What is Let’s Take A Walk all about?

Let’s Take A Walk is an iconic overnight 100km charity walk, they are returning this year, with Ray of Hope as the chosen beneficiary. Ray of Hope is Singapore’s crowdfunding charity, dedicated to mobilising community resources and support for individuals and families in need.

Let’s Take A Walk is a community-driven initiative led by Raleigh Singapore, an organisation dedicated to making a positive impact through action. Through this annual charity walk event that is fully organised by volunteers, Let’s Take A Walk raises funds for various causes and promotes inclusivity and community spirit.

A Step Towards Inclusivity 

For Let’s Take A Walk 2023, they are taking a step towards inclusivity by introducing the 5km FamilyWalk. This is a specially designed route that is ramp-accessible, creating an opportunity for families and differently-abled individuals to join hands in the spirit of giving back. 

Adrian Chew, the co-chairman of Let’s Take A Walk 2023, said “I started my journey as a volunteer with Let’s Take A Walk 2013 and have continued to participate as both a volunteer and a walker ever since. The spirit of giving back to those in need deeply resonates with me, as some of the closest people to me have faced challenging times.”

Let’s Take A Walk 2023 Targets 

The primary goal for this year is to unite 2,000 walkers, doubling last year’s target of 1,000 participants, in a unified effort to raise $100,000, less operating costs, for Ray of Hope.

Ray of Hope

Ray of Hope goes beyond fundraising; they also offer crucial social support through dedicated case managers, ensuring that every donated dollar directly reaches those in need. With a proven history of assisting over 1,000 beneficiaries and mobilizing over $10 million since 2012, they aid a diverse range of individuals, including children, the disabled, the elderly, migrant workers, single parents, and more. Their commitment to genuine assistance and community engagement is verified through audits by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY).

Let’s Take A Walk 2023 Details and Registration Information

After reading about Let’s Take a Walk 2023, here are more details and registration information for you to plan your charity walk for a great cause!

Let’s Take A Walk 2023

Date: 4th November 2023 | Distances: 20km, 50km, and 100km walks

Date: 5th November 2023 | Distances: 5km and 10km walks

Registration is now open, please visit https://www.letstakeawalk.sg/ and register. Please take note that registration closes on 14th October 2023.

All participants will receive a Let’s Take A Walk 2023 T-shirt, and those who complete the challenging 100km physical walk within the stipulated time limit will earn an exclusive 100km Finisher T-shirt.

Physical Categories

Take note! For the physical categories, the time limit for the 100km category is 33 hours, the 50km category is 16 hours, and the 20km category is 6 hours. 

Virtual Category

For those participants who choose to cover the distance (outdoors) in one walk or in multiple walks during the two-week period, you can opt for the virtual category, and submit your distances measured by GPS app such as Strava. 

Let’s Take A Walk 2023 Registration Fees

Let’s Take A Walk (2023) for a Great Cause with 100km Overnight Charity Walk!

From my scouting days, walking, hiking, trekking, exploring, followed by my travel photography and visual storytelling documentation explorations through my walks locally and around the world. 

It’s been some time since I last supported a charity walk, I hope to play my part to rally my networks, from my various alma mater organisations, to my friends, businesses/organisations that I have worked or engagements with, share with them and hope to encourage them that they can all play a part, just by walking.

Let us all Pay-It-Forward and Pass-It-On, help to share Let’s Take A Walk (2023) for a Great Cause with 100km Overnight Charity Walk, with your family, loved ones, relatives and friends.

Now, which distance should I go for? Let’s Take A Walk together!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Raleigh Singapore and Gloo *

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Celebrating Founder’s Day is a reminder to myself on how joining the Scouting movement back in my secondary school days changed, impacted and taught me lifelong skills, lessons and friendships for life, from the day I joined Gan Eng Seng Dragon Scout Group. 

My love for nature and outdoors, appreciating and learning more about the areas of heritage, history, culture, conservation and preservation through Dragon Scout Group rich and long history, life skills. This is like one big extended family (Dragon Scout Group and Dragon Chapter), the friendships and bonds that will last our lifetime, they are priceless and invaluable. 

A visual storytelling collection of photographing and documenting Gan Eng Seng Dragon Scout Group can be viewed here on Flickr – https://www.flickr.com/photos/tangenghui/collections/72157605375906037/  

Doing my small humble part role to continue the movements of Pay-It-Forward and Pass-It-On, whenever I am able to contribute and help with Dragon Scout Group and Dragon Chapter. 

Gan Eng Seng Dragon Scout Group

• Website: https://www.dragonscouts.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragon_scouts/ 
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dragonscouts 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DragonScouts 

Once again, wishing all a Happy Founder’s Day 2023 and Happy World Thinking Day 2023!  

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1. Turn up the romance in Croatia & Slovenia

The stunning coastlines and islands of Croatia are a sight to behold. Revel in a scenic tour of sparkling blue waters and rocky coves on a private yacht. Delight in exquisite local catch of the day at a local konoba and head inland on a romantic stroll along the ancient cobbled alleyways of Split and Dubrovnik. Explore the enchanting historical sights and charming backstreets, or invoke your spirit of adventure on a leisurely hike followed by a picnic lunch in the mountains.

Continue your journey into neighbouring Slovenia – a charming delight for outdoor enthusiasts and culture lovers. Covered in lush forests and wedged between the mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Slovenia is a picture-perfect destination boasting crystal-clear lakes, turquoise rivers and breathtaking Alpine scenery.

Croatia and Slovenia are the perfect destinations for outdoor lovers to be one with nature.

Scott Dunn Recommends: Cook alongside a local professional chef in her 13th-century home as you source for fresh ingredients and discover the secrets behind traditional Croatian cuisine – learning through a unique culinary experience like a true Dalmation.

Best Time to Visit: June to September

2. Family Fun in Italy

Italy is home to the beautiful Tuscan countryside, plentiful vineyards, charming cities and fabulous food. Not to mention the fascinating history and architecture just waiting to be discovered. Situated in the southern Alps in the north of Italy, the UNESCO Heritage Site of the Dolomites offers dramatic landscapes with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures – perfect for outdoor pursuits for those who enjoy mountain biking, horse riding, rock climbing, and guided hikes for all levels. Pair the great outdoors with a city break in Venice for a dose of culture, or choose to relax on the shores of Lake Garda for the ultimate twin-centre adventure with the kids in tow.

Scott Dunn Recommends: Discover the delights of Sicily and enjoy an Italian countryside escape with a stay at the stunning, neoclassical hotel, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo. Book through Scott Dunn and enjoy a complimentary night when staying for four or more nights. Book here by 3 Jan 2023.

Best Time to Visit: May to September

3. A Magical Summer in the Arctic

A bucket list destination, the Arctic is a magical experience no matter when you visit, but July is the peak season for wildlife viewing. The beguiling Arctic tundra flowers in bloom paints a colourful landscape. Head across Baffin Bay and to West Greenland where you can view whales, minke, humpback, fin and even blue whales in the Arctic Ocean.

The epic landscapes of the Arctic are truly breathtaking; towering icebergs, tranquil fjords and untouched landscapes along with ancient communities and incredible wildlife. It’s the ultimate bucket list destination for the adventure seekers, with ocean voyages taking you from Greenland to Alaska (and everywhere in between). Those looking for a relaxing trip, there are also thermal springs where you can unwind and enjoy a tipple against the picturesque scenery as your backdrop.

Scott Dunn Recommends: Late Summer (August/September) is peak season for wildlife, known as birds, bears and beluga season in Churchill, Manitoba these are favourable months to view some of the Arctic’s most special wildlife. The Arctic tundra flowers are blooming creating colourful landscapes to spot arctic foxes, arctic hares and of course the polar bear.

Best Time to Visit: July to September

4. The Best of Greece

As one of the most popular summer destinations, Greece provides ample opportunity for exploration. Enjoy the plentiful soft sandy beaches along the warm summer coastline which spans over 16,000km. Peruse its vibrant and history-rich cities, or visit the ancient capital of Athens. Beat the post-summer blues and discover the colourful markets in Kos, ogle at spectacular scenery at Delphi, and sample mouthwatering cuisine. Settle by the turquoise seas of the Aegean where lazy days by the ocean await. This is the perfect destination for couples looking for a relaxing summer break.

Scott Dunn Recommends: Discover the new meanings of a Grecian paradise at Blue Palace and enjoy up to 15% off when you book through Scott Dunn.

Best Time to Visit: Generally all-year round but best to visit between May and September

5. Wildlife adventures await in Rwanda 

Rwanda evokes images of amazing mountain gorillas in the mist eating nettles on the slopes of Virunga volcanoes. Embark on breathtaking gorilla trekking expeditions in July, in the middle of Rwanda’s dry season. Living high up in the Virunga Massif – a collection of impressive volcanoes – the mountain gorilla is one of the many majestic animals that trekkers can come up close and personal with in its natural habitat. Rwanda’s captivating natural features continue to draw visitors in. From Lake Kivu and Rwanda’s majestic volcanoes, the acres of lush vegetation and dense rainforest, to the country’s beautiful wildlife and landscapes, Rwanda is a great place for nature loving travellers.

Scott Dunn Recommends: Rwanda is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world and to track these fascinating creatures, visitors require a permit. Only a limited number of small lodges and six tracking permits are issued per family per day, meaning the encounter is as intimate and as unobtrusive as possible. With only 96 permits available each day in Rwanda, it is highly recommended to book in advance to enjoy this iconic wildlife experience.

Best Time to Visit: Ultimately the best time to visit Rwanda is all year round, so long as you are comfortable with a little rain.

Which summer destination should I choose?

Summer season 2022 is here, if you are looking for destinations to travel and visit, the best summer vacation destinations by Scott Dunn would definitely be useful and informative for you! Although I have travel destinations in mind that I want to visit first, I am also open to traveling and exploring destinations that I have yet to visit!

Looking at the best summer vacation destinations recommendations by Scott Dunn, it seems like the Arctic is calling out to the wildlife and outdoors travel visual story teller in me. Or should I choose wildlife adventure in Rwanda?

* Information and pictures courtesy of Scott Dunn *

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This is my first time marking #WorldWaterDay on my TGH Photography and Travel portal/blog. While I have been photographing, covering and writing on environmental protection, conservation, sustainability, I feel that I have not done enough. In recent years, I have increased concern for our world climate situation. I decided to be more active in this movement, I hope that my visual story telling can play a bigger role in helping to bring world environmental issues and awareness across to different groups of people not just in Singapore, around the world as well. 

World Water Day 2022 theme is Groundwater. It’s invisible yet its impact is visible everywhere around the world. We are over using groundwater in many areas around the world, our natural resource is being depleted and its time the world act on this. You can play a part in World Water Day 2022, please visit UN Water and find out more!

Back home in Singapore, we are having our own Singapore World Water Day too! Time to GoBlue4SG and let’s Make Every Drop Count. Canon Singapore has partnered with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency on a photography contest – Canon x Singapore Water Day Photo Contest, Theme is “Water is Life” from 17th to 27th March 2022. Go check it out! 

When I am not doing commercial photography work, I love to explore Singapore’s nature and outdoors. From exploring parks, reservoirs, nature reserves, photographing wildlife, nature areas and how we Singaporeans interact and live with nature and outdoors close to our doorstep.

My recent exploration brought me to photographing nature, wildlife and our waterways/reservoirs up close as well as from a bird’s eye view in our heartlands. 

On World Water Day, let’s #GoBlue4SG and #MakeEveryDropCount, spread the awareness on water, not just in Singapore, around the world too

* A TGH Photography x Canon EOS R3 Explorer Series Production *

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I love the great outdoors, nature and wildlife, not just back home in Singapore, traveling around the world, trekking, climbing mountains, national parks, enjoying the beauty and tranquility of Mother Nature. Getting inside into nature, rainforest, surrounded by tall lush trees and its canopy, I enjoyed forest bathing therapy with my photography setup, capturing the lush greenery and wildlife. 

From the mountains, to the rainforests and oceans, Earth has many beautiful and amazing natural environments that we need to protect and preserve. While I am unable to visit all of them, I am blessed and mesmerised by some of the destinations that I left my footprints behind.   

As I started to get more conscious of my travel and carbon footprints over time, I have also witnessed more natural disasters taking place in other parts of the world and they are not getting smaller in magnitude and size. All these gradually push me as an individual to think again on my types and levels of consumption in this current world that we are living in. I am also looking at businesses, from famers, manufacturers to service providers (e.g. travel agencies, accommodation) on their green eco-friendly models and practices. 

We need to prevent, stop and reverse the damages that we have already inflicted on our planet Earth, now this is the time for ecosystem restoration. We need to stop exploiting nature to restoring and healing it. Only with a healthy ecosystem, can we improve peoples’ livelihood, counteract climate change and prevent the collapse of Earth’s biodiversity.

Every individual on planet Earth has a role to play, no matter how big or small, you can be a part of #GenerationRestoration and make a difference, for your family and loved ones, and to Mother Earth, for the sake of our future generations. 

When we are able to safely travel again once the global pandemic is under control, I would continue to seek my travel photography adventures to the great outdoors, nature and wildlife destinations around the world with green eco-friendly models and practices. 

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