“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown and accept whatever comes in the spirit in which the gods may offer it....." Baghdad Sketches, Freya Stark

Welcome to Episode #124:

Today I take you on a journey through a few travel experiences that have a left a wonderful impression on my life as a writer and lover of Italy.

These are a handful of moments that captured the essence of travel and what I truly appreciate and love about the Italian culture and visiting Italy.

The places that called me on the travel journeys in Italy, that are mentioned today.... The Venetian Lagoon, Venice, Padova, Torino, Sperlonga, Campania, Rome, Lake Garda, Milano….. and Paris

Enjoy x

If you are interested in another kind of rabbit hole, I mention these podcasts along the way....

Art & Love: Peggy Guggenheim Part 1

Art & Love: Peggy Guggenheim Part 2

Moments in Italy: Caffes & Coffee Bars, Turin Italy

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'Seascapes" for mood music.....

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Links to Episodes that I mention in this podcast:

Art & Love: Peggy Guggenheim Part 1

Art & Love: Peggy Guggenheim Part 2

Moments in Italy: Caffes & Coffee Bars, Turin Italy

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"There's just something about sitting at a cafe, and the food, and the culture that just, it's not like anything else in the world" - Erica D'Arcangelo

Welcome to Episode #123,

Today I share an enriching and beautiful conversation with Erica D’Arcangelo, host of Pizza Story Podcast. So this is a tale about pizza, family, heritage and Italy.

Erica’s first book was written in honour of her Grandfathers journey as an Italian immigrant from Abruzzo Italy to America - A Story about Pizza. She is also an author of a series of children’s books about her favourite subject Pizza.

We talk about many things, family, traditions, values, creativity, Italy, Italian culture in America, Pizza and Erica’s favourite places to visit in Italy, and her favourite Pizzeria in Liguria.

Listen to our recent conversation Episode #34 on Pizza Story Podcast!

Website: A Story About Pizza

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https://www.instagram.com/astoryaboutpizza/

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Today's end music - 'Chances'

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"One summer morning, my husband, son, and I arrived by car from Sirmione and spent the day wandering through the city’s walkable center. Verona revealed itself slowly, with Roman ruins beside medieval churches, Renaissance palaces glowing in the sun, and piazzas alive with the laughter of locals. The soft pink of its buildings shimmered in the warmth, giving the city a dreamy, romantic air" - Katerina Ferrara, Venice and the Veneto Ultimate Festival & Travel Guide

Today is a fun conversation with Katerina Ferrara about her connection to Italy and how she immersed herself in traveling and exploring the many places you can go in Italy on a unique travel adventure.

We talk about Katerina’s journey falling in love with Italy, learning the language and discovering the magic of the festival days while on holiday in Italy. There is much to enjoy and celebrate. Soon after Katerina researched the many traditions, the food and wine festivals, the holy days and the saints days for her Travel Guides on Italy.

Katerina loves to immerse herself in a place and discover the heart of the location. Katerina has captured the magic of the festival days and the time to celebrate with the locals while in Sicily, Puglia or Venice. Katerina is great traveler and seeker of Italy and shares her experiences and discoveries on the Immersion Travel Podcast and on there is so much more on her information packed website.

Enjoy this Conversation and do check the Shownotes below for all of the special details and places that were mentioned in today’s show.

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Visit - Katerina Ferrara

Instagram - Katerina Ferrara

Get your hand on Katerina’s Travel Guides for Immersive Travel and Festivals in Italy

Immersion Travel Podcast on You Tube

Immersion Travel Podcast on Apple Podcasts

Immersion Travel Podcast on Spotify

Shownotes at MichelleJohnston.life

A Writer in Italy Instagram

Substack - At My Table

Michelle’s Books

© 2025 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and life
Music Composed by Richard Johnston © 2025

Today's end music - 'Chances'

Richard's Music is available on Spotify and Apple Music - Album 4240

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