Irish Stew – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us to Ireland for a hearty, delicious, Irish Stew. Stews have been part of Irish culinary tradition for hundreds of years...

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...

Cultural Aspects of Québec – Part 2

The Canadian province of Québec has a unique cultural identity that makes it one of the premier educational destinations on the planet. From world-class music,...

Potato and Beer Soup – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us to Germany for a hearty, delicious, Potato and Beer Soup. As German cuisine has evolved throughout the years and grown...

Designing Courses that Infuse History, Culture, Food and Travel

This guest post was contributed by Pam Skaar Meier, ACIS Academic Travel Advisor from Minneapolis, Minnesota. To chat with Pam about travel, education, or her...

Pappardelle with Porcini and Pistachios – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us back to Italy, a country known for its pasta! This week's recipe features Pappardelle, a broad, flat noodle whose name...

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...

Sudado de Pescado – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us back to Peru for Sudado de Pescado or Peruvian Fish Stew. This simple fish stew represents the typical way of preparing...

5 Leadership Qualities Students Gain by Traveling

Almost anyone who's had the opportunity to travel as a student will tell you: traveling abroad was the defining experience in their development from a...

The Top 5 Leadership Qualities in Students Top Colleges Want

Top universities can afford to be selective. As the number of college applications steadily rises year after year, applicants have to work harder and harder...