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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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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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Bastides: Taxes and Real-Estate Speculation in Medieval France

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

North-by-North-west of Toulouse, the Lot and Dordogne departmentare a joy to behold: well-preserved medieval towns called Bastides with their neat churches, gridiron layouts and square covered markets cling to the limestone banks of the rivers for which the regions are … Continue reading →

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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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Chateau de Biron: Story Behind The Picture

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Chateau de Biron is in the Dordogne region of France, south of Bordeaux in the South-Western corner of the country. Started in the 12th century, the chateau was in the hands of one family for 800 years, the Gontaut-Biron, and enhanced … 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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Malbec, the “Black Wine” of Cahors

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Ask for a glass of wine in any bar in South-Western France, and the chances are you’ll get Vin de Cahors (pronounced “Ca-hoares”), which will be at least 70% Malbec. Ironically, Malbec is now better known in the US thanks … Continue reading →

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