Gallo Pinto – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us to Costa Rica for a staple of 'Tico' cuisine: Gallo Pinto. Literally translating from Spanish to "spotted rooster", the multi-colored...

Group Leader Travel Log: Sea Turtle Conservation Project – Costa Rica

Dene Carter is a Science Teacher from Granbury High School in Granbury, Texas. She traveled with her students to Costa Rica this summer on our...

Educational Travel Services: Why Tour Managers Make All the Difference

When most first-time group leaders contemplate taking their students abroad, they can be a little wary about taking on so much responsibility: being responsible for...

Greek Baklava – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us to Greece for something sweet - Baklava! The origin of this delicious dessert is somewhat of a topic for debate. Some...

Beef Bourguignon – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us to the Burgundy Region of France with Beef Bourguignon. This dish is a perfect example of a meal once predominantly consumed...

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...

Tortilla Española – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us to Spain where we delve into one of the most common tapas to be found across the entire country, Tortilla...

25 Student Appropriate Movies for Spanish Class

As we mentioned in our blog post on 25 French Language Movies Appropriate for Students, movies can be a teacher's best friend. Whether it's leaving something...

Spanish Language Resources: 10 Spanish Language Musicians Your Students Will Love

The Spanish-speaking world has produced some of the world's best and most influential music. Pioneering artists in genres such as flamenco, salsa, chicha, cumbia, pop,...

VIDEO: ACIS Parents: Expanding My Child’s Horizons

  For every parent weighing the decision to send their child on an educational tour, there's a lot to consider. Safety is always priority number...