Ntsiki Biyela is the winemaker, director, and sole owner of Aslina Wines, a brand she founded in 2016 in honor of her late grandmother, Aslina. We sat down with her to hear more about her work, wine, and the best nature escapes in Cape Town, South Africa.

Miami has been named the “Magic City'' because of its rapid growth in population and popularity, yet the real magic of this metropolis is its rich multicultural makeup.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Silvana B., shares her highlights from the Philippines.

We’re zooming in on our community’s favorite places in Ambergris Caye and San Ignacio, two of Belize's most enchanting havens that offer distinct yet complementary experiences.

Los Angeles often gets lost in its identity as Tinseltown, La-La Land, home to the rich and famous. Beyond the glitz and glam of the city, however, lies evidence of its history and presence as a diverse and cultural hub.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Krista M., shares her highlights from San Cristobel, Mexico.

The perfect trip in San Sebastian is spent wandering its beautiful cobbled streets, indulging in pintxos (small bar snacks that are an integral part of the local culture), savoring Txakoli wine, and connecting with the surrounding nature. In other words, it’s a city to enjoy life's simple pleasures, which sounds pretty good to us.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Emma Brode, shares her highlights from the Faroe Islands.

“In my opinion, Boston is the Goldilocks city,” says ECT Clubhouse member Julia Perry. “Not too big, not too small, but just right. With delicious food, plenty to do, and four incredibly distinct seasons to visit, it has everything you're looking for.”

While its inclusive atmosphere is a point of pride and celebration, its reputation as a place for freedom has contributed to a wealth of tourism issues. So how can you make sure you’re being a benefit to this dynamic city and not a burden?

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Ashley Galvin, owner of Homestead Modern, shares her highlights in Joshua Tree.

It is no secret that Colombia is a personal favorite of El Camino Travel, and Cartagena in particular holds a special magic that we wish everyone could experience. Situated on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, its coastal location, cobbled streets, and fusion of Indigenous, Spanish, and African cultures make it unlike anywhere else.

North, south, east, and west have one thing in common—they all start in Istanbul, the center of the world. Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus Strait, with the confluence of the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean to the south, Asia to the east, and Europe to the west. In the words of our travel expert, Eric Monkaba: “You can feel it. You’re in two places at once. It’s indescribable.”

Driven in part by the popularity of K-beauty and the explosive rise of K-pop and K-dramas in recent years, Seoul has emerged as a global trendsetter and influential cultural hub. There’s a lot to cover and we couldn’t possibly contain it all here—but it’s a great place to start if we do say ourselves.

Kaya Byinshii is a Rwandan musician and actress based in Kigali. Her music is a fusion of soul, blues, folk, and Rwandan traditional rhythm. We sat down with Kaya to hear about her work, the music scene in Kigali, why it’s an exciting time and place to be creative, and where we should go when we’re in the city.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, travel advisor, Malak Yacout, shares her highlights from Antigua and Barbuda.

All cities have their must-see sights—and Copenhagen is no different. But beyond the iconic attractions of Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, and Amalienborg, there’s plenty more to discover when viewed from a local’s perspective.

Reem Hamed is an Egyptian designer, born and raised in Cairo. She’s the founder and Creative Director of RAMLA, a footwear brand founded in 2017 with the aim of reviving a lost culture and empowering women artisans. We sat down with her to hear more about her building a ‘Made in Egypt’ brand, female creativity in Cairo, and her favorite hidden gems.

We’ve purposefully chosen to craft this guide away from the typical resort areas to showcase the best of Jamaica’s diversity—which ranges from its pulsing capital city, majestic Blue Mountains, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls—by focusing on Kingston, Portland, and Treasure Beach.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, photographer, Marisa Vitale, shares her notes from the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail in Japan.