Culture Shock: What It Is and How to Cope

There is nothing like traveling to a new foreign country with a distinct and different culture from your own. The lessons learned and experience gained...

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...

Choosing an Educational Travel Company? Don’t Miss These Key Inclusions

There's that old expression of "missing the forest for the trees" that can be quite useful when thinking about selecting a travel provider. Sometimes, focusing...

13 Packing Tips for Your International Travels

Struggling to pack for your overseas adventure? Don't worry. As frequent fliers, the ACIS Educational Tours team has turned packing a bag into both an...

Top 10 Tips for ACIS Group Leaders

Over the course of 45 years, we have sent thousands of teachers abroad with students, and though every ACIS Educational Tour is unique, the most...

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,...

A Big Adjustment on Tour: Walking in Europe

Cultural Contrast Does this scenario sound familiar? If not, it soon will. You've just arrived in Europe for the first time, filled with excitement and...

Three Hidden-Gem Museums for Your Student Tour to Munich

One of the best ways to get to know a city is to explore its hidden attractions. Munich, Germany, is home to several museums that...

An ACIS Staff Member Becomes an ACIS Group Leader

By Meg Mack, ACIS Program Consultant Normally, my job title is Program Consultant, meaning I help educators plan their dream ACIS educational tours from start...

5 Highlights to See on Tour in Egypt

Egypt is home to some of the most ancient monuments and artifacts in the world dating back to over 4000 years ago. Now you can...