Travel Well: What is mindful hiking? Walking for wellbeing boost 5 Apr, 2021 09:30 PM 5 minutes to read There's something special about leaving the urban lifestyle in exchange for a few hours - or days - in the bush. Hiking is a form of exercise, and being out in nature has been well documented to provide a reprieve and a release, especially for those of us living in big cities or spending most of our time indoors. But if you're anything like me, hiking can make my brain go a little haywire. I'll switch from being in awe of my surroundings to stressing about all the things I need to do back home, to huffing and puffing and anxiously awaiting the next pit stop.