italian Easter cakes and desserts

Easter in Italy is one of those moments when family and food take centre stage.

Did Harry Styles buy a house in Italy’s ‘Dying City’? Life in an 11‑person village

There’s been plenty of chatter over the past couple of years about Harry Styles quietly buying a house in a tiny Italian hill town with just 11 inhabitants.