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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.

The most exclusive destinations to buy a property in Spain

Most exclusive places to live in Spain in 2026

Spain has no shortage of pretty seaside towns and chilled pueblos, but a handful of postcodes sit in a very different league. In 2026, the most exclusive places to live in Spain are still clustered around Madrid, Barcelona, the Costa del Sol and the Balearic Islands.
EU entry/exit system rollout

EU Entry/Exit System: how new border checks impact travellers

The European Union has begun rolling out the Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated IT system that is changing how non‑EU nationals are processed at the external borders of the Schengen Area. The move marks a shift away from manual passport stamping towards digital entry and exit records, and it
The Plaza de España in Seville

10 famous film locations in Spain to visit

Spain keeps popping up in blockbusters and binge‑worthy series, and half the time people don’t realise they’re looking at Bilbao, Madrid or Jerez rather than London, California or a distant galaxy.