2019 ACIS Video Contest Winners

From Scotland to Thailand, Costa Rica to Greece and France, these video entries inspired us with creative editing, beautiful scenery and plenty of fun being...

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,...

Announcing an Exclusive Rick Steves Discount for ACIS Travelers

Whether you've watched him on PBS, or noticed a familiar blue and yellow guidebook in the hands of tourists worldwide, you're bound to have encountered...

6 Ancient Japanese Traditions to Learn About Before Your Trip to Japan

Today, Japan may be synonymous with robotics and high-speed trains, but it is still a country steeped in traditions: some visible and accessible, others less...

9 Underrated Spanish Festivals

Greetings to all the damas, caballeros y fiesteros! (ladies, gentlemen and party people!) After two years exploring the Iberian Peninsula, I’ve learned about the good,...

Around the World With Peter Jones: 3 Country Catch-Up

ACIS President Peter Jones has had a busy few months traveling the globe! We've pulled together a few of his latest travel diaries from Scotland,...

Peter Jones Reflects On Brexit Developments

It’s official.  England is almost certainly about to exit the European Union.  After a referendum and two torturous years of negotiation and renegotiation, the countdown...

Seeing Berlin Through Literature

Berlin is a fascinating city, destroyed and re-designed throughout the 20th century, and at the heart of political events that were to shape the whole...

7 Fun Facts & Unique Things to do in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a small country in Central America you may be familiar with due to its bustling tourism scene and picturesque views. Sitting between...

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing an Educational Travel Company

Imagine you’re at a car dealership. Your vehicle is on its last wheels, and the time has come to invest in a new one. You...