Category Archives: tuscany

What is Chianti Classico wine?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Mathew Lodge

A trip to Tuscany inevitably means a glass of red Chianti Classico for most visitors. But what makes a Chianti wine special? Chianti Classico must come from grapes grown in a strictly defined area of the Chianti hills between Florence … Continue reading →

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Siena Palio horse selection video

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Mathew Lodge

We recently got back from a photo trip to Tuscany, where we got to see the July Siena Palio. This short (1 min 30 sec) video gives you a glimpse of the intense emotions of the Sienese around their favorite … Continue reading →

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Set up your iPhone for Europe and save money

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Mathew Lodge

Travelling with your AT&T iPhone to Europe? Here’s how you can make sure it works when you get there and avoid a giant bill when you get back. Who doesn’t like to save money? First, a quick note for Verizon … Continue reading →

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Sienese Flag Throwing: Story Behind The Picture

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

Eagle (Aquilla) contrade members and their shadows, Siena, Tuscany You might be forgiven for wondering what is going on in this photograph. It is a vertical view down onto the heads of a bunch of grown men in medieval yellow silk outfits waving large flags. You can only tell they’re … Continue reading →

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Story behind the picture: Tuscan Plain from Volterra

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

This photo recently featured as the travel section lead in Links Best Of Golf magazine, and was taken from a ruined monastery on the edge of Volterra, Tuscany. The town itself is at the top of a rocky outcrop west … Continue reading →

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Links golf travel section

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

Links Best Of Golf magazine features a Lodge Photo image to head up its travel section in the Summer 2010 issue (page 65): Related Posts:Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches photoAn afternoon in San Gimignano, TuscanySiena Palio horse selection videoStory behind … Continue reading →

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What is Super Tuscan wine?

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

For many, Tuscan wine means Chianti — but Super Tuscan wines have been growing strongly in popularity, and increasingly appear on US wine lists. So what is a Super Tuscan, anyway? Super Tuscans started out as high quality wines from … Continue reading →

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