A Big Adjustment on Tour: Walking in Europe

Cultural Contrast Does this scenario sound familiar? If not, it soon will. You've just arrived in Europe for the first time, filled with excitement and...

ACIS Summer 2023 Travel Review

Summer 2023 was an absolute blast: It was wonderful having travel back in full swing around the world and seeing lives change in real time....

Updated 2026 European Travel Regulations

This post was updated on 2/3/2026 to reflect the update that the ETIAS would be implemented in Q4 of 2026. Back in 2019, we published...

My Favorites in Paris as a Former Short-Term Resident

During my gap year after my high school graduation in June 2020, I made the decision to drop everything and move to Paris for three...

Your ACIS Ireland Playlist Just Dropped

Have you ever traveled to Ireland? If not, you should know the Emerald Isle is worth the journey! Check out ACIS Ireland trip itineraries that...

A Traveler’s Guide to Winter vs. Summer in Iceland

Looking for a new country to explore with beautiful landscapes and geological features? Consider an ACIS Iceland tour! Oftentimes known as "The Land of Fire...

2023 ACIS Scholarship Winners

This was a big year for the 2023 ACIS Scholarship. Not only did we open up the submissions to include any type of creative expression,...

The Magic of The Galapagos and Its Unique Animals

I highly suggest adding the Galápagos Islands to your travel bucket list if it is not there already. I myself have had the wonderful opportunity...

Travel Gift Ideas for Students

It's that time of year again, where we look at our list of friends and family and wonder what to gift them. If you have...

How to Prepare for Traveling in Paris Before, During & After the 2024 Paris Olympics

With the World Cup now in the rearview, another global sports event is on the horizon: The 2024 Paris Olympics. While sure to be an...