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.

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.

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.

What’s the difference between a cocktail diver and someone ready for strong currents? Between couch potato and confident trekker? Here’s how we define skill levels — plus a personal story about why mindset matters more than muscle.

Your boss might thank us or hate us—but if you’ve got the green light to work remotely, these 5 destinations across Southeast Asia could shift your perspective. We’ve road-tested each one for Wi-Fi, coffee, comfort, and adventure.

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.

Should you dive from a resort or live on a boat for a week? Here’s how to decide what’s right for your next scuba adventure, based on comfort, access, marine life, and crowd levels.

A dive trip with friends, a baby, and some whisky turned into a chaotic adventure—and the beginning of Chickenfeet Travels.

A personal look at how the Banana Pancake Trail and travel blogs helped fuel a culture of sameness, surface-level experiences, and performative travel. And why we must write—and travel—with more care.

Not all elephant experiences are ethical — but that doesn’t mean we should turn away completely. This post explores the real cost of conservation, the signs of a responsible sanctuary, and why these gentle giants still give us a reason to hope.

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

Southeast Asia holds a rich tapestry of tribal cultures—but many are disappearing. Learn why these communities matter and how to visit with respect, reverence, and purpose.

From street food in Hanoi to temple ruins in the jungle, this is the story of how one dare turned into a post-pandemic adventure through some of Vietnam’s most stunning and underrated places.

It started with a dare and turned into a 14-day cycling adventure through Vietnam’s Central Highlands. From misty mountains and waterfalls to whisky-drunk hosts and remote villages, this story pedals through beauty, challenge, and everything in between—one climb at a time.

We follow people, not hype. Our dive trips are built around currents, coral health, and trusted local guides—not crowd-chasing or over-promising. Here’s how we choose where (and with whom) we dive.