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.

Paris , General info:
6/10

Paris is a city located 98 miles (158 km) northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Lamar County, Texas, in the United States. It is situated in East Texas, specifically Northeast Texas, at the western edge of the Piney Woods. Local residents like the humorous slogan "Second Largest Paris in the World."

Paris is served by two U.S. Highways: US 82 and US 271. No airport.

Paris , Cheap stuff:
7/10

On weekends there is always Gene's Flea Market.

Paris , Different stuff:
10/10

This Eiffel Tower, standing 65 feet tall, represents a remarkable community effort. It was "Texanized" with a cowboy hat in 1998. The current tower is at least the second Eiffel tower built in Paris. The first was constructed of wood, but was destroyed by a tornado.

Paris , Don't miss:
9/10

Paris, Texas and the Paris Visitors and Convention Council host one of the six nationally sanctioned McKenzie ASA Pro/Am archery tournaments conducted annually by the Archery Shooters Association.

Paris , Food:
9/10

Regular restaurants just like in every "second city" in America.

Paris , Hotels:
8/10

Best Western, Budget Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn - Paris, no luxury hotels which is expected.

Paris , Safety:
9/10

Paris is located in "Tornado Alley", an area largely centered on the middle of the United States which sees tornadoes frequently.