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
Sweet tooth? John Bensalhia finds some of the best desserts to chew on in Italy, whatever the occasion...
THE SUMMER DESSERT – GELATO
By the time you…
As Summer officially begins, Italy celebrates a number of significant religious and traditional events. John Bensalhia charts some of the most notable…
John Bensalhia is your guide to some of the most notable museum and gallery destinations in Italy...
HG Wells pioneered the concept. Doctor Who achie…
Last week we started you off with a brief guide to the beloved city of Venice in part one of our series. Now we have arrived in part two as our writer…
Venice is a city that goes under many aliases. The City Of Love. The City Of Canals. Queen Of The Adriatic... The list goes on, but Venice can also la…
With the month of May marking out the Spring season as a time of fun, colour and tradition, John Bensalhia looks at some of the best examples of Itali…
ARNEIS
HISTORY: The overwhelming agreement amongst historians is that the first mentions of the white Arneis grape surfaced in the 15th century. Some…
It's Easter Time this month and there are also many other memorable events and occasions that without a doubt will put a spring in April's step. John…
Spring begins in March and Italy provides some suitably exciting and traditional events and festivals, not to mention a drop of wine and a taste of fi…
Our What’s On in Italy series, which looks at Italy’s major events and festivals each month, has added a regional spin: every month, we will…
Our What’s On in Italy series, which looks at Italy’s major events and festivals each month, has added a regional spin: every month, we will…
Our What’s On in Italy series, which looks at Italy’s major events and festivals each month, has added a regional spin: every month, we will…
John Bensalhia investigates the popularity of ceramics in Sicily, tracing the background, process and notable examples of this fine art.
One of the mo…
[Image above: Renato Guttuso, 'La Vucciria']
Welcome to John's Gallery of Sicilian-related artwork! I'll be taking you on a tour of some of the most n…
John Bensalhia shares the love to be found in Italy this month with an extra Carnival atmosphere...
The shortest month of the year manages to pack an…
Standing the test of time, the architecture of the Renaissance invokes a sense of grandeur and majesty. John Bensalhia looks at bo…
John Bensalhia kicks off the new year by looking at a selection of some of the most memorable events and festivals to warm up Italy in January.
W…
Music to the ears? John Bensalhia looks at the styles, instruments and composers of the Renaissance age.
(Read Part 1 - Introducti…
Here's a round-up of festive Christmas markets and events around Italy.
FLORENCE NOEL – Florence, December - 6 January
Knock on the door at Casa…
What's in store with Santa this month? Christmas time descends on Italy again with a sack full of festive surprises. John Bensalhia decks the halls.
I…