Category Archives: Italy

Florence Surges Toward a Flourishing Future

by Sharon King Hoge in Global Traveler Nov 9, 2023 At one time Florence was politically, economically and culturally one of the most important cities in Europe. Founded in a grid configuration in 59 B.C. as a colony for Roman soldiers, by … Continue reading

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AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME GALA 2023

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 New York Social Diaries Guests at the American Academy in Rome’s annual gala. PARTY PICTURES• BY: SHARON HOGE All roads led to the American Academy in Rome annual gala with guests entering the Altman Building through a series of “gates” … Continue reading

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A SPECTACULAR TRIP FOR A SPECTACULAR CAUSE FLORENCE, LUCCA, AND VENICE

– by Sharon King Hoge Those participating on the adventurous trip, always referred to as friends by AFV, gathered together this October in Italy. The American Friends of Versailles was thrilled to present one of the most extraordinary benefit trips … Continue reading

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The American Friends of Versailles Tour the Lakes of North Italy

New York Social Diaries, JANUARY 10, 2023 By Sharon King Hoge Aristocratic villas, sumptuous gardens, and historic sites surrounding picturesque northern Italian Lakes Garda, Iseo, Como, Orto, and Maggiore were autumn destinations on the annual tour of the American Friends of Versailles. … Continue reading

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American Friends of Versailles’ Visit to Sicily

Friday, January 6, 2017 Paint flaking from the ceiling of the Queen’s Guards Room in Versailles. by Sharon Hoge Photographs by Faith Coolidge & Sharon King HogeA new year’s resolution of the American Friends of Versailles is to raise funds … Continue reading

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Hiking with the World’s Greatest Mountaineer

Following Reinhold Messner Up a Dolomite Trail It’s the equivalent of shooting baskets with Michael Jordan, volleying with Roger Federer, playing catch with Peyton Manning, hitting a few with Jack Nicklaus — once a year Reinhold Messner leads his herd … Continue reading

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Walking on Water – Once in a Lifetime

Christo’s Extraordinary and Ephemeral “Floating Piers” It’s an incredible undertaking, a modular floating dock system covered with gleaming golden fabric bobbing gently on the water. It took 220,000 cubes + 220,000 pins + 200 anchors + 37,000 meters of rope … Continue reading

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Bauer Il Palazzo Review

If you’re going to overnight in Venice, you might as well stay in a palace right on the Grand Canal. No need for introductions to a noble family — all you have to do is check in at the revived mid-19th-century … Continue reading

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Once in a Lifetime Food Fest

Published in Huffington Post Still Time to Visit EXPO 2015 in Milan Food, one thing everyone in the world has in common, is a logical focus for the universal festival that is EXPO 2015 “Feeding the Planet; Energy for Life.” … Continue reading

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