Charlatan Embarks on the Halls & Corridors of Global Power
Charlatan Embarks on the Halls & Corridors of Global Power
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.
Hong Kong: Fortune's Bazaar
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
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
The Ritz London
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
Trianon Palace 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
Four Seasons Prague
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
The Sahara Desert
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
Florence Italy
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 Boston
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
Four Seasons Lion Palace St. Petersburg
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.
Make sense of the week's news. Charlatan reviews the worldview.
Make sense of the week's news. Charlatan reviews the worldview.