What is the KILROY way?
The KILROY Way is our framework for creating truly immersive and remarkable travel experiences you will remember for the rest of your life. After many decades in the industry, we have learned a thing or two about travel, and we want to contribute to a renewed tourism industry where we travel with more intent and go on longer and more immersive trips.
We have carefully curated all of our itineraries based on a select few so-called "ingredients" to make sure all experiences are truly transformative and give you the most bang for your buck.
1. Go Local
Local experiences allow you to become active participants in a community or destination, instead of just spectators. Going local is about seeking out immersive experiences that provide insight into the culture and the people who call the destination home.
Choose a homestay, spend the night in a village, or seek out hostels that are locally owned and operated. Participate in activities led by community members to experience a destination in a unique way and gain historical and cultural insight. Opt for meals at those mom-and-pop shops and take advantage of local transportation options.
2. Travel Slow
While going slow is often the more sustainable option in regards to transport, slowing down your travels can enrich your overall experience. Your transportation choices throughout your journey can get you closer to the cultures you visit, something you would simply miss out on when choosing a short haul flight to get you from A to B.
Opt for using public transport, from trains to chicken buses, long-tail boats to tuk tuks, and get a real feel for your destination while experiencing things you would not otherwise do. Slowing down your travels is a deliberate choice to make room for spontaneous experiences. These are the unknown moments that may well lead to the unexpected highlights of your trip.
3. Grow Yourself
Travel poses the ultimate opportunity to take you out of your comfort zone and introduce you to new cultures, ideas and experiences. In these moments, you're more open to differing perspectives and stepping out of your comfort zone which leads to increased self awareness and personal growth.
Often, travellers return home and are changed by the experiences they've had abroad. Examples could be connecting with strangers, learning a new language, trying new things you've never tried before. Once you return from your trip, reflect on all the memories that will make a different you.
4. Seek Adventure
Travel is an exciting and thrilling experience that can open doors to a new world. While an adventure abroad can be challenging, it can also be filled with wonder and, most of all, fun! Whether that's attending a cooking class, bungee jumping, or partying the night away under the stars, being open to exploration, curiosity and spontaneity enhance any adventure and make your experience a trip of a lifetime.
5. Be Sustainable
KILROY is on a journey. We acknowledge our responsibility to make the world a better place through travel. Being responsible is more than just skipping the flights. It's as much about making sure the money stays in the local communities, protecting and respecting the places we visit, preventing over touristed cities, and securing animal welfare. It’s also about informing KILROY travellers on how their actions impact the planet and providing them with the knowledge to make more informed choices on their journey.
While we are in no way perfect, we are striving for a better tomorrow. We believe that small, intentional choices can make a difference and leave a transformative impact on the places we visit, the people we encounter and for the living things that share the planet we call home. That's why we work with myclimate to reduce our carbon impact.
"Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living."