Our Stories
Adventure is a Mindset
495 Days of FUNemployment
Travel Has Evolved and So Should We
FUN-Damentals of Adventure
You’re never too old, too late, or too unfit to begin. Here’s what to keep in mind when learning something new as an adult, and why every adventure starts with just one small step.
The Problem with…Tourism in Southeast Asia
Tourism in Southeast Asia isn’t always the paradise it’s marketed to be. From overcrowded beaches and plastic pollution to cultural erosion and tourism leakage, this post explores the real problems—and what positive impact travel can do to change them.
The Lost Art of Travel
Before Google Maps and Instagram, travel was about getting lost and finding connection. Here’s why we need to bring that back.
The Problem With…Being Vegan
What if the most sustainable choice isn’t veganism, but eating with intention? This isn’t a takedown—just an invitation to rethink what respect, roots, and responsibility really mean.
7 Life-Defining Travel Moments
What do couscous and travel have in common? Both can surprise you when you least expect it. These seven stories are the moments that most shifted my view of the world—and why I wouldn’t trade them for anything.
How Chicken Feet Travels Began
We didn’t mean to start a travel company. Chicken Feet Travels began with scribbled notes, shared meals, and the kind of stories that stuck long after the tan faded. Here’s how it all began — and what it’s here to do.
Meet “J-i-n”
I didn’t start Chicken Feet Travels to build a business—I started it because people kept asking me for help. After years of living and learning in wild places, I realised the way we travel could shape the world for the better. This is who I am, and why I do what I do.
Singapore - The Geographic Centre of Convenience
We didn’t pick Singapore for the skyline or shopping—we picked it because it works. As the heart of our travel operations, Singapore’s reliability, ease of transit, and regional connections make it the smartest choice every time.
Travel to Conserve
Tourism shapes our world—so let’s make it count. From choosing ethical animal encounters to supporting local guides, “Travel to Conserve” is a guide to making mindful travel decisions that protect people, planet, and culture.
Time, Money, and Grit: The Price of True Adventure
Adventure comes at a cost—but not always the one you think. This post explores how time, money, and grit shape meaningful travel, helping us reconnect with the joy of discovery, the dignity of local communities, and the magic that’s lost when places are overrun.
Tourism Leakage and the Power of Purchase
Most travellers don’t realise how much of their money leaks out of the places they visit. At Chicken Feet Travels, we work to change that. This post unpacks tourism leakage—what it is, why it matters, and how small shifts in spending can create a big impact for local people, ecosystems, and cultures.
ECO-nomics of Travel
Good travel doesn’t have to cost more — it just has to mean more. From choosing local guides to booking outside peak season, we break down how thoughtful planning saves money, reduces stress, and creates richer experiences.
When to Travel Where (Southeast Asia)
Most travel advice in Southeast Asia starts with weather. But there’s so much more to consider: local holidays, monsoons, fruiting seasons, and tourist traffic. This guide helps you make smarter decisions about when to go—not just where.
When to Travel Where - Daily Edition (Southeast Asia)
Travelling Southeast Asia isn’t just about where you go—it’s about when you go. This quick guide helps you navigate daily schedules like a local: beat the tourist rush, dodge the tropical heat, and find quiet pockets of magic throughout the day.
From One Cycling Enthusiast to Another
We offer incredible road cycling trips that get you off the traffic grid and deep into Southeast Asia’s most scenic, quiet, and rideable regions. Curated by cyclists for cyclists—this is road cycling, reimagined.
5 Hard Lessons Learned That Made Chickenfeet Travels Better
From trekking with the Kogi to questioning voluntourism, these stories changed everything I thought I knew about travel—and helped shape ChickenFeet Travels into what it is today.
Conservation is Foundational for Chickenfeet Travels
From statistics to scuba tanks, Jin shares how a love for sharks and a disillusionment with science shaped the soul of ChickenFeet Travels.