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.

Living in a trullo: real life in Puglia’s stone houses

Imagine swapping your usual four walls for a whitewashed roundhouse with a quirky pointy hat, right in the heel of Italy’s boot.

Top ten Italian pasta dishes you should try

Italy and pasta go hand in hand—it's not a cliché, it's just the simple truth.

Classic pasta dishes to eat in Southern Italy

Pasta dishes in Southern Italy are all about sun-soaked ingredients, sharp flavours and the kind of recipes that have been handed down in local dialects for generations.

Six essential pasta dishes to eat in Central Italy

Central Italy is where rustic countryside flavours collide with city flair, and the region’s pasta dishes are all about bold simplicity and proudly local ingredients.

popular italian pasta dishes in north italy

Real pasta of Northern Italy: classic dishes & their stories

Northern Italy’s pasta scene is all about comfort, richness and an eye for proper detail. The region’s love affair with creamy sauces, eggy fresh pastas, and plenty of cheese shines through in each dish, with local ingredients giving classics their unmistakable northern twist.

Student life in Rome: flatshares and fun on a budget

The city draws students from across the globe, thanks to a line-up of top universities in Rome for international students, such as Sapienza, LUISS, and John Cabot University, all promising quality learning with a real buzz of international perspectives.

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.