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...

6 of the Biggest Events in 2014 Every Traveler Should Know

As 2014 settles into its stride, what might be in store for us all in the months ahead? That will reveal itself as the weeks...

Themed Tours—a New Educational Travel Tool

We know, from talking to teachers who travel with ACIS Educational Tours, that some of the greatest teaching moments happen outside the classroom. We firmly...

A Special Message for Teachers + a Valentine’s Day Giveaway

Teachers. We wouldn't be an educational travel company without them. Without teachers who travel, students might never get to experience the world with a group...

8 Practical Skills Gained from Educational Travel

While I've spent a lot of my life becoming quite familiar with Amtrak, traveling to many places in the United States, my first travel abroad...

Experiential Learning & Educational Travel Talks Around the US

This post was written by ACIS Tour Manager, Julia Thomas. Julia is currently traveling across the United States visiting teachers and students and talking about...

Tales From the Road: Granada to London & Back Again

Written by Deborah Wilson, ACIS Tour Manager & Supervisor in Spain For us here in Spain, we are given a “puente,” this basically is like...

15 Tweets That’ll Make You Believe Travel Changes Lives

Travel has the power to change lives in so many ways. Some of these changes can be felt internally and emotionally while other external changes...

Tour Manager Spotlight: Meet Chris Greenwood

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...

Tour Manager Spotlight: Meet John Perry

There are people who know how extraordinary our tour managers are, and then there are those who have yet to discover them. Whether you're a...