6 Italian Language and Culture Podcasts for Students

If you are planning a high school trip to Italy with your students start with a few resources to get them ready for their adventure....

8 European Architecture Styles to Look For on Your European Tour

One of the beauties of traveling through Europe is seeing the great layers of history in the form of buildings and public spaces. It can...

Slow Food: 3 Secrets of Italian Flavor

The concept of encouraging sustainable agriculture and locally-sourced ingredients produced with quality rather than quantity in mind has been gaining traction in recent years. But...

What to Wear: Winter Travel in Italy

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...

In Situ: The Beauty of Experiencing Art Through Travel

This guest blog post was written by Lucy Bartholomee, an art teacher, writer and avid traveler based in Texas. The thrill of standing in front...

5 Unique Destinations You’ll Love on Pathfinder Tours

There’s no denying that Paris enchants, London entertains, Munich inspires, Madrid captivates and Rome delights. These and other well-known cities are popular stops most travelers’...

What Pro Travelers Do On Long Flights

Traveling overseas is an exciting event, especially if it's your first international trip. Spending half your day confined to a small cabin with hundreds of...

The Taste of Turin: A Sneak Peek into an ACIS Global Conference

This guest blog post was written by ACIS Tour Manager, Giacomo Gambone. What a week. I have to admit, this trip was not the typical ACIS tour....

Festivals, Symphonies, and Food: Northern Italy in the Summertime

The Redentore Festival I had never been to Venice during the Festa del Redentore.  It is quite a spectacle. Historically, the festival is a celebration...

Confessions of an Over Packer

Hi I’m Cara, and I have an over packing problem. It all started innocently enough: when visiting my parents I’d lug along a carry-on bag...