KILROY Explorer Program 2025

Win our Explorer Program 2025 and you could be travelling to one of these eight incredible destinations to create content for KILROY!

Picture it now - scaling the epic sand dunes of Namibia, eating sushi for breakfast in Japan or learning to surf on the beaches of Rio. 

Which one would you choose?

Step 1. 

Share your passion for travel and adventure with us through a short  video (between 30 seconds and 1.5 minutes) on either TikTok, Instagram or our video submission form - at the latest on August 13.  In your video, answer one of the following prompts in a creative way (think of the editing, storytelling, videography, etc.):

• Wherever you are in the world right now, pitch us why we should drop everything and travel there right now. 
• Don't gatekeep! What are some travel rules/hacks that you absolutely live by?
• Describe a travel moment that you wish you could experience again for the first time.

Step 2. 

If you're applying on TikTok or Instagram need to follow and tag @KILROY_UK. In your caption, include your name, age, and which of our eight dream destinations you'd like to travel to, plus the hashtag #explorerprogram2025.

Step 3.

After the competition closes, two finalists will be selected for interviews, which will take place the week of August 18 - make sure you're available! Winners will be notified on August 22. The full terms and conditions can be found below - be sure to read all the details before applying.

We can't wait to see how you're going to showcase your showcase content creation skills like storytelling, editing, and videography!

Let’s hear it for the Class of 2024 👏

Last year, we took the Explorer Program to the next level by selecting eight rising travel creators from across Europe and sending them off on tailor-made adventures around the world—from Nepal to Fiji, and everywhere in between.

But this was never just about going places. We love showing off what real travel looks like: the moments that don’t make it to your feed, the amazing people you meet, and the unexpected twists that turn into stories.

Along the way, our Explorers became part of the KILROY crew—representing their countries, building community, and inspiring the next wave of travellers (aka you?).

Check out Part 1 of Albert's adventure with the Explorer Program in South Korea!

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The least fun part of a competition - but perhaps the most important!

Here's what you need to know:

• The competition closes on Wednesday 13th August - make sure you apply before then!
• Two finalists will be chosen and invited to an interview with our panel - you'll need to be available the week of the 18th August 
• The winner will be travelling to one of eight destinations on a 20-25-day trip with KILROY
• The prize trip must be booked before the end of September 2025 for travel before 31st April 2026
• You'll be creating content for KILROY to use across our social media channels - a mix of raw content for us to use indefinitely and edited content to share your travel experience with our audience

Before applying, make sure you read and understand the full terms and conditions. You can also download a copy of the PDF for future reference. 

Read the T&Cs