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.

Inside the cheapest place to buy a home in Italy

A place in the province of Biella in northern Italy’s Piedmont region is identified by idealista as the cheapest municipality in Italy for buying a home in the second quarter of 2026. Average asking prices are €331 per m², compared with a national average of €1,903 per m² for the same period.Th

Inside the world’s largest bamboo labyrinth in Italy

Just outside Parma, tucked into the Emilian countryside, there’s a place that quietly claims a world record. The world’s largest bamboo labyrinth is far more than a novelty maze.

Best places to live in Italy in 2026 for foreigners

Italy still attracts remote workers, retirees and professionals in large numbers, and the search for the best places to live in Italy hasn’t slowed down in 2026. The reality, though, is a little less glossy than the brochure version.

Italy’s only car-free town

There is only one place in the country that can claim the title of Italy’s only car-free town. No traffic lights, no engines idling, no delivery vans edging through narrow lanes.

Best towns and villages to visit in Sicily

Sicily is dotted with small historic centres that sit on cliffs, hide behind medieval walls or spill gently towards the sea.

Italy’s hardest and easiest cities to buy a home in 2026

Italy’s residential property market set a new milestone in the first quarter of 2026.

What to do in Italy in July 2026: best summer events and festivals

July sits at the heart of the Italian summer and is traditionally the month packed with open-air events: fireworks over the lagoon, opera under the stars, jazz concerts in medieval alleyways, and a horse race that lasts less than ninety seconds but carries a year’s worth of passion. The journey stretches across the country, taking in Venice, Rome, Naples, Siena, Perugia and Genoa. Here’s what to do in Italy in July 2026.