Astana , General info:
5/10

Formerly Tselinograd, later Akmola. Nowadays it is called Astana. Previously Astana was the oblast's center (administrative unit in Kazakhstan). Now it is a capital since 1997. The capital was transferred from Almaty. Since that time Astana is growing fast. It is situated on both sides of Esil river. The right bank is called old town, whilst the left bank is a new administrative center of the new capital.

Astana , Cheap stuff:
5/10

Astana is one the most expenssive cities in Kazakhstan along with Almaty (financial and cultural center), Atyrau (oil and gas capital) and Aktau (sea port on Caspian). Cheap stuff can be found in bazaars and large markets like "Eurasia", "Arman" and etc.

Astana , Food:
4/10

Eating is a problem in Astana though there are lots of cafes and restaurants. Unfortunately, most of them can not be considered to be cheap or good. Usually, food is expenssive and fairly good. A usual lunch for a person might cost starting from 1500 tenge (13 USD). And it is not a good lunch at all.

Astana , Hotels:
5/10

There are many hotels and lots are being built. Astana can boast Intercontinental hotel, Rixos President hotel and a few more 5* hotels. There are also 2-3 hotels with 4* grading. And lots of 2* hotels. But prices usually high inspite of fair service. A single room in 2-3* hotel might cost 40-50 usd. 6* hotels cost from 200 Usd.

Astana , Safety:
5/10

It is quite safe to walk in the downtown in midnight. Though it is highly not advised to walk somewhere in the suburbs. There lots of police cams and police booths all over the city.

Woodstock , General info:
10/10

A unique village in New England largely dominated by the Rockefeller family fortune. It is full of historic buildings, small independent businesses and restaurants. It is the only village in the US that you can walk from the village centre straight into a National Park.

Woodstock , Cheap stuff:
10/10

The village is not known for offering anything cheap!

Woodstock , Different stuff:
10/10

Marsh Billings Rockefeller mansion

Woodstock , Food:
10/10

Pane e Salute - 2007 Vermont Hospitality Council restaurant of the year.

Woodstock , Hotels:
10/10

Woodstocker Organic Boutique Inn -

2006 Award - Vermont Hospitality Council - Innkeepers of the year

2006 Award - Vermont Governor's award - Green hotel in Green Mountain State

2007 Award - Top 10 B & B in all US - B&B.com

2007 Award - Guest Favourite BnBFinder.com

Trip Advisor - #1 in Village #2 in entire State

Woodstock , Safety:
10/10

Very safe

Virtually no crime as the population has 11 police for 3000 people.