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Amidst the forest soundscape of singing cicadas and rustling leaves, the pitter-patter of your footsteps is probably the only sound accenting the natural symphony, along with the occasional chatter from your fellow hikers. Then, there’s the view. Each turn of the path reveals Nature’s grandeur: The majesty of a waterfall or the drama of a granite peak piercing the bright blue sky.
It is no wonder that more Singaporeans have fallen in love with walking tours. The feeling of having escaped the grind of city life couldn’t be more apparent when you’re literally on top of the world—or at least the top of your hike. Along the way, knowledge is shared and new friendships, made. It also doesn’t hurt to clock more than 10,000 steps a day for a change on your fitness tracker.
(CNA Lifestyle: Beyond Melbourne: A road trip across undiscovered Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas)