Behind the Journeys

Our Incredible India programmes are curated to connect you with the breathtaking natural beauty of this extraordinary subcontinent. In this blog we take to the skies and bring you news of some of the birding treasures that await in the soaring mountains of the north and the tropical waterways of the south.

The Christmas markets in Vienna date back to the Middle Ages. Today more than 20 markets transform Vienna’s most beautiful squares, streets and parks into magical winter wonderlands decorated with festive lights and filled with the delicious aroma of Christmas baking, hot punch and toasted almonds. In this blog, we take a look at some of the best. 

“The concept of ‘fika’ is a long and cherished tradition in Sweden”, says ECT’s very own Swedish team member, Anna. Read on to discover how to fika like a local!

Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto is one of the world's most important botanical gardens, home to nearly 1,000 non-indigenous plants and almost 20,000 genera and varieties of particular botanical importance. In this blog, we share some of the rare species to look out for.

Brimming with inside knowledge, local tour guides play a key role in our tours. In this blog, we asked our Singapore guide Nelson Lim Keng Hi to tell us a bit about himself and his home city state.

Our in-house Greece expert, Alexander Oliver has a lifelong connection with - and deep love of - the Greek island of Crete. In this blog, he shares some personal insights into this beautiful, fascinating destination and its two must-visit cities.