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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don’t arrive here expecting to find aesthetic grandeur as you would in Venice, Rome, or Florence. Milan is more of an industrial and international city—as Italy’s economic capital, it’s a business and financial hub that’s home to a global crowd. It feels more modern than other Italian cities, and as a result, it has more of a pace to it.

Helsinki isn’t your typical capital city—it’s compact (home to just half a million people), laid-back, unpretentious, and entirely surrounded by nature. Situated between the Baltic Sea and nearby forests, this water-facing city is bordered by the sea on three sides and is recognized as a UNESCO City of Design,

Dare we say it, but we think it’s impossible not to love Edinburgh. Scotland’s capital offers everything you look for in a city, without the cosmopolitan bustle that can often be overwhelming in other cities. True, it doesn’t get particularly warm, but the chill is all part of its cozy charm.

A combination of rugged landscapes, sparkling coastlines, and rustic villages has made Mallorca one of Europe’s top-visited destinations. Located off the eastern coast of Spain, Mallorca’s reputation has evolved over the years from a quiet, secluded Mediterranean island, to one of the first all-inclusive travel destinations, to a bohemian escape for artists.

A vibrant island off Italy’s southern coast, Sicily is a feast for the senses. With a rich history, diverse landscapes, and a cuisine that reflects centuries of cultural influences, this island captures the essence of Italy in every possible way.

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. 

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

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.

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.