Gallo Pinto – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us to Costa Rica for a staple of 'Tico' cuisine: Gallo Pinto. Literally translating from Spanish to "spotted rooster", the multi-colored...

Group Leader Travel Log: Sea Turtle Conservation Project – Costa Rica

Dene Carter is a Science Teacher from Granbury High School in Granbury, Texas. She traveled with her students to Costa Rica this summer on our...

2014 Travel Blogger Contest Winner

Students traveling with ACIS aren't the only talented travelers! We are beyond impressed by the caliber and quality of submissions to our Student Photo and...

What to Wear to Costa Rica (Helpful Packing Tips)

We're big believers in being prepared travelers and packing light, but just because your travel gear is functional doesn't mean you can't be stylish! Your...

Movies and Books about Spanish Speaking Countries

Continuing our look at books and movies that inspire us to travel we decided to turn our attention to Spanish speaking countries. Spain, Mexico, and many...

Traveling with Spanish Teacher, Scott Saks

Every month, we're proud to introduce you to an extraordinary educator from the US who believes in the power of educational travel to shape the...

7 Magnetic Places to Travel Abroad in 2014

What makes a place so magnetic? I'd say it all depends on what you're looking for when you travel. While some delight in discovering a...

Lately in Travel (From the Perspective of an Armchair Traveler)

I'm still embracing summer with open arms even despite the record heat in our largely non-air conditioned part of the country here on the East...