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The Cuban Revolution

One culture. Two currencies? Charlatan checks-in to Cuba’s new Gran Hotel Manzana, and experiences the collision between communism and the new market capitalism.

One Night in Bangkok

Thailand's Coup d'état

Charlatan checked in to the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok in 2014, and stumbled onto a political crisis and coup d’état. Ten years on, Thailand’s fight for democracy forges on.

Canada Strong

The True North Strong & Free

How prime minister Mark Carney’s landslide victory and big dollars intend to block US annexation, and unite, secure, protect, and rebuild Canada.

The Hungarian Rhapsody

Four Seasons Budapest

As Graham Palace faces Buda Castle, culture and nationalism square off in the second act of a unique and remarkable experiment in Hungary.

A New Argentina

Four Seasons Buenos Aires

It’s the birthplace of the Tango. Charlatan checks-in to the Four Seasons Buenos Aires and discovers the spirit of Eva Parón in lock step with the most diverse nation of immigrants in the world.

The Big Smoke

Corinthia London

Its the world's most visited city. Contributor MATTHEW FLACKS opts for a staycation in a quixotic enclave in cosmpolitan London.

CHARLATAN

The Exposé of Politics & Style

Places

The Cuban Revolution

One culture. Two currencies? Charlatan checks-in to Cuba’s new Gran Hotel Manzana, and experiences the collision between communism and the new market capitalism.

One Night in Bangkok

Charlatan checked in to the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok in 2014, and stumbled onto a political crisis and coup d’état. Ten years on, Thailand’s fight for democracy forges on.

Canada Strong

How prime minister Mark Carney’s landslide victory and big dollars intend to block US annexation, and unite, secure, protect, and rebuild Canada.

The Hungarian Rhapsody

As Graham Palace faces Buda Castle, culture and nationalism square off in the second act of a unique and remarkable experiment in Hungary.

A New Argentina

It’s the birthplace of the Tango. Charlatan checks-in to the Four Seasons Buenos Aires and discovers the spirit of Eva Parón in lock step with the most diverse nation of immigrants in the world.

The Big Smoke

Its the world's most visited city. Contributor MATTHEW FLACKS opts for a staycation in a quixotic enclave in cosmpolitan London.

Hong Kong: Fortune's Bazaar

One China. Two Systems? Charlatan checks in to the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and discovers a command economy colliding with free market capitalism.

Puttin' on the Ritz

Charlatan checks out the neoclassical masterpiece in the heart of London and learns why this hotel's customs feel tried, true, and contemporary.

The Bride of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles was signed at Trinon Palace. Charlatan checks-in to the Waldorf Astoria and learns that power is where power goes.

The Prague Sonata

Czechia is the newest name for the Czech Republic, and the latest incarnation for the Kingdom of Bohemia. Charlatan checks in to Four Seasons Prague and discovers a progressive & enchantingly modern world.

Lords of the Atlas

How did Morocco avert the Arab Spring? Charlatan travels to Africa and discovers a savvy constitutional monarch, a vibrant cosmopolitan culture, and the kismit of both at the resplendent La Sultana Marrakesh.

Lost in Florence

I'ts the birthplace of the Renaissance. Contributor BRENDA WENSIL visits tItaly's Plaza del Duomo and discovers the paintings, masters, and poets at the heart of every age.

The InterContinental Effect

The InterContinental Hotel has commandeered Boston’s revolutionary harbor in a way the Redcoats never could. With accomodation, soft skills and next level concierge on a cosmopolitan seaport.

City of Czars

Peter the Great preferred humble accommodations, but Catherine the Great would've approved. Charlatan checks in to the sumptuous Four Seasons St. Petersburg for a peek at Imperial Russia.