John Bensalhia
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John is a freelance journalist who has contributed to various magazines and websites for more than 12 years. Born in London in 1974, he went on to complete an English degree at university and then gained a diploma in Magazine Journalism in 1999. Since then he has written about a wide variety of subjects including ports and harbours, franchising, builders' merchants, tractors, arboriculture, the TV programme Doctor Who, motorcycles, sports, DIY, and of course, Italy! When not writing, his hobbies include travel, films, cooking, gardening, and playing the drums. See more of his work here.
Articles by John Bensalhia
Mon, 03/02/2020 - 16:42
John Bensalhia samples some of the best events and festivals in the first month of the Spring season
With Spring coming into view, March brings a cho…
Mon, 02/10/2020 - 13:03
John Bensalhia enters the carnival season of the year, along with festivals that celebrate everything from chocolate to boats
It's carnival time, and…
Wed, 01/22/2020 - 08:55
Buying a property in Italy isn't all about retiring or seeking a new country to start a new life. Sometimes, it's all about embarking on a new busines…
Tue, 01/07/2020 - 03:44
Italian TV continues to make it big around the world. Some of its most popular telly exports are sold to eager stations around the world. Many of thes…
Wed, 01/01/2020 - 10:03
John Bensalhia is your resident DJ for the night, as he picks some notable Italian musicians to hit the UK charts...
Italian music artists have enjoy…
Sun, 12/29/2019 - 18:56
John Bensalhia kicks off 2020 with a selection of Italian events and festivals occurring this January...
New month. New year. New decade.
The 00s an…
Mon, 12/16/2019 - 11:47
With the Christmas and New Year season drawing in, there are many reasons to seek out the nearest pub or bar in Italy. A well-earned break between Chr…
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 06:19
Ho, ho, how would you like to read about some fantastic festive festivals in Italy this December? John Bensalhia reports.
With Christmas approaching,…
Wed, 10/30/2019 - 06:19
John Bensalhia warms up November with a choice of appetising Italian events...
This month's collection of events and festivals sees a good chunk of f…
Thu, 10/24/2019 - 00:47
John Bensalhia samples five of the most popular traditional Italian savoury pies...
While Italy is well known for its pizza and its freshly baked brea…
Tue, 10/01/2019 - 03:22
John Bensalhia helps to draw in the Autumn days and nights with a selection of great October events and festivals...
October's batch of things to do a…
Tue, 09/03/2019 - 05:53
John Bensalhia kicks off the Autumn season with a strong-line up of Italian events and festivals coming your way this September.
September has arrived…
Wed, 07/31/2019 - 11:11
John Bensalhia sets course for a wide-ranging choice of events in Italy this August
Writing these monthly event guides highlights the sheer diversity…
Tue, 07/02/2019 - 06:21
John Bensalhia provides some handy hints for train travel luggage handling...
Off on holiday this year? Sandy beaches, peaceful countryside, all the s…
Tue, 06/25/2019 - 04:58
John Bensalhia is your ticket master for a beginner's guide to train travel in fares in Italy. Plus, the all-important question: how do Italian fare p…
Tue, 06/18/2019 - 05:55
Somewhere to retreat to after a hard day at the office. Somewhere to plant flowers and vegetables. Somewhere for the kids to play. Somewhere to have o…
Wed, 05/29/2019 - 06:08
John Bensalhia tells a tale of June 2019 Italian events and festivals...
Hello Summertime!
The Summer season begins with a wealth of event treasures.…
Thu, 05/09/2019 - 03:41
John Bensalhia serves up some of the best Italian starters and soups to satisfy all tastes...
Italian meals are known worldwide for their high quality…
Tue, 04/30/2019 - 04:24
John Bensalhia packs a lot into the month of May with a wide range of event and festival subjects ranging from the piano to the farm
Italy is covering…
Mon, 04/01/2019 - 18:08
John Bensalhia greets the Spring season in Italy with some traditional events...
Spring is officially here. After the Winter season has shuffled off f…