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Temple Church London and The Da Vinci Code

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

Exterior of Temple Church, London (c) Copyright 2006-2010 Mathew Lodge / www.lodgephoto.com. Updated March 2010. Temple Church is a remarkable building because it has survived intact in pretty much its original form in the centre of a major city for … 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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Clos de Vougeot: Story Behind The Picture

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

The chateau of Clos de Vougeot is nestled in the vineyards of Burgundy, the area of Eastern France close to Dijon that brings us delightful red wine. Lighter than the more famous Bordeaux, I like Burgundies because of their delicacy … Continue reading →

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Renting A Car In Europe — A Summary

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

When I first wrote a blog posting about car rental, I wasn’t sure it was useful. However, the amount of email it and follow-up postings generated convinced me otherwise (So formal! You can just add comments to the postings rather … 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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