Kathmandu , General info:
7/10

kathmandu is a beautiful city, nestled in the hills of nepal...

it has its mess, its chaos but it is amazing nevertheless. the main highlights are the temples and the durbar(palace) squares alongside the famous nepali products, be it clothes or handicrafts or food. most of all, it is home...for everyone!

Kathmandu , Cheap stuff:
8/10

if you're a nepali then nothing is cheap, absolutely nothing but if you're a foreigner, then EVERYTHING is cheap!!! everything ranges from 2 to 10 euros..now ain't that cool!?

Kathmandu , Different stuff:
8/10

collectors' haven....culture, clothes, food, everything!

Kathmandu , Don't miss:
8/10

the mountains, the hills, the plains...

everest region, annapurna circuit, pokhara, lumbini, chitwan and obviously, kathmandu!

Kathmandu , Food:
7/10

daal, bhat, tarkari and other ethnically unique dishes

Kathmandu , Hotels:
8/10

generally about 10 to 15 euros for top class hotels and guest houses

Kathmandu , Safety:
6/10

it is fairly safe..as long as you do not get caught up in one of those strike days.

Udon Thani , General info:
5/10

A major commercial center in north east Thailand, a primarily agricultural region. The main areas of interest however lie outside the city, rather than within the main conurbation.

Udon Thani , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Local silks and cottons

Thai and Isaan food

Udon Thani , Different stuff:
10/10

Try eating an insect, morlam music festivals or ploghing the paddies!

Udon Thani , Don't miss:
5/10

Ban Chiang museum

Dancing orchids

Excellent local food

Udon Thani , Food:
10/10

From the simplest stertt hawkers to more formal restauaranst, Udon Thani has a wide range of eateries.

Udon Thani , Hotels:
10/10

Gecko Villa - geckovilla.com

Green Gecko - thaivillarent.com

Udon Thani , Safety:
10/10

Very safe.