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.

Le Touquet , General info:
7/10

Le Touquet France - Paris Plage is a beautiful 1920's style holiday resort located on the part of the French coastline called"Côte d'Opale (the LOpal Coast) complete with glorious beaches and magical pine forests. Regular flights and proximity to the Channel ports of Calais and Boulogne make Le Touquet an easy destination from the UK. Le Touquet has many attractions including golf, sand yachting, horse riding, casinos and the fabulous Aqualud water sports centre. The excellent market, quaint shops, boutiques and lively discothèques complete your French pot- pourri. Le Touquet - Paris Plage really is a four season town, with weekends regularly bringing anything from art exhibitions and wine festivals to concerts and sports events.

Le Touquet , Don't miss:
7/10

The Aqualud water park on the beach.

The big fish restaurant in the centre of town

Le Touquet , Safety:
8/10

No problem and the people are friendly