70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

6th June this year marks the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy and with it, a momentous occasion to celebrate peace...

The Wifi Obsession is Hurting Your Educational Travel Experience

Editor's Note: The following is an open letter to parents and was written by ACIS Tour Manager, Thomas Randall. Thomas was compelled to take his...

The Perfect Time to Say Thank You | Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation week is winding down and it feels a little like the last day of a great spring break vacation. You know getting back...

6 Reasons Why Travel is the Best Education

It’s often said that "traveling is the best education." I would thoroughly agree with this statement and if you’re reading this because you’ve organized trips...

6 Places Around the World to Celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday

Happy Birthday to Mr. William Shakespeare, Bard of Avon! While his actual date of birth is not known (only his baptism was recorded on April...

Europe’s Most Historical Anniversaries to Commemorate This Year

As highlighted recently in my previous blog post, there are many ‘big ticket’ anniversaries throughout the year, each with the capacity to add additional context...

A Forgotten Corner of Berlin in WW2 History

Very close to the main city hall of Berlin and less than 500 metres from Berlin's Cathedral or the place they're rebuilding Berlin's Royal Palace...

The Real Difference Between Us and the Other Guys

No matter the time of year, things stay pretty busy at ACIS Educational Tours. Groups are getting ready to travel, others are planning future trips...

Themed Tours—a New Educational Travel Tool

We know, from talking to teachers who travel with ACIS Educational Tours, that some of the greatest teaching moments happen outside the classroom. We firmly...

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...