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.

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.

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.

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.

From statistics to scuba tanks, Jin shares how a love for sharks and a disillusionment with science shaped the soul of ChickenFeet Travels.

Why would anyone name a travel company after a weird, bony food? The answer lies in pho, Singlish, and a love of unexpected adventures.

Diving shaped my life, my friendships, and ultimately Chickenfeet Travels. This is my story—from the first freezing dives in Australia to a thousand logged dives across the world.

Most dive centres will push you to get certified, but it’s not the only path. Here’s what you really need to know if you’re new to scuba, plus the best beginner-friendly alternatives.

This is the story of how years of immersive travel—from backpacking and diving to meeting indigenous communities—reshaped how i see success, sustainability, and true purpose of travel.

Living on a sailboat taught me more about sustainability than any textbook ever could. From limited water to unexpected privilege, this story captures what happens when adventure meets awareness.

What began as a motorbike detour turned into one of my most surreal experiences: sharing rice wine with a village elder, crashing a Bahnar wedding, and witnessing a scared gong performance. This story is about time travel, community, and what we might lose if we don’t pay attention.