Tag Archives: vacation

Plug converters / adapters for Europe

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Mathew Lodge

An extremely common question, especially for those heading to Europe for the first time, is what kind of plug adapter to use for their cameras, laptops, phones, iPads etc. In this video, I take a look at three common adapter … 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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The simple five-step guide to renting a Villa in Italy or France

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Mathew Lodge

Renting a villa in Italy, France or Spain isn’t just for millionaires or recluses. Perhaps surprisingly, villa rental can be more reasonable than staying in a hotel, especially if you’re a family a larger group (though being a millionaire does help … Continue reading →

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How to phone home from Europe

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

Phoning home from Italy, France, the UK or indeed anywhere else in Europe is easy since all countries in the European Union agreed on one standard way of making international calls. You dial two zeros (00), the country code, and … 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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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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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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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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