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Meet the team

Enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate about travel, our team will put their heart and soul into creating an unforgettable holiday that’s tailored to your exact requirements.

Our specialists

Eric in Norway

Meet your specialist: Eric

Ever since I studied geography A-level, the land of ‘fire and ice’ has held special appeal for me. I’ve travelled there extensively and have been sharing my knowledge and experiences for over a decade. I’m also well travelled in the Nordics having visited Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark too.

Meet your specialist: Lauren

From studying Travel & Tourism at college and my first job working at a very busy Heathrow airport, I built up 23 years of travel expertise having travelled extensively travelled throughout Canada, South-east Asia, Australia, New Zealand and, most recently, Costa Rica. Wildlife is a huge passion for me, and I have encountered a huge variety from grizzly bears to kangaroos, koalas to sloths and toucans. I have also been lucky enough to cruise around Svalbard – an absolute travel highlight!

Meet your specialist: Ben

I’ve been fortunate enough to turn my lifelong passion for travel into a rewarding career. I love to challenge myself and push my boundaries. In Finnish Lapland I snowmobiled through snowstorms, golden hour and even darkness. I was even able to walk on water, though granted, it was frozen! In Iceland, I’ve hiked thousand-year-old glaciers, snowmobiled on an active volcano and even swam in geothermal water. I love finding isolated areas off the beaten track and interacting with the people I meet along the way and hearing their stories.

Our directors

clive stacey in iceland

Clive

Co-founder

 

In 1972 I lived and worked in North West Iceland village of Flateyri. Working on fishing boats and a fish factory afforded me the opportunity to explore a lot of the country. It was enough to start my love affair with Iceland. A few years on…and my passion for Iceland is as strong as ever

I currently  live in Epsom, Surrey (I travel as much as I possibly can get away with). I enjoy hiking, diving, playing the guitar, and travelling. My four children have inherited my love for Iceland, unlike our chocolate Labrador, Sam, who much prefers to stay at home!

Nicky

Deputy Managing Director

 

I have worked in travel my entire career with amazing brands such as British Airways, Virgin Holidays, and Kuoni but here at Discover the World we genuinely have a team that are destination specialists, curious and are always looking to explore new experiences for our customers, so they can see the world differently.

Our purpose and values are at the heart of everything we do. They set our course, guide and inspire us, enabling our brilliant team to create unforgettable memories for our customers and ensuring we continue to lead the way in delivering exceptional customer experiences.

We are passionate about responsible travel but it goes deeper than reducing a trip’s carbon footprint. There’s a lot to do. This is one journey we are fully committed to going on. We believe that all students should benefit from educational travel, whatever their background. That’s why a percentage of revenue from your holiday, goes into our Education Bursary Fund run in partnership with the Geographical Association, it means that at least 30 students who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity can join one of our school trips abroad to see first hand destinations like Iceland to help inspire them and genuinely make an impact on their lives and our environment.

Daniel

Education Director

 

I have been fortunate enough to travel regularly throughout my life. Iceland is like a second home, which I visit several times a year. Organising geography trips for school groups to the place I know so well felt like second nature to me and I know my team share this enthusiasm.

I love exploring new ideas and activities that help students and teachers make the most of their trips. I thrive on working with a team of highly passionate travel professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is listening to or reading stories from students and teachers when they return from their adventures.