Where else could you bathe in mineral-rich hot springs, hike mountains, view the Northern Lights, and enjoy buzzing nightlife and a burgeoning restaurant scene? While many pass through Reykjavik on their way to witness the rest of the country’s jaw-dropping scenery, take your time to get to know more about this captivating city.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, ECT CEO, Katalina Mayorga, shares her highlights and intel from Puglia, Italy.

Discover varying takes on Portuguese dishes in old-school tavernas and hipster hangouts, wander cobbled streets adorned with graffiti art and tiled facade buildings, and balance your time between urban activities and nearby beaches and natural landscapes. You’ll soon understand why travelers return to Porto again and again. 

We’ve got you covered with the Black-owned businesses you can’t miss, plus other underrepresented- and immigrant-owned businesses paying homage to their cultures. There’s no doubt we’re sharing how to best experience this city without getting caught up in the tourists’ agenda.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Katie S., shares her highlights from Rioja, Spain.

Its visual and sensory assets make it a haven for design devotees and color aficionados—but that doesn’t mean it should be reduced to being just an Instagram backdrop.

In true ECT fashion, we’re heading off the beaten path and steering away from Mykonos and Santorini for now and bringing you recommendations for the capital city of Athens, the southern mainland peninsula of The Peloponnese, and Greece’s largest island, Crete.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Megan Ryder-Burbidge, shares her notes from Jordan.

Undeniable character, culture, and plenty of craic—we wouldn’t expect anything less from Ireland’s capital. With its newly earned culinary credentials, bracing natural surroundings, lively pub culture, and enduring charm, if there’s anywhere you’re guaranteed to have a good time, it’s Dublin.

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.