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.
Living in Abruzzo, Italy, can feel refreshingly grounded: beaches and mountain towns are part of the same region, housing costs sit well below the national average, and smaller cities still have a proper everyday rhythm. It is not, however, a shortcut to an effortless life abroad.
Sardinia is often reduced to its beaches, yet the island’s smaller towns are where the detail lives: medieval lanes, fishing harbours, local wine, island ferries and archaeological sites sitting a short drive from the coast. The best villages to visit in Sardinia are spread widely, so it pays t