Katerina Ferrara

Immersion Travel Italy

Step off the beaten path and dive into the heart of authentic Italy with the Immersion Travel Podcast. Hosted by travel expert and author Katerina Ferrera, this show takes you beyond the guidebooks to uncover vibrant festivals, rich traditions, hidden gems, and must-see destinations across Italy. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or dreaming of your first trip, you’ll discover insider tips, cultural deep dives, and expert advice to make your journey unforgettable.

Join us for festival spotlights, local stories, food experiences, and travel itineraries.

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15 November 2025

Lago Maggiore Travel Guide Episode 4 of 5: Arona, Angera, Castles, Views

Discover the magic of Lago Maggiore’s southern shores in this immersive episode of the Immersion Travel Italy Podcast. Journey with author and travel guide creator Katerina Ferrara as she explores Arona, Angera, ancient fortresses, lakeside promenades, Roman history, stunning churches, peaceful ferries, and the timeless rhythm of Italian lake life.This episode brings you into the heart of two of...

08 November 2025

Lago Maggiore Episode 3 of 5: The Central Shores – Verbania, Pallanza & Intra: Gardens, Grace, and Lakeside Life

Step aboard as the ferry glides south across Lago Maggiore, where the snowy peaks of Switzerland fade into the distance and Italy’s warmth returns in full bloom. In this third episode of our five-part Lago Maggiore Series, travel author and host Katerina Ferrara takes you through the central shores of Verbania, exploring the poetic towns of Pallanza, Intra, and the legendary Villa Taranto...

01 November 2025

Lago Maggiore Episode 2 of 5: Where Switzerland Speaks Italian – Sunshine, Serenity, and the Spirit of Ticino

Immersion Travel Italy Podcast — Lago Maggiore Series, Episode 2: Where Switzerland Speaks ItalianClose your eyes and picture this. Calm blue waters surrounded by alpine slopes and palm trees, sunlight glimmering on ancient stone, and Italian voices echoing through a Swiss piazza. Welcome to Ticino, the southern soul of Switzerland where Lago Maggiore flows north into a land that speaks Italian,...

25 October 2025

Lago Maggiore Travel: Stresa, Baveno and the Borromean Islands of Italy’s Lake District. Episode 1 of 5 Lago Maggiore Podcast Series

A five-part journey across Lago Maggiore, one of Italy’s most enchanting lakes. In this first episode, travel author Katerina Ferrara takes you beyond the guidebook and into the soul of northern Italy, exploring Stresa, Baveno, and the legendary Borromean Islands through history, beauty, and personal storytelling.From the first glimpse of Stresa’s Belle Époque promenade to quiet mornings in...

14 October 2025

Behind the Mask: Experiencing Venice Carnival with Eveline Baseggio

Ciao and welcome to Immersion Travel Italy, the podcast where we don’t just visit Italy, we experience it. Hosted by travel author and festival enthusiast Katerina Ferrara, each episode takes you deep into Italy’s heart and soul: from candlelit processions and centuries-old traditions to unforgettable festivals that bring entire communities together.🎭 In this episode, we’re heading to Venice,...

11 October 2025

Exploring Italy Through Art with Danielle Oteri

What are Italy’s must see museums for art lovers? How can travelers slow down, avoid overwhelm, and experience Italy’s masterpieces in their original settings? In this inspiring episode, travel author and host Katerina Ferrara sits down with Danielle Oteri, art historian, travel expert, and founder of Danielle Oteri’s Italy, to uncover how to experience Italy’s art, museums, and sacred spaces...

04 October 2025

Uncorking Italy: The Ultimate Fall Wine Festival Guide From Franciacorta, Marino, and Puglia to Mount Etna

Raise a glass and join me, Katerina Ferrara, for this special episode of the Immersion Travel Italy Podcast, where we dive into one of Italy’s most magical seasons: autumn wine festival season. Whether you dream of sipping sparkling Franciacorta in Lombardy, strolling the lakeside promenade in Bardolino during the Festa dell’Uva e del Vino, or tasting the very first pour of vino novello on San...

28 September 2025

Campania Uncovered: Amalfi Coast, Naples, Pompeii & Hidden Gems with Kasia Chojecki

Welcome to another episode of the Immersion Travel Italy Podcast! I’m Katerina Ferrara, travel author and host, and today I’m joined by Kasia Chojecki, creator of the Amongst Romans Podcast. Together we dive into the heart of Campania, one of Italy’s most fascinating regions, home to iconic sites like Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, and the Reggia di Caserta, as well as hidden...

20 September 2025

Immersion Travel Explained, an Interview with Wells Jones: How to Be a Gracious Tourist & Truly Experience Culture

What does it really mean to immerse yourself in a destination and truly experience its culture, even if you are only there for a short vacation? In this episode of the Immersion Travel Podcast, I sit down with travel storyteller and author Wells Jones to explore the meaning of immersion travel and how anyone can practice it.We talk about the importance of being a gracious tourist and approaching...

13 September 2025

The Real Corleone, Sicily with Giuseppe Provenzano: Walks, Waterfalls, and Warm Ricotta

Step into the real Corleone in Sicily with guest Giuseppe Provenzano, the 27 year old founder of Discover Corleone. After studying and working abroad, Giuseppe returned home with a mission to share the town’s true identity and living culture, far beyond the headlines.Corleone is a place of nature, tradition, and complex history. Giuseppe explains why the most authentic experience is not about...