10 Places to Find Election Day Teacher Resources

Presidential elections have a way of captivating the nation like no other, and this year's election certainly hasn't been an exception. No matter what candidate...

The Multi-Ethnic History of the English Language

One of the great pleasures (and occasional challenges) of traveling to a foreign country is encountering languages other than English and marveling at how different,...

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...

Olympic Rings Meaning: What Do the Olympic Rings Symbolize?

The Olympic Rings are one of the most iconic and immediately recognizable symbols in the world. They not only call to attention the international athletic...

Hands of Friendship Across the Water

This guest post was contributed by ACIS Tour Manager Chris Relton. As tour managers, we love travel – we love discovery. It’s a given. But...

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....

Guédelon Castle: Destination Spotlight

This is the fourth in a series of articles profiling destinations new to our 2017 catalog. Have you ever happened upon a medieval structure like...

Dresden, Germany: Destination Spotlight

This is the third in a series of articles profiling destinations new to our 2017 catalog. This post was contributed by ACIS marketing intern Jeff Zeserson....

Valentine’s Day Traditions Across the World

Love it or hate it, February 14th represents Valentine’s Day on the American calendar. While it’s evolved over time into a commercialized holiday that chocolatiers and...

Das Restaurant – St. Peter Stiftskeller: Destination Spotlight

Traveling in Europe can feel like traveling back in time. Walking down roads that were first laid centuries upon centuries ago, one can’t help but...