Comping is an interesting outdoor recreational activity. The participants or campers leave their homes in cities or densely populated areas to enjoy nature. They usually spend one or several nights outdoors at a campsite. They may use a tent, basic dormitories or choose to have no shelter at all.

Camping became popular in the early twentieth century. Campers frequent natural areas such as forest reserves or outdoor camping grounds.

Camping is usually enjoyed alongside other activities, such as campfires, trekking, fishing or canoeing. Campers may also learn outdoor survival skills, such as cooking in mess tins and identifying edible plants for them to eat.

Today, camping is a major activity organized by schools and youth organizations. Many families also choose to go on their own camping trips. There are some great places to visit for a camping trip in Southeast Asia. One example is the breathtaking Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia. Another great camping location is the hilly countryside of West Java, Indonesia.

Nearer to home in Singapore, families can also camp at designated campsites along the beaches of East Coast Park, Pulau Ubin or Sentosa.

Camping is a great avenue for self-improvement. It teaches self-reliance, resilience and teamwork. It encourages you to reflect and be grateful for what you have. Now, would you like to go on a camping trip?