The Power of People

From personal experience, I know that it’s terribly hard for children, and even adults sometimes, to grasp the concept of the Holocaust. When I was...

Classroom Resources In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The past year has shined a harsh spotlight on the reality that our country is still grappling with deep rooted hate and social injustice. As...

The Case for Small Towns

It’s a paradox: I’m a big city gal, but I love small towns. I’ve lived in Chicago since I graduated from college 15 years ago,...

Around the World in 7 Movies: Foreign Language Films to Bring to the Classroom

Since the invention of film, movies have served as a powerful tool for spreading a country’s language and culture around the world. Films provide foreign...

Exploring London Through Cinema

The capital city of Great Britain has been used as a filming location for many legendary movies over the years. Some of its major sights...

5 Globe Trotting Pets of Instagram (And the ACIS Tour We Would Send Them On!)

Do you love pets? Do you love traveling pets even more? If you need any travel inspiration, both within the U.S. and out, these are...

Dining Out in France: A Few Quick Tips

Every travel experience offers the opportunity to try some delicious new foods, which means you will likely find yourself navigating culinary customs different than your...

Paul Daley: An ACIS Tour Manager in America

Paul Daley is an ACIS Tour Manager who guides groups across the United Kingdom. Click here to learn more about ACIS Tour managers and what...

7 Places in London to Experience Harry Potter

The Beauty of the Harry Potter franchise is that it never really ends. J.K. Rowling is constantly churning out Harry Potter related content, even after...

The Importance of Saying Bonjour: A Guide to Speaking French in France

If you’re contemplating a school trip to France anytime soon, there are a few key phrases you should probably learn. ‘Bonjour’, ‘merci’ and ‘un café...