Why You Should Travel While You’re Young

ACIS was founded with the mission of introducing young people to the world, and the majority of our travelers are middle and high school students....

8 Helpful Tips for Traveling to Europe

Made up of 44 countries on the continent, Europe is a bucket-list destination for many travelers. While each of those countries will have variations in...

8 Helpful Travel Tips for Italy

Italy is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, with a reported 75 million people visiting in 2022 alone! The culture, food, history, and...

Top Must-Try Dishes in Northern Italy

As many say, food is the way to the soul, and for Italy, it is true. Italia, consisting of twenty regions, is known for influencing...

Crossing Borders: Discovering Cultural Differences Living Abroad

ACIS Co-Op Sydnee reflects on cultural differences she found when studying abroad in Greece. When venturing abroad, we often find ourselves entering unknown territory, both...

4 Goddesses of Ancient Egyptian Mythology

Ancient Egypt, renowned for its rich mythology, boasted a pantheon filled with deities embodying various facets of life. Among these divine figures, the goddesses stand...

Why Middle Schools Travel with ACIS

Did you know that international educational travel opportunities can start as early as middle school? Even if they're not quite ready for college essays or...

An American Educator in Paris: My Time on the ACIS Paris and Reims Global Conference

Holly Swafford is an ACIS Group Leader from Alabama who traveled with ACIS for the first time in summer 2023. She shares her experience being...

Mysteries of Machu Picchu

For many travelers, ascending the top of Machu Picchu in Peru is a travel bucket list goal. But apart from stunning views, what makes this...

5 Haunted Sites for Your Trip to Great Britain and Ireland

It’s finally spooky season, and where better to explore haunted attractions than the British Isles? With thousands of years of history covering Celts, Romans, Vikings,...