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.

Lahore , General info:
9/10

Don't underestimate Pakistan and one of its most ethnic city, Lahore. wear extremely reveling clothes, try to dress modest .

Lahore , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Anarkali Bazaar

Lahore , Different stuff:
10/10

The Pakistan-Indian border is 29 km(18 miles) from Lahore, The daily flag ceremony 30 minutes before sunset, are solemn and colourful in true tradition, with the Pakistani & Indian soldiers vying for militry perfetion and a lone bugler playing the haunting Last Post.

Let them know if you're a foreigner, you will be their special guest and enjoy.

Lahore , Don't miss:
8/10

Your Trip to Lahore is incomplete if you have not visited these places:

1. Lahore Fort (Qila)

2. Anarkali Bazaar

3. Shalimar Garden and Mughal Empror Humayun's Tomb.

4. Race Course Park in the Evening.

Lahore , Food:
10/10

Lahoris are famed for their food and for their consumption thereof. This is reflected in the array of restaurants in town.

Cafe Aylanto

Zouk, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Freddy's, on MM Alam Road

The Village, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Ziafat, Authentic Pakistani food

Dera, Right by the Gaddafi Stadium

Fujiyama, in the Avari Hotel

Costa Nosta, Real Authentic Italian food

Pizzerio Uno Chicago Grill, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Salt n Pepper

Pepperica (run by famous Artist Rana Shujaat)

Cookoos Cafe, (across from the Badshahi Mosque)

Lahore , Hotels:
9/10

Pearl Continental Lahore

Avari Lahore

Lahore Country Club

Holdiay Inn Lahore

Radisson Hotel Lahore at the Royal Palm

Best Western

Ambassador Hotel

Lahore , Safety:
9/10

There is no as such security problem in Lahore specially, Its the safest city in Pakistan. People are very friendly and hospitable.

But try avoid places where there is any religious or private rally or gathering.