Auckland , General info:
9/10

Often callled the city of sails due to the many boats in its harbor. Auckland has over 50 volcanos and Range Toto - a volcanic Island in the center of the harbour is only 600 years old. Fott prints preserved in ash show that the native population actually watched this volcanic Island form. The rocks on the Island are still warm to the touch.

Auckland , Cheap stuff:
7/10

Visit One Tree Hill (although the tree was chopped down by a Mauri activist recently) for a beautiful view of the city. Also visit the Albert museum, which also has a spectacular view.

Kathmandu , General info:
7/10

kathmandu is a beautiful city, nestled in the hills of nepal...

it has its mess, its chaos but it is amazing nevertheless. the main highlights are the temples and the durbar(palace) squares alongside the famous nepali products, be it clothes or handicrafts or food. most of all, it is home...for everyone!

Kathmandu , Cheap stuff:
8/10

if you're a nepali then nothing is cheap, absolutely nothing but if you're a foreigner, then EVERYTHING is cheap!!! everything ranges from 2 to 10 euros..now ain't that cool!?

Kathmandu , Different stuff:
8/10

collectors' haven....culture, clothes, food, everything!

Kathmandu , Don't miss:
8/10

the mountains, the hills, the plains...

everest region, annapurna circuit, pokhara, lumbini, chitwan and obviously, kathmandu!

Kathmandu , Food:
7/10

daal, bhat, tarkari and other ethnically unique dishes

Kathmandu , Hotels:
8/10

generally about 10 to 15 euros for top class hotels and guest houses

Kathmandu , Safety:
6/10

it is fairly safe..as long as you do not get caught up in one of those strike days.