Before and during my trips, I do a small research on where to go and what to do. I've decided to store my notes on GitHub, so I can either share them with friends or just have a single place for all my notes. Typically, I begin writing my notes either before or during the trip. Ideally, I would return here to write feedback on the attractions after I've actually experienced them.
Here I just collect my notes of where I would like to go in Malaysia
- Bako Park
It worths going there for at least 2 nights. First day I went to a short hike trail as I was tired after the trip. Accomodation to stay. It looks like a camp next to a very nice national park.
How to reach:
a. Land to Sarawak town (buy airplane tickets in advance if you buy them a day before, you would pay x2, x3).
b. Take a taxi ($15) or a bus to waterfront area of the town (it's next to the river and might be a downtown or something). You will need a Bako Bus Stop.
c. Take a bus from Bako Bus Stop in Kuching.
d. Take a boat ride ($25) to Bako.
Contact:
Tel : (+6) 01165729229 (Bako Terminal)
Tel : (+6) 01165729294 (Park HQ)
email: jalanikelat@sarawakforestry.com
email: info@sarawakforestry.com
Book Accomodation - Gunung Mulu National Park
This place is famous by its caves. There I can go to a cave trip and a forest boat ride. Accomodation to stay.
How to reach: Mulu can be reached by plane from Miri (30 minutes), Kuching (1 hour 20 minutes) & Kota Kinabalu (55 minutes). Miri, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu could be reached from KL for $40 - $70. Here is more information of how to reach the place - Gunung Kinabalu (The highest mountain in Malaysia)
Also looks very promising. It is a pretty serius hike. I think it is at least a 3 days trip. Dirst day I arrive to Kinabalu park and spend a night there to acclimatize. Accomodation to stay.
I did not go there as it was $570 for 2 nights 3 days package. This was the only price I could find for this place.
How to reach: Land to Kota Kinabalu airport (KL - Kota Kinabalu: 2:30 hrs, $70), take a bus to Kinabula park
I'm having a small trip to Houston, Texas. I'm staying here for just 4 nights, basically I have 2.5 days here. I got a rental car as it seems there's nothing to do in Texas without a car (IMHO based on web surfing).
- Texas Ranch I was really eager to visit one of the ranches in Texas, but it seems that it requires more careful planning. The ranches I found are better suited for stays of at least one night to fully immerse oneself in the experience. They have farm-like features with cattle and horses, allowing you to enjoy this Western-style setting. Also they do want you to plan ahead and a make a reservation and if you don't stay you need to spend at least $200 / person per visit. Horseback riding is ~$180 + a Ranch tour would be $200+.
- Space Center One of the most fameous place to visit in Houston.
- Gerald D Hines Waterfall This is just a city park with an artificial waterfall. Looks cool, I saw it by accident and it was p impressive.
- King Ranch 3.5 hrs away. This is a working ranch. They do offer tours. Ranch tour is $20 per person, and they have wildlife tours ($60 per person). Call them for more info 361 592 8055
- Galvestone 1 - 1.5 hr road trip. There's a Galvestone Islan National park. Looks pretty cool, nice beach. Some info about Galvestone Island National Park
- Beaumont. 1.5 hrs drive. It has: Cattail Marsh Park, Beumont Botanical Garden, More things to see in Beaumont
- Mc Faddin National Wildlife Refuge
- Sea Rim National State Park
- Dallas Quite a long trip, but there's also Ennis bluebonnet Park to visit around Dallas
- Trip: Houston -> Beaumont -> Sea Rim National State Park -> Mc Fadding National Wildlife Refuge