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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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Stonehenge: the story behind the picture

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

It has to be one of the most famous places on Earth, never mind the United Kingdom: the prehistoric stone circle that is Stonehenge. But if you have ever been there, you’ll have found yourself behind a low fence on … Continue reading →

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The story behind the picture: Fireworks over the Bay Bridge

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

The Bay Bridge over San Francisco Bay, and fireworks bursting in the distance. Who could have planned it better? Well, not me, that’s for sure! I drove to Yerba Buena island to take pictures of the city at night. I … 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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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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Amex rental car insurance revisited

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

In a previous posting, we’d discovered that American Express Card rental car insurance covered a lot less than in it has in the past. And we weren’t sure if we’d be covered for a claim on a “free upgrade” to … Continue reading →

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When credit card rental car insurance leaves you uncovered

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Mathew Lodge

I’m a fan of not paying for rental car CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) insurance, because it’s usually unnecessary and expensive when many credit cards already offer coverage. I’ve written before about positive experiences with American Express’ rental car insurance, but a … Continue reading →

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