Pearls of the Mediterranean

There are over 3,000 Greek islands sprinkled through the Mediterranean, so don’t expect to visit them all at once! Most of them are uninhabited in...

Alaska: A Lesson for Everyone

This past summer. I had the great fortune of traveling to Alaska to experience the sites and stories of the itineraries ACIS has recently added...

Secrets of the Parthenon

Sitting atop a sacred citadel, the Parthenon in Athens is a symbol of both classical art and political power. Its perfect forms have been imitated...

Christmas Time in Greece

ACIS Tour Manager Dimitra Neonakis describes the wonderful sights, sounds and smells of the Greek Christmas season. The smell of Christmas comes to every Greek...

5 Hidden Gems of Saint Petersburg

What do you know about Sankt-Peterburg, one of the largest, northernmost cities in Russia? The “Venice of the East” is a diverse city; at the...

7 Gift Ideas for the World Traveler in Your Life

Plane tickets are an ideal but very expensive present. Slip one of these (much cheaper) options under the tree and the world traveler in your...

New ACIS Destination: Taiwan

Every year, we make tweaks to the ACIS itinerary offerings, but the most exciting time is when we have a brand new destination to offer...like...

The Lasting Power of a Homestay

Susan Braun taught public school in Indiana for eight years before taking a break to raise her own children. She was awarded a Lilly Endowment Teacher...

6 Great Escapes From the Berlin Wall

This Saturday, November 9th, marks 30 years since the fall of the infamous Berlin Wall, a structure which only stood for 28 years but left...

International Fall Festivities to Celebrate in Your Classroom

The fall season is in full swing, and for many Americans that means enjoying the foliage, visiting a pumpkin patch, and choosing the perfect Halloween...