Anchorage , General info:
8/10

Anchorage is a consolidated city-borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.It is Alaska's largest city and constitutes more than two-fifths of the state's total population.

Anchorage , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Nightlife

Anchorage , Different stuff:
9/10

More than 1,600 moose live in the city of Anchorage. These wild animals share dozens of scenic trails with outdoor enthusiasts, not to mention showing up in neighborhoods and throughout downtown.

Anchorage , Don't miss:
9/10

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, usually just called the "Iditarod", is an annual sled dog race in Alaska, where mushers and teams of dogs cover about 1,151 miles (1,853 km) in ten to seventeen days.

And visit Alaska SeaLife Center & Alaska Wildlife conservation center

Anchorage , Food:
8/10

Wild Alaska salmon, Alaska king crab, Prince William Sound oysters, and fresh halibut just off the boat name just a few of many culinary highlights offered by Anchorage restaurants.

Anchorage , Hotels:
10/10

More than 7,700 guest rooms in Anchorage

Alaska Backpackers Inn

Qupqugiaq Inn

26th Street Hostel

Anchorage , Safety:
8/10

Anchorage's crime rate, both for violent and property crimes, is higher than for Alaska as a whole or for the U.S. as a whole.Anchorage, and Alaska in general, have very high rates of sexual assault in comparison with the rest of the country.

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.