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Cesca Rampley

Culture vulture from London with a passion for all things foodie, I’ve spent over six years living in Spain, exploring the country’s diverse regions and cities. 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.

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How to avoid being turned away when visiting Spain

Spain’s passport rules for non‑EU visitors are reported to be enforced more strictly at airports and ports, with airlines carrying out detailed checks before boarding.For non‑EU visitors, especially Britons heading for a break on the Spanish coast or in a big city, it has become important to underst
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Ryanair warns of passport queue chaos at Spanish airports this summer

Holiday flights from the UK and Ireland to Spain are heading into peak season just as a new EU border system beds in. Ryanair has warned that passengers face “passport queue chaos” at some of Spain’s busiest airports this summer, as the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) coincides with school holiday
VAT on tourist rentals to 21%

Spain set to raise VAT on tourist rentals to 21%

Spain’s government is preparing a new housing package that combines a sharp increase in VAT on tourist rentals with measures to extend and stabilise rental contracts, presented as part of its response to the country’s housing crisis.Spain’s new housing push: why it matters if you own or rentThe Span