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 lists nine key factors to consider when buying either an old or modern property to retire to in Italy...
Uniqueness and Quirkiness
Wh…
John Bensalhia profiles the Top 10 Best Selling Italian Music Artists and acts *
Mina, 150 million
The chameleon-like, three-octave range of Mina has…
John Bensalhia looks at some of the events and festivals seeing out Spring in 2018
Spring's about to give way to Summer, so there's a strong emphasis…
John Bensalhia goes back to nature as he checks out some of the events happening in Italy this April...
We're going back to nature this month as a num…
One of the most important aspects of choosing a new home is convenience. Living in a remote area has plenty going for it such as peace and quiet, but…
Spring into action for the new season with John Bensalhia, who discovers some great events and festivals coming your way this March...
With the advent…
DO carry the right documents with you
You'll need a number of these in your glove compartment. Obviously, you'll require a full, valid EU driving lice…
Love is... carnivals, tradition, and good old Valentine's Day. John Bensalhia plucks the heartstrings of some February festivals this year...
It may b…
2018 is set to be an exciting year in Italy's most popular region. Enjoy this roundup of the top events and festivals all around Tuscany this year.…
The new year launches the calendar of Italian events with a celebratory feel. John Bensalhia reports...
Christmas is over. The turkey has been eaten.…
If you want to be where the action is for retirement in Italy, then you won't go far wrong with Trentino.
This autonomous Italian province is well kno…
Get in the festive spirit with John Bensalhia, who looks at this month's Christmassy-influenced events (and others, of course!)
It's inevitable that D…
Le Marche is the ultimate retirement getaway for anyone seeking the good life.
Whether you're after good food, drink or culture, you…
John Bensalhia rounds off the Autumn season for 2017 with a choice of events and festivals to satisfy all tastes
This month's crop of events has a par…
Ethical Photography Festival
Lodi, 7th - 29th October 2017
How to learn about current social issues? Watching the news, perhaps? Leafing through the n…
John Bensalhia welcomes in an eclectic selection of Italian festivals and events for this October
October 2017 sees a big bundle of interesting and va…
Lazio offers a multitude of attractions for people looking to retire to Italy. If you're looking for a place that has good weather, even in the Winter…
John Bensalhia sees out the Summer season in style as he looks at what September has in store for Italian festivals and events...
Tradition is high on…
For a retirement full of good Italian scenery, food and company, you won't go wrong with the beautiful destination of Campania.
Campania was once conj…
John Bensalhia lists some of the top music events and festivals coming to Italy in the coming months. Spanning everything from opera and classical to…