Update from Barcelona on The Catalan Referendum

Lucy Ryan is an ACIS Tour Manager who lives in Barcelona. The Catalans often speak of their ‘fet diferencial’, their differentiating fact, meaning what distinguishes...

6 Tips to Help Navigate a European Street Market

In Europe, the marketplace is the hub of local life. Not only do you go there to purchase fresh, locally-sourced food at unbeatable prices, it’s...

Playing with Fire: Catalan Fiestas and the Upcoming Referendum

Torn between getting a great photo and life, we ducked, cameras still held up, as devils with spinning massive sparklers sprinkled us with flames. Dragons...

7 Amazing Churches in Rome You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Rome proudly holds the nickname the Eternal City, which perfectly describes the treasures you will find within the city’s walls. Rome’s art, architecture, food, and...

Queen Isabella I of Spain: 5 Interesting Facts You May Not Know

Isabella I was the queen of the central region of modern-day Spain known as Castile and ruled from 1474 until her death in 1504. She...

London Student Tour 5 Must Eat Foods

ACIS Educational Tours offers a variety of programs to Britain and of course London. We all know that Fish and Chips is a must-try London...

Venice: 5 Must Eat Foods

Italy and cuisine are two words that go hand-in-hand, and there are so many flavorful foods from the City of Bridges that are not to...

5 Facts You May Not Know About King Louis XIV of France

If you have ever had the chance to visit The Palace of Versailles in France, you probably have an idea of the amount of influence...

En Español: As The World Turns with Peter Jones – Episode 7: ACIS Tour Manager Oihana Lazpita [VIDEO]

In December of 2016, before our annual meeting of the ACIS Tour Managers, we recorded a series of interviews with a handful of tour managers...

5 of the Most Biodiverse Countries in the World

The Earth is home to an astonishing estimated 8.7 million species, spanning over our 195 countries worldwide. Our planet is bursting to the brim with...