ACIS Staff Travel Spotlight: Liam in Russia

Hi! My name is Liam, and I’ve been at ACIS for the last 3 months since finishing my MA at the University of North Carolina....

Pearls of the Mediterranean

There are over 3,000 Greek islands sprinkled through the Mediterranean, so don’t expect to visit them all at once! Most of them are uninhabited in...

Alaska: A Lesson for Everyone

This past summer. I had the great fortune of traveling to Alaska to experience the sites and stories of the itineraries ACIS has recently added...

ACIS Staff Travel Spotlight: Lucy Palmer

Tell us a little about yourself! How long you’ve been at ACIS and what your interests are I’m in my rookie year at ACIS as...

Secrets of the Parthenon

Sitting atop a sacred citadel, the Parthenon in Athens is a symbol of both classical art and political power. Its perfect forms have been imitated...

7 Gift Ideas for the World Traveler in Your Life

Plane tickets are an ideal but very expensive present. Slip one of these (much cheaper) options under the tree and the world traveler in your...

5 Hidden Gems of Saint Petersburg

What do you know about Sankt-Peterburg, one of the largest, northernmost cities in Russia? The “Venice of the East” is a diverse city; at the...

Amsterdam’s Canals: Past, Present and Future

Amsterdam is often referred to as the Venice of the north. But Amsterdam has over 160 canals spanning around 75km, which in fact represents twice...

5 Food Apps to Download for Your Travels

Traveling means getting to experience delicious food you won't necessarily find at home, but with so many options, how do you choose? Whether you have...

3 European Markets You Can Visit On Your ACIS Tour

In many European cities, the marketplace is the belly and nerve center of the town. It’s where farmers and producers from the surrounding regions gather...