The 2016 ACIS Photo and Video Contest Winners

The time has come to announce the winners of the 2016 photo and video contest! Over the course of the last year, we received dozens...

5 Myths and Misconceptions about Ancient Rome

There are few ancient civilizations that captivate our imaginations more than ancient Rome. Perhaps it's because we can visit modern Rome and observe artifacts of...

VIDEO: ACIS Americas – Travel Changes Lives

Central and South America present a myriad of opportunities for teachers looking to expose their students to all the Americas have to offer. Whether it's...

Cultural Aspects of Québec – Part 2

The Canadian province of Québec has a unique cultural identity that makes it one of the premier educational destinations on the planet. From world-class music,...

Designing Courses that Infuse History, Culture, Food and Travel

This guest post was contributed by Pam Skaar Meier, ACIS Academic Travel Advisor from Minneapolis, Minnesota. To chat with Pam about travel, education, or her...

Peter Jones: The Revitalization of Milan

When most people think of Milan, they think of the Duomo, La Scala, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and The Last Supper. These are the...

Student Essay: 4 Reasons Why Traveling Is So Important

This article was written by Connor Edward McGrane upon his return from Greece and Italy this spring. He writes about how his trip abroad changed...

Rome – Street Art, Culture and History by Peter Jones

I love Rome. From the moment I jump in the cab, there is a sense of gradual transition as you journey into this incredibly beautiful...

Tiramisu – Recipe of the Week

This week we're excited to launch a new initiative on the ACIS Blog: Recipe Wednesdays. Every Wednesday we'll be featuring one of the 17 recipes...

Northern England Travel Journal: I’m Hadrian, This is My Wall

This guest post was contributed by ACIS Tour Manager Chris Relton. Why are we standing in the wilds of northern England? It’s a good question....