Tourism has the power to heal—or to harm. From Spain’s protests to Southeast Asia’s closed beaches, we’ve seen what happens when travel isn’t managed well. But there’s another way. This post explores how we got here, what COVID revealed, and how Chicken Feet Travels helps you experience the world with care, connection, and curiosity.

What if healing the planet starts with healing ourselves? Discover how self-worth, everyday habits, and conscious travel can shift the future—without shame, guilt, or burnout.

In a remote corner of Laos, I met a farmer who lost five of his children before tourism gave him a second chance. This isn’t just a travel story—it’s a reminder that where you go, and how you spend, can change everything.

Adventure isn’t about roughing it—it’s about realness. Explore how travel becomes transformative when rooted in curiosity, courage, and connection, not just consumerism or checklists.

In 2013, I left everything behind and travelled for 495 days to recover from burnout. What started as an escape became the foundation of everything I do now. From finding unexpected friendship in hostels to learning that Southeast Asia would always feel like home, this is what FUN-employment really taught me—about travel, connection, and myself.

From coffee culture to conscious travel, we explore the evolution of mindset that’s shifting the way we explore the world—and how ChickenFeet Travels is leading the charge.

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.

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, let’s explore the real problems—and discover what positive impact travel can do to change them.

Before Google Maps and Instagram, travel was about getting lost and finding connection. So here’s how we get lost…

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.

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.

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.

I didn’t start Chicken Feet Travels to build a business—I started it because I wanted to share all the people and places that made me smile. 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.

What does “doing the right thing” in travel actually look like? Often, it’s not as simple as boycotting a place or only choosing what looks perfect. Sustainability, like healing, requires nuance, commitment, and the courage to stay in the relationship—even when it’s messy.

Singapore was where Simon and Jin met, and where we started. But we continuously pick Singapore and Changi Airport 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.