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.

Best things to do in Seville

Seville has that dangerous combination of being both wildly beautiful and very easy to wander on foot. Most of the best things to do in Seville sit within a small radius around the cathedral and the river.

New Year's Eve events in Spain 2025

New Year’s Eve events in Spain come thick and fast, so if you still don’t have a plan, there’s plenty to jump on at short notice.

The Spanish town celebrating New Year’s Eve in summer

Bérchules, tucked into the Alpujarra, is a Spanish town that celebrates New Year’s Eve in summer.

New Year’s Eve traditions in Spain

New Year’s Eve traditions in Spain feel both homely and theatrical, with families glued to the same clock and strangers hugging in the street two minutes later. What is the Spanish tradition for New Year’s Eve?How to eat the 12 grapes at midnightWhy Spain eats 12 grapes on New Year’s EveWhere t

Day of the Three Kings in Spain: dates, parades and traditions

Spain’s festive season doesn’t end on Christmas Day.

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5 lesser-known Spanish desserts to try

If you’ve already ticked off churros and flan, it’s time to go regional. Across Spain, you’ll find festival pastries, creamy classics and delicate almond sweets that locals adore but many visitors never spot.

Living in Melilla: daily life, neighbourhoods and what to expect

Melilla is a compact Spanish city on the Moroccan coast with sandy urban beaches and handsome modernist façades. With Melilla's population around 87,000, the city boasts a layered mix of Spanish, Amazigh and Moroccan culture.

Living in Ceuta: safety, cost of living and what it's like

Living in Ceuta: everyday life, neighbourhoods and what to expect

Living in Ceuta means settling in a Spanish autonomous city on the North African coast at the mouth of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Things to do in Melilla, what to eat and where to stay

This city on the North African coast has been getting attention lately, thanks to recently being voted the most underrated city in Spain. If you’re plotting things to do in Melilla, picture a compact seaside hub where modernist facades meet a walled old town and sandy beaches.

Living in Murcia: everyday life, neighbourhoods and costs

Murcia is a sunny university city in south‑east Spain, ringed by fertile market gardens and within easy reach of the Costa Cálida. Tapas bars spill out around Plaza de las Flores, and serious produce flows through Mercado de Verónicas.