Staff Blog

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Interacting with Chinese high school students

We visited a local public high school in Shanghai today and this was one of the classrooms… Yes, a robot lab.

Ash Wednesday at She Shan Basilica

Ever wondered where the “cheese” comes in as you nibble on head cheese?  Maybe you’ve pinched your nose closed to taste of the odiferous durian fruit?  Perhaps you were inspired by the band Men at Work to sample a vegemite sandwich? Check out IndependentTraveler.com’s list of seven strange foods from around the world.  

And remember – sampling local foods is a fun part of travel!  The brave ACIS travelers pictured here are enjoying escargot, steak and kidney pudding, paella, Chinese hot pots and more.  You, too, might just discover a new dish that becomes a favorite.

Another packed audience at today’s concert in Shanghai.

A great group shot at the beautifully decorated City Wall of Xi’an