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Adventure is a Mindset
495 Days of FUNemployment
Travel Has Evolved and So Should We
FUN-Damentals of Adventure
The Problem with…Tourism in Southeast Asia
The Lost Art of Travel
The Problem With…Being Vegan
7 Life-Defining Travel Moments
How Chicken Feet Travels Began
Meet “J-i-n”
Singapore - The Geographic Centre of Convenience
Singapore isn’t just where Chicken Feet Travels began—it’s our trusted hub for every adventure. Here’s why we always recommend it as the best gateway to Asia (and why a good layover can change everything). Singapore is our trusted travel hub—for good reason. With fast customs, easy transit, early luggage check-in, and smooth airport access, it offers a stress-free entry into Asia. Plus, it’s the perfect place to explore in bite-sized stopovers between trips. Not just a transit point. A soft landing.
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.