Tour de…remind me…France?

Allez, allez! Yes, it's underway. The annual event that is the world's greatest cycle race, is currently in the thick of it. We're talking, of...

Travelling with Her Majesty…almost!

There’s a chance that what I’m about to say may make me sound like some sort of Royal groupie. This isn’t intended but here goes: when...

Tales of Three Cities—Books and Movies about London, Paris and Rome

Nothing gets us more excited about travel than reading a good book or watching a film where a destination is brought vividly to life. In...

Wimbledon – a Quintessentially British Affair

Travel to the UK at mid-summer and you’re hard pushed from getting away from one of the most quintessential of all British events – Wimbledon....

What Americans Should Know About the Eurovision Song Contest

Every year, in May, there's an evening when Europe collectively gets to bask in the fact that it's gloriously bonkers. Every year, if they've read...

A Decadent History of Italy’s Most Popular Chocolates

This blog post was written by ACIS Tour Manager, Giacomo Gambone. The history of chocolate as we know it, the most innocent of all sins,...

14 Things Students Love While Traveling Abroad in Paris

Paris is a big city and can be overwhelming to student travelers. Helping your students fall in love with Paris must involve a delicate balance...

The Curious Customs of New Year’s Eve

Think New Year's Eve and and parties, firework displays and boisterous renditions of Auld Lang Syne might come to mind. Indeed, these customs are common...

The Challenge in Navigating Museums Like The Louvre

We struggle to come up with smart ways to navigate museums, especially if we are without a guide. The Louvre Museum, one of the largest...

6 Must-Try Sweets for a Quick Trip to Paris

If I could spend a decade eating my way through France like Julia Child, I'd hop on the next flight to Paris and never look...