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.

Top student neighbourhoods in Rome for students

Where to live in Rome: best student areas for 2025

If you’re heading to Rome for uni, you’ve got loads of choices when it comes to the best neighbourhood to live in Rome as a student. Most international students end up at places like Sapienza, LUISS, or Roma Tre, and each uni shapes its own little pocket of city life.

Study in Rome: a down-to-earth guide to unis, costs & life

There’s nowhere quite like Rome for a student adventure, where ancient ruins and buzzing piazzas set the scene for daily life.

Barga: a guide to Italy's 'little Scotland'

Tucked away in the rolling hills of northern Tuscany, Barga is one of those small Italian towns that quietly wins you over.

Living in Palermo: insight into costs, areas & local life

Palermo is one of those places that refuses to be pinned down. With a population circling 650,000, Sicily’s capital is all about contrasts.

Unique and authentic dishes from Southern Italy

Southern Italy doesn’t make a big fuss—food’s woven into the day almost without thinking.

The 6 cheapest cities in Italy to live in

6 cheapest cities in Italy to live 2025

If you’re planning a move to Italy but don’t fancy blowing your budget on big-city living in places like Rome or Milan, you’re not alone.

Cheapest Italian villages to live in 2025

Finding your feet in Italy doesn’t have to mean shelling out for a city flat or jostling with tourists on the coast.

Living in an Italian village: the reality of rural life

There’s something a bit magical about life in an Italian village.

The best place to live in Italy with a family

Best cities to live in Italy for families

Moving to Italy with family in tow is one of those ideas that sounds like a daydream, but it’s a more grounded and rewarding choice than you might imagine. Beyond the visions of la dolce vita, Italy offers a lifestyle that is genuinely family-centric.

The best rural places to live in Italy

While Italy’s city life thrums with energy and history, there’s something quietly captivating about the countryside. Think rolling hills dotted with olive groves, vineyards that seem to stretch for miles, and rural villages where every neighbour knows your name.