Durham Cathedral – Destination Spotlight

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

5 Ways to Use Maps in the Classroom

When I think back to my days as a high school sophomore, I remember the experience of sitting in class, learning about European History vividly....

Iceland 2016 – Global Conference Review

This guest post was contributed by Academic Travel Advisor Nicolette Miller upon her return from the ACIS Global Teacher Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland. Reykjavik 1/15/16...

VIDEO: Why Teachers Travel

In our 38 years operating international educational tours, we've heard time and again about the life-changing power of travel. Over 500,000 teachers and students have gone...

Summer 2016 Global Conference Previews: China – Spain Food and Wine

At ACIS, we believe there are no more under-appreciated members of our society than teachers. That's why we do everything we can to reward teachers...

5 Classroom Decorations to Pique Your Students’ International Interests

Classroom decorations set the tone for learning. When you walk into a room, it's hard not to get a distinct feeling of being welcome and...

STUDENT VIDEO: España 2015

Madeleine Barrett traveled with her classmates to Spain in the Summer of 2015. She documented her trip with her video camera while she and her fellow students explored Spain's vibrant...

The 20 Most Beautiful Churches in Europe

Few factors have played more heavily into European architecture than Christian worship. For hundreds and hundreds of years, kings, pontiffs and nobles have poured countless...

30 Quirky New Year’s Traditions From Around the World [INFOGRAPHIC]

TakeLessons.com, a website that connects teachers and students for lessons in foreign languages, music, and more, shared this infographic on their blog to shine some...

5 Ways to Holiday Shop with a Global Mindset

With the holiday season comes lots of giving and receiving. It's an opportunity to spread some holiday cheer with thoughtful gifts and support businesses who depend...