Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and/or by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Jordan Courtenay shares her notes from Copenhagen, Denmark.

Nashville offers Southern roots with a modern vibe—it’s an accessible cool—ambitious but unpretentious—which makes it one of the most fun cities to drop into right now.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and/or by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Julia Rose-Perea shares her notes from Madrid & Mallorca, Spain.

That Italian summer you’re dreaming of? It’s probably based on Puglia. Sparkling coastlines, whitewashed towns, linen shirts drying in the sun, and long lunches that turn into dinners. This is the “heel of the boot”, one of Italy’s most soulful, slow, and sensory regions.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and/or by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Katherine Stahl shares her notes from Azores.

Marseille is rough around the edges—the streets are covered in graffiti, old buildings are crumbling, and even the beaches are rocky rather than sandy. But it also has an undeniably good food scene, a stunning national park, lashings of culture, and a rebellious spirit that refuses to conform.

Cuba’s capital isn’t designed for easy consumption. It’s not curated for your feed or streamlined for convenience. Havana is vivid, raw, and unapologetically alive with music spilling from courtyards, conversations unfolding in its streets, and golden sunlight streaming across crumbling facades.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and/or by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Daniela Martinez Angulo, Marketing Coordinator at Namron Hospitality, shares her notes from San Miguel de Allende.

We don’t need much convincing to visit one of Greece’s mythical islands, but ECT Greece Expert, Christina Papavlasopoulos, has us sold on Crete. “Authentic is a word that we use over and over again in travel, but to me that’s what Crete is,” she says.

Think Panama City is just about the historic center? Then venture beyond Casco Viejo and let the modern city surprise you. Think it’s all concrete and glass? Walk the waterfront at sunset, spot monkeys in the rainforest, or take a boat to nearby islands.

Those who think the Caribbean is just for beaches and resorts should think again. Santo Domingo covers it all—historical sites, contemporary art, eclectic musical heritage, and an emerging food scene—all served with a dose of island attitude, of course.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and/or by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Ana Guzzy shares her notes from the Yucatán Peninsula.

Renaissance masterpieces, centuries-old palazzos, winding cobblestone streets, and sunlit stone rooftops—there’s no denying that Florence holds a certain kind of romance.

Beyond the tourist-favorites of the Old Town Square and Charles Bridge, Prague’s neighborhoods are full of quietly cool pockets.

As the commercial capital of the country, the urban metropolis is often referred to as the City of Dreams due to its career opportunities in finance, media, tech and film (it’s the heart of the Bollywood film industry). For travelers, Mumbai offers the chance to experience the vast spectrum only India can provide.

Think of it as Sydney’s cooler and slightly grungier little sister. While Sydney can feel more polished and upscale, Melbourne has a grittier vibe with graffitied laneways filled with hidden cafes and distinctive bohemian neighborhoods.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Krista M. shares her notes from Roatán, Honduras.

Touchdown in Stockholm and one of the world's most beautiful waterfront capitals awaits. Built across 14 islands, Stockholm is often called the "Venice of the North" due to its stunning waterfront views, colorful historic buildings, and scenic bridges.

Nowhere else blends the future and the past quite like Dubai, largely considered the cultural and economic heart of the UAE. From futuristic shopping malls to architectural marvels and man-made islands, Dubai is a place that’s constantly pushing the limits of what’s possible.

I’m excited to try something new with you. I often get questions, emails, and DMs about how to break into the travel industry. I also know many of you are avid travelers who dream of making travel your career but aren’t sure where to start.

The truth is, the travel industry is massive and offers countless ways to get involved.