Category Archives: italy

Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches photo

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Cadogan’s guide to Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches, 10th edition, features a Lodge Photo image on page 9, at the bottom. This is image IT-B-0111 from Tuscany. Related Posts:Siena Palio horse selection videoLinks golf travel sectionAn afternoon in San Gimignano, … Continue reading →

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Villa Vignamaggio and the Mona Lisa controversy

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Villa Vignamaggio is a charming restored renaissance villa just outside the town of Greve in Chianti. It’s a beautiful location, is exceptionally photogenic and they make great wine… what more could you ask for? How about also being the birthplace … Continue reading →

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Car rental agencies and recommendations

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Some have asked for recommendations of websites or agencies they should try for car rentals in Europe. Not all rental car companies are equal — San Francisco CA Here are the sites I use: Related Posts:Amex rental car insurance revisitedWhen … Continue reading →

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The story behind the picture: Joust Of The Saracens

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

On the front page of Lodge Photo is a crop from a photo showing a man on a horse with a lance, tilting at a strange target. It’s one of a sequence of four: This is the Giostra del Saracino … Continue reading →

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Renting a car in Europe: a traveler’s guide

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Millions of people rent cars every year, but if you’re not familiar with renting in Europe there are a few things that will smooth the path of your vacation. Tip One: Car rental might not be necessary In many European … Continue reading →

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The story behind the picture: Villa Vignamaggio

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Every great photograph tells a story, but I often find it interesting to read the story behind the photograph — and hence this occasional series of posts. This time it is the turn of an image that has frequently appeared … Continue reading →

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An afternoon in San Gimignano, Tuscany

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

I uploaded some new photographs of San Gimignano recently, a small town between Florence and Siena (on the road to Volterra) that has become famous for its medieval towers — “The Manhattan Of Tuscany”, as some tours call it. It’s … Continue reading →

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Should I really rent a car in Italy? What about the price of gas, parking, license etc.

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

I got some follow-up questions to the article on renting a car in Europe. It seems this is a topic that causes some anxiety, so some additional tips are in order. Yes, gas is somewhere between $7 and $8 a … Continue reading →

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Front Cover of Cadogan Italy Property Guide

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Mathew Lodge

One of my images of Villa Vignamaggio appears on the front cover of the Cadogan / Sunday Times guide to buying property in Italy. Here it is: This image was sold by an agency, and often the challenge is finding the … Continue reading →

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