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
Tue, 08/01/2017 - 04:56
Bringing Italy sunshine, August's list of events will put a smile on many a face. John Bensalhia reports...
It may be the last chance to enjoy the sun…
Tue, 07/25/2017 - 04:29
John Bensalhia is your guide to some of the main methods of transport in Sicily, and what to know when travelling around the region...
BUSES
Look…
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 06:01
Welcome to Sicily! If you're seeking a good property to retire to in Italy, then Sicily holds a good number of cards. When compiling this month's list…
Tue, 07/04/2017 - 05:39
John Bensalhia conducts a search into what events and festivals are taking place this month in Italy!
Summer's heating up, and so are the festivals ta…
Tue, 06/20/2017 - 02:57
Emilia Romagna is one of Italy's jewels, and makes for a lovely place to retire to and settle down in. It's a place that holds plenty of appeal, inclu…
Thu, 06/01/2017 - 08:36
The Summer season arrives in Italy this year, as John Bensalhia checks out some notable festivals and events
Summer has reached us again, and June se…
Tue, 05/23/2017 - 03:56
Pignolo
Let's travel back a little in time to the era of the Middle Ages.
In this period, it's said that the Pignolo wine was around even then. Origin…
Thu, 05/18/2017 - 05:09
Friuli is a place for all seasons. It has attracted the attention of writer Ernest Hemingway who wrote of the wonders of Lignano Sabbiadoro. Its quiet…
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 04:33
John Bensalhia takes a look at some of the events in bloom in Italy this May
May is the apex of the Spring season with fruits and flowers in bloom. Ap…
Wed, 04/19/2017 - 08:45
John Bensalhia takes to Tuscany to find 10 tip-top properties...
This regular series of retirement articles moves to the lavish location of Tuscany. T…
Tue, 04/11/2017 - 04:18
John Bensalhia guides you through the places to be and events to attend this Easter...
EASTER EATS
Italians pride themselves in their delicious Easter…
Tue, 04/04/2017 - 04:52
With Spring well and truly hitting its stride, John Bensalhia surveys some of the best things to see and do this April...
April is an especially busy…
Mon, 03/27/2017 - 13:25
John Bensalhia shows you round some fantastic properties to suit all requirements and prices in Abruzzo and Molise
Having reached retirement, you're c…
Tue, 03/21/2017 - 06:08
John Bensalhia takes you on a tour of some the key experiences and events to enjoy in Abruzzo and Molise...
The Ultimate Abruzzo Experience
Two enthus…
Sun, 02/26/2017 - 16:36
Put a Spring in your step at some great Italian festivals this March! John Bensalhia reports...
With Spring in the air, March is full of sunny optimis…
Mon, 02/20/2017 - 08:32
Looking to retire to Veneto? Then here are 10 great properties that will suit all requirements from country homes to villas! John Bensalhia reports.
A…
Tue, 01/31/2017 - 16:37
Love and carnivals are in the air along with plenty of other great Italian February festivals! John Bensalhia takes you through what's on this month..…
Thu, 01/19/2017 - 06:44
From wine tasting to cookery courses, and from sailing to walking, here are eight great ways for anyone to live like a local in the amazing area of Um…
Tue, 01/03/2017 - 04:14
John Bensalhia kicks off 2017 with a look at some of the best events and festivals to see, enjoy and do in Italy this January
Welcome to 2017! And if…
Wed, 12/21/2016 - 03:07
What is Hanukkah?
It's a Jewish festival that lasts for eight days in December. It's a festival that marks the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jer…