How many luxury hotels does one city need? Apparently, a lot.

From Italy to Cape Verde, we hop the globe in search of the soul of Boston.

Immerse yourself in traditional Indian culture with a visit to the ancient city of Haridwar.

Experience Jamaica’s vibrant culture and rich history in Montego Bay, the Blue Mountains, and Cockpit Country.

It wouldn’t be a visit to France without private cooking lessons and samples of to-die-for fromage.

Old-meets-new in the thrumming cities of Colombia, where you’ll get your fill of antique shopping, indigenous art history, and Cumbia music.

Experience art history, tropical rainforests, and the world’s best rum in San Juan.

Trace the history of the Mayflower with stops in London, Dartmouth, Exeter, and other history-rich cities.

To understand modern Boston, you have to look to the past.

A Boston construction mogul buys an Irish castle to celebrate his heritage with a hundred relatives.

Boston’s chief of economic development returns to his father’s home in Fogo to appreciate the simple life.

The first Massachusetts state senator of Haitian descent returns to the island where her parents were born.

A Bloomberg reporter dreams of one day immersing herself in her Chinese culture.

A Boston Ballet dancer gained a new perspective on his family after a visit to their home in Vietnam.

Things to know before you go.