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 Holiday Poem from ACIS

Everyone at ACIS wishes you a happy holiday season and wonderful new year filled with joy, family, friends and travel! To help get you into...

Bretzelsonndeg (aka Pretzel Sunday)

As we are coming up on a year stuck inside our homes, I am constantly looking for new and exciting things to celebrate. While virtual...

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...

10 Short Stories for Your Language Arts Class on Halloween

October 31st can pose a challenge for teachers: How do you engage a group of students fully costumed and thinking about candy-filled festivities? Lean into...

Unique New Year’s Traditions From 6 Countries

Every community celebrates the coming of the new year in a special way. Here are 6 traditions that you may not know of from countries...

7 Global Festivals That Celebrate Ice and Snow

*Updated on December 17, 2019 to feature 2020 dates! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! At these festivals around the world, the...

7 Holiday Treats From Around the World

Make room, gingerbread men! This year, impress your holiday guests with an international indulgence. These global holiday desserts are not only delicious, but their traditions,...

5 International Origins of Santa Claus

When you hear Santa Claus, your mind probably jumps to a jolly old man with a white trimmed suit and a beard to match. This...

Recipes for a Globally Inspired Thanksgiving

What does your Thanksgiving table look like? Is there a classic salt-brined turkey and mashed potatoes at the center? Does the food reflect a rich...