Finding My Roots in Eastern Poland

My mother was born in West Prussia in 1941. It was then part of Germany, but on 18 January 1945 the family received an "evacuation...

A Decadent History of Italy’s Most Popular Chocolates

This blog post was written by ACIS Tour Manager, Giacomo Gambone. The history of chocolate as we know it, the most innocent of all sins,...

Tour Manager Spotlight: Meet Lou Salaun

Get to know our tour managers, well-traveled and fascinating individuals who make your ACIS educational tour truly unique and unforgettable. Today we're happy to introduce...

What You Should Expect by Visiting China in 2014

China has long evoked interest from the West. From Marco Polo's times onwards it has been seen as a distant, mysterious land: a vast country...

Top 5 Must-See Historical Sights in Greece

It’s a wonderful world out there, stacked full of places you spend your life hearing about and hoping one day to visit. We all have...

25 Reasons to Travel as a Student

When you travel, it changes you. Travel forces you to adapt to situations, to make decisions on the fly, to ask strangers for help, and...

Stepping Off The Beaten Track in Former Yugoslavia

When you've been travelling for years to the same countries or destinations, it's tempting to consider going a bit off the "beaten track." Then you...

15 Inspirational Travel Quotes for Wanderlust Students

While it's true that actions speak louder than words, words still have the power to move people in big ways. Throw in some travel-related quotes...

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...

Educational Travel: Exploring London’s East End

When groups come to London on an educational tour with just a couple of days in the city, they usually arrive armed with an extensive...