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
John Bensalhia looks at a selection of some of the great Christmassy things to see and do in 2012...Live the NativityIf you happen to be in the region…
A source of laughs or a force for hygienic good? John Bensalhia gets to the bottom of the bidet...
Mention the word bidet, and there's just a ghost of…
John Bensalhia revisits Rome's Olympian moment in the spotlight, when it hosted a fondly remembered Olympic Games in the late Summer of 1960. The 1960…
Who and what should Italy notice at this year's Olympic Games? There are a good number of promising achievers, not to mention a golden age Olympic wea…
John Bensalhia looks at the facts and figures over past performances to determine the highs and lows of past Italian Olympic teams...
Most Successful…
Italy has always had a strong affinity for the jazz genre. From the early 20th century, its roots in Italian culture to the point at which today there…
Valentine's Day is nearly here, and has a special place in the heart of Italy. John Bensalhia matchmakes the history and traditions of Valentine's Day…
100 years ago, Vincenzo Peruggia stole The Mona Lisa from The Louvre. It's an audacious story that's ricocheting with conspiracy theories as to the ba…
Ring in the newWant to see 2012 in style, but don't know just where yet? John Bensalhia lists some of the big New Year's Eve events taking place acros…
With Christmas rapidly approaching once more, John Bensalhia looks at some of the many things to do, see and hear in Italy during the festive period.N…
John Bensalhia looks at some of the top motorsport events of 2012, and examines their appeal to the fans...Since it is the country that has produced s…
Are more people coming to live in Italy from other countries? Is the economic crisis a potential obstacle? What are the reasons for foreigners buying…
John Bensalhia recalls the era of the High Renaissance and looks at the work and influence of some of the great artists of that period...
The Renaiss…
Whatever your taste in music, Italy has a wide range of festivals throughout the country, throughout the year. John Bensalhia provides a list of some…
With Venice Film Festival underway, John Bensalhia looks back at this prestigious event's history and looks at what is in store this year...As the sun…
Italy: The country that's taken the crown of the biggest producer of wine in the world. But what are the factors behind this achievement? John Bensalh…