Our story
“Why do you need a lock? We all know each other here”
I’m Ilona, a co-founder of KeyBento.
I did the first sketches of KeyBento in October 2022 with a physical piece of paper and pencil. Now it’s a real and thriving community with families like you all over the world.
The vision I always had for this is simple - make it easy and comfortable for families to create new stories.
Like mine from a holiday in Corsica, where my family realised that the front door did not have a lock. “Why do you need a lock? We all know each other here”, we were told.
That’s the beauty of a community, and it was even more magical being accepted into a new one away from home.
I hope that you’ll live such stories thanks to KeyBento
When you do, come tell me about them. I’ll share some more of mine too.
My door is also always open, like that door in Corsica.
Ilona
“My story is deeply rooted in a profound respect for family and traditions, influenced by my French Cambodian heritage.”
I’m Hervé, the second co-founder of KeyBento.
My story is deeply rooted in a profound respect for family and traditions, influenced by my French Cambodian heritage. I remember asking my dad how he found the energy to take us to our sports lessons and music school after long workdays. His answer never changed: “Spending quality time with you and your sisters as you grow is the most we can do as parents to show our love.”
Inspired by the lessons of family and rituals that my parents instilled in me, together with Ilona, we dreamed up a community where different cultures meet, and everyone finds joy in discovering new places.
KeyBento is to help families create lasting memories together through shared experiences in travel and holidays. We aim to go beyond mere travel; we want you and your children to immerse yourselves in different cultures, form genuine connections with local people, and spend quality time with your family.
Hervé