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.

Manama , General info:
6/10

Capital of Bahrain, shooping and tourism locations, major malls, historic sites.

Friendly people, 15 minutes from the airport

Manama , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Tax and VAT free purchases, international designer brands, electronics, and high quality dinning and food options.

Manama , Don't miss:
6/10

Banyan tree resort, the tree of life, bab al Bahrain, old souk, gold souk.

Trip to aldar islands, lost paradise of dilmunia (waterpark), and the Bahrain Formula one circuit

Manama , Food:
7/10

All international cuisines available, very good value for money, traditional bahraini and arabic foods, shawarmas, biryanis, etc