Houston , General info:
9/10

Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States of America and the largest city within the state of Texas. Houston is the seat of Harris County and an economic center of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area—the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. with a population of around 5.6 million.

Houston was founded on August 30, 1836 by brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou.

Houston , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Pico's Mex-Mex Restaurant, 100% Taquito, Collina's Italian Cafe, ...

Houston , Different stuff:
9/10

Dynamic Downtown, Architecture & Public Art, Shop Nonstop, Urban Green Spaces, ...

Houston , Don't miss:
9/10

Earth Day celebrations, Art Car Parade, NASA, Menil Museum, Astros

Houston , Food:
9/10

Paulie's, Lankford Grocery & Market, Prince's-Houston's Hometown Burger,

King Biscuit Patio Cafe

Houston , Hotels:
9/10

Howard Johnson Express Inn, Hotel Zaza, Crowne Plaza, Four Points By Sheraton Houston Southwest, Hyatt Regency Houston,...

Houston , Safety:
9/10

Like any large city in the world, Houston has its share of unsavory characters. If you use common sense, you'll enjoy your trip and have no problems.

Paris , General info:
10/10

Best time for visiting Paris is from april to september or during X-mas holidays

Crowds can be heavy during summer time. Weather is generally nice in April and may.

Paris , Cheap stuff:
1/10

Far less cheap public transport compared to London.

Paris , Different stuff:
7/10

to find nice and cheap clothes : go to "les halles" or rue de rivoli.

Paris , Don't miss:
9/10

Obviously the Eiffel Tower, the "arc de triomphe", the "champs elysées",

montmartre quarter (home of the famous painters),

All the great museums such as Le Louvre or Beaubourg modern art as well as the Musee d'Orsay with works from the impressionist area

the castles of Versailles and Vincennes.

Paris , Food:
10/10

All the French food.

ask for "blanquette de veau" (veal with white sauce) this is french's favorite dish or boeuf bourguignon (wine sauce and beef)

my favorite restaurant in Paris (i'm french) : aux deux canards 8, rue du faubourg poissonière

Paris , Hotels:
10/10

four seasons george V or the ritz ;-)

Paris , Safety:
8/10

pretty safe place, no gangs here !