Oranjestad , General info:
9/10

Located on the picturesque southern coast, Oranjestad is the historic Dutch capital of Aruba, where the traditional, tall, multicolored houses combine carved wooden doors and typical Dutch tiles with open-air patios. The charm of the city complements the beauty of this popular Caribbean island where the Dutch and indigenous cultures have merged to give Aruba its unique atmosphere.

Oranjestad , Cheap stuff:
10/10

It is very popular tourist destination so it is hard to find anything cheap.

Oranjestad , Different stuff:
9/10

Outdoor markets displaying tropical fruits, and local arts and crafts, and see Dutch-colonial buildings.

Oranjestad , Don't miss:
9/10

The water off Aruba is teeming with marine life. You can see it all up close by taking a submarine 150 feet below the sea. You'll pass scuba divers, coral reefs and shipwrecks on your journey.

Oranjestad , Food:
10/10

American, Argentinean, Aruban, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese, Cuban, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, International, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouses, Vegetarian...You can find anything you wish.

Oranjestad , Hotels:
10/10

Aruba offers you a very large and varied choice of hotels, both low-rise and high-rise, apartments and guesthouses.

Oranjestad , Safety:
7/10

Aruba is generally a very safe place at any time of day or night. The running water in Aruba is absolutely safe to drink; the island's desalination plant is the second largest in the world.

Wellington , General info:
8/10

Located on the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island. Wellington is a town like no other in New Zealand. Its renowned for being very friendly, very liberal and full of incredibly interesting people.

Cuba Street in the middle of Wellington City Centre is usually thriving with buskers, jugglers and people wearing no shoes and piercings all of the place.

Wellington , Cheap stuff:
8/10

The asian food and sushi is excellent and incredibly cheap.

Wellington has more cafe's per capita than New York and Wellingtonians are incredibly proud of having some of the best coffee in the world!

Wellington , Different stuff:
9/10

Blanket Man! The City's superstar homeless guy - wearing only a blanket - even in winter - he is a local hero. Often found on Cuba Street smoking pot - he is always listening to his ipod, greets passers by with a little wink and has his own religion and political party!

Wellington , Don't miss:
10/10

Te Papa - fantastic museum of all things Kiwi. Be warned you can spend a full day walking round and seeing the exhibitions etc.

Wellington , Food:
8/10

Breakfast/Lunch:

Cafe L'affare just off Tory Street is excellent. Cafe Delux on Cambridge Terrace also has fantastic organic coffee and the best gluten free muffins in Wellington. Also of note are Dixon St Deli and Victoria St Cafe. Coffee is excellent everywhere.

Dinner:

Highlights include Flying Burrito Brothers, Logan Brown and Hede.

Wellington , Safety:
9/10

Very safe city. Often surprised to see young women walking alone at 2am down the high street.

Some homeless people in the centre of town but they are mostly harmless and often quite friendly.