Inspired by the International Baccalaureate’s Creativity, Activity, and Service programme, CAS Trips aims to make a genuine, sustainable impact through transformative cross-cultural experiences.
We recognize our responsibility as educators and seek to harness the power of experiential learning to inspire students while bringing long-term benefits to the communities and environments in which we operate.
Meet the Team
Directors
Simon heads the CAS Trips team. He founded CAS Trips in 2012 after several years of experience as an international school educator. He taught English Literature and Language at international schools in Indonesia, Switzerland, Brazil and Czech Republic, where the IB diploma program awoke a desire in him to inspire students to fulfil their maximum potential through educational travel.
Born in: York, United Kingdom
Currently lives in: Lisbon, Portugal
Favorite country: Czech Republic
Most memorable travel experience: Hitch-hiking around Uruguay with nothing but a camera around my neck, a bag on my back and €80 in my pocket.
Callum comes from a Finance and Economics background but quickly learnt that spending all his time in a suit and tie was not for him. He quit his job and backpacked around the world for 3 years before joining CAS Trips in 2014.
Born in: Melbourne, Australia
Currently lives in: Prague, Czech Republic
Favorite country: Colombia
Most memorable travel experience: Traveling the Amazon from the north of Brazil into Colombia by sleeping in a hammock atop a supply boat.
Staff
Neil was raised in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California by his Czech mother and American father before moving to Los Angeles to study and work in technical theater. He now splits his time between the two countries and uses his varied background to create spectacular CAS experiences for students.
Born in: Sacramento, California
Lives in: Prague, Czech Republic
Favourite country: Italy
Most memorable experience: Scuba diving and playing with the dogs of the sea (sea lions) in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez.
Kristýna grew up in Abu Dhabi and spent her whole life in an international school environment. Being passionate about education, sustainability and currently perfecting her book binding skills, she manages the logistics at CAS Trips.…
Born in: Prague, Czech Republic
Lives in: Prague, Czech Republic
Favourite country: Malaysia
Most memorable experience: Walking 800m deep into the crater of a Javanese volcano, sulphuric fumes and blue flames erupting from the depths of the earth
Born and raised in Czech Republic, at 20 years old, Kamila decided to spend some time abroad and delved into Latin culture while studying Spanish Philology in Santiago de Compostela. After returning, her desire to stay in an international environment led her to the tourism industry where she developed her skills that allow her to create CAS experiences for all the young changemakers.
Born in: Prague, Czech Republic
Currently lives in: Prague, Czech Republic
Favorite country: Spain
Most memorable: Watching the sun rise above Titicaca lake while leaving one of its isolated islands on a boat after being stranded overnight.
Dominika grew up in New Jersey, where she earned her degree in education. After teaching English to students from countries around the world, she felt called to move to Prague and embark on a new journey. Her passions for education and travel led her to CAS Trips to help create sustainable, global learning experiences for students.
Born in: Union County, New Jersey
Currently lives in: Prague, Czech Republic
Favorite country: Iceland
Most memorable travel experience: Hiking on Vatnajökull glacier and sipping ice water from small streams flowing on its surface.
Frieda was born in Michigan but has also lived in California, Germany, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Croatia, and now the Czech Republic. After finishing her second master’s degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies in Brno, she decided to stay in Czechia and moved to Prague where outside of work, she is involved in the local circus arts and fire dancing community.
Born in: Michigan, USA
Lives in: Prague, Czech Republic
Favourite country: Czech Republic (of course). Though also worth a mention are Italy (for the food), Ireland (for the craic), and my favorite natural landscape is the Dead Sea.
Most memorable experience: Camping in Yosemite valley in a secret cave maybe an hour’s walk from the nearest trail. The moon was full but at first, we were in total darkness since the light was blocked by the shadow of the mountain. We watched the moonlight slowly creep down the other wall of the valley until it reached us and then all of a sudden, everything was flooded in bright light - as if someone had flipped a switch.
Raised a classic Midwesterner, Sarah left the United States at 22 to live out her “European Dream”. She has since used her Journalism degree through teaching, tourism, and CAS Trips. Energized and eager to learn from each other, Sarah loves bringing lots of reflection into CAS Trips!
Born in: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Currently lives in: Prague, Czech Republic
Favorite country: Vietnam
Most memorable travel experience: Hiking up Mount Merapi through the night to witness the active volcanic summit sunrise and catch some of the most breathtaking views!
Born in: Zurich, Switzerland
Currently live in: Berlin & Munich, Germany
Favorite country: South Africa – because the food tastes fresher, the music sounds better, the landscapes are majestic, and the sunlight hits differently.
Currently live in: Berlin & Munich, Germany
Favorite country: South Africa – because the food tastes fresher, the music sounds better, the landscapes are majestic, and the sunlight hits differently.
Favorite travel experience: Impossible to narrow it down to one – but attending the Medellín Spring Global Student Exchange Program and learning about Comuna 13 with a local guide and a creative workshop alongside a group of young international students is high on the list.
Simon left his native country, the United Kingdom, when he was 25. As a qualified journalist, he travelled through five continents, writing about travel and culture for major worldwide publications. He is currently perfecting his salsa steps in Medellin while directing CAS Trips Colombia.
Born in: Barnsley, England
Currently lives in: Medellin, Colombia
Favorite country: Ecuador (only because I am trying to not be too Colombia heavy)
Most memorable travel experience: Being slapped with stinging needles in the Ecuadorian Andes in order to cleanse my soul.
Kathryn is a Theatre and Film graduate and an established actress in Prague. Her professional background in drama education supports students develop their skills in a fun and meaningful way.
Born in: Newcastle, Australia
Currently lives in: Prague, Czech Republic
Favorite country: Czech Republic
Most memorable travel experience: Unzipping the door to our tent to the sight of the glorious snow-capped Alps before an early morning swim in the clear waters of Lake Geneva.
As a student Pavel was excited by the collapse of communism and the beginning of a new era in his country. After studying management and business, he ended up working in IT for more than a decade. After living in London and Dublin, Pavel came back to Prague, and is now raising his son Matej with his wife Kathryn.
Born in: Cesky Brod, Czechoslovakia
Currently lives in: Prague, Czech Republic
Favorite country: Thailand
Most memorable travel experience: Climbing the Carpathian Highlands in eastern Ukraine, and not seeing anyone except shepherds for days. They shared fantastic stories about enormous bears whose size grew more each time they told a story.
Our partner schools
Mayoor Private School, Abu Dhabi
St. Catherine’s Moorlands, Argentina
Anania Shirakatsy Lyceum, Armenia
Narrabundah College, Australia
International Christian School of Vienna, Austria
St Giligen’s, Austria
Danube International School, Austria
Dunya School, Azerbaijan
Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School, Bahrain
Bahrain Bayan School, Bahrain
Riffa Views International School, Bahrain
Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School, Bahrain
Bogaerts International School, Belgium
QSI International School of Sarajevo, Bosnia
The British School of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pan American School of Bahia, Brazil
Wish Bilingual School, Brazil
Colonel By Secondary School, Canada
Regiopolis-Notre Dame, Canada
École internationale de Montréal, Canada
École secondaire publique L’Héritage, Canada
IE Weldon Secondary School, Canada
Lillian Osborne High School, Canada
Holy Heart High School, Canada
Mosaïque School, Canada
Park View Education Centre, Canada
Ross Sheppard High School, Canada
Instituto Alemán Carlos Anwandter, Chile
Nido De Aguilas, Chile
St Gabriel’s High School, Chile
German School, Chile
International School of Nanshan Shenzhen, China
Huaer Zizhu Lemania College, China
Beijing World Youth Academy, China
Yew Chung International School Of Beijing, China
Colegio Anglo Colombiano, Colombia
The Columbus School, Colombia
Colegio La Colina, Colombia
Lincoln School, Costa Rica
American International School of Zagreb, Croatia
American International School, Cyprus
International School of Prague, Czech Republic
Birkerød Gymnasium, Denmark
Beau Soleil, Denmark
Skt Jose’f School, Denmark
EUC SYD, Denmark
Balandra School, Ecuador
Colegio Terranova, Ecuador
Ecomundo Centro de Estudios, Ecuador
Colegio Stella Maris, Ecuador
Colegio Britanico, Ecuador
San Martin, Ecuador
Cairo American College, Egypt
British International School of Cairo, Egypt
The American International School, Egypt
Antigua International School, Guatemala
New School, Georgia
European School, Georgia
International School of Dresden, Germany
International School of Mainfranken, Germany
Berlin British School, Germany
Metropolitan School Frankfurt, Germany
US Neustadt, Germany
Al-Rayan International School, Ghana
Doukas School, Greece
DelCampo School, Honduras
Union School, Haiti
Harrow International School, Hong Kong
Britannica International School, Hungary
Ecole Mondiale World School, India
British School of New Delhi, India
Victorious Kidss Educares, India
CM Academy, India
Oakridge, India
Pathways Noida, India
The British School New Delhi, India
Kodaikanal International School, India
Calcutta International School, India
Cita Hati, Indonesia
Canadian School of Milan, Italy
English International School of Padova, Italy
International School of Trieste, Italy
St George’s British International Rome, Italy
International School of Turin, Italy
Marymount International School Rome, Italy
St Stephen’s School, Italy
Hillel Academy, Jamaica
Tsukuba International School, Japan
Mashrek IS, Jordan
Alylilah School For Girls, Jordan
Amman Baccalaureate School, Jordan
Aga Khan Mombassa, Kenya
Dostyk American International School, Kazakhstan
New English School, Kuwait
American Community School Beirut, Lebanon
Le Bocage International School, Mauritius
Eton, Mexico City, Mexico
JFK – The American School of Querétaro, Mexico
Colegio Del Valle, Mexico
Colegio Internacional Terranova, Mexico
Alexander Bain School, Mexico
CETYS, Mexico
Colegio Del Valle De Culiacan, Mexico
Instituto Bilingüe VICTORIA, Mexico
Madison International School, Mexico
Myanmar Int. School of Yangon, Myanmar
British School in Netherlands, Netherlands
United World College Maastricht, Netherlands
Vechtstede College, Netherlands
International School of Groningen, Netherlands
Amsterdam ICS, Netherlands
RLO, Netherlands
International School Eindhoven, Netherlands
Greensprings School, Nigeria
American International School of Lagos, Nigeria
Bjørnholt Videregående Skole, Norway
Porsgrunn Videregående Skole, Norway
TNS Beacon House, Pakistan
Boston School International, Panama
Franklin D Roosevelt, Peru
International British Academy, Philippines
Southville Int. School, Philippines
Oporto British School, Portugal
Baldwin School Of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
Caribbean School, Puerto Rico
Middle East International School, Qatar
American School of Doha, Qatar
American International School of Bucharest, Romania
British School of Bucharest, Romania
Brookes Moscow Int. IB School, Russia
Alexander Pushkin School, Russia
Green Hills Academy, Rwanda
Al Faris International School, Saudi Arabia
Al Isra International School Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Advanced Learning Schools, Saudi Arabia
NPS International School, Singapore
GEMS World Academy, Singapore
Aloha College, Spain
Colegio Virgen de Europa, Spain
Laude Newton College, Spain
Benjamin Franklin International School, Spain
American School of Bilbao, Spain
Bladins IS Malmö, Sweden
Regent International School, Switzerland
JFK, Switzerland
Ecole Monser, Switzerland
La Cote International School, Switzerland
Inter Community School Zurich, Switzerland
Aiglon College, Switzerland
Institut Le Rosey, Switzerland
International School Of Zug and Luzern, Switzerland
International School Basel, Switzerland
Ecole La Garenne, Switzerland
Lemania Verbier Int. School, Switzerland
Beau Soleil, Switzerland
Zurich International School, Switzerland
Dar Es Salaam Int. Academy, Tanzania
American Pacific International School, Thailand
International School Bangkok, Thailand
British School of Istanbul, Turkey
Terakki Private High School, Turkey
FMV Ayazağa Işık Lisesi, Turkey
Bilkent Erzurum Laboratory School, Turkey
Yuce Schools, Turkey
Mayoor Private School of Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dunecrest, UAE
Abu Dhabi International School, UAE
Delhi Private School Dubai, UAE
Emirates International School Jumeirah, UAE
Jumeirah English Speaking School, UAE
The Aga Khan High School, Kampala, Uganda
British International School, Ukraine
International School of Aberdeen, UK
Rochester Grammar, UK
Westminster Academy, UK
Marymount International School London, UK
St.Brendan’s School, Uruguay
International School of Los Angeles, USA
Aspen High School, USA
Alcuin School, USA
Avenues The World School, USA
Beaumont School, USA
Douglas County High School, USA
Robinson School, USA
Josiah Quincy Upper School, USA
Garner Magnet High School, USA
Snowden International School, USA
Omaha High School, USA
International School of Indiana, USA
Calverton School, USA
The Awty International School, USA
LSU High School, USA
Midlothian High School, USA
Kinston High School, USA
James Island Charter HS, USA
Locust Valley High, USA
Portage Central High School, USA
Santa Margarita Catholic High School, USA
Pacific Ridge, USA
School Lane, USA
The Clinton School, USA
Trinity High School, USA
Salem NJ, USA
The British School Caracas, Venezuela
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