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Densely populated Singapore is surprisingly rich in places to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. For an easy break from the urban whirl, take a day trip to the island of Pulau Ubin. Stepping off the bumboat that transports visitors to the island is like going back in time and the tiny outpost is one of the country’s few remaining throwbacks. Part of the fun of the Pulau Ubin experience is just following your nose and biking along its myriad lanes. The island’s ‘must-visit’ attraction is the Chek Jawa wetlands, encompassing several ecosystems like a seagrass lagoon, coral rubble, mangroves, and coastal forest. Other prime spots in Singapore for nature-lovers include MacRitchie Reservoir, where a range of hiking loops take walkers deep into the island’s green heart, and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, the centerpiece of which is the 163-meter-high Bukit Timah.
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