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.

Tashkent , General info:
10/10

The capital of Uzbekistan, the largest city in Central Asia, with a population of more than 2.3 million people, is a city with 20 centuries of history. First information about Tashkent (earlier known as Shash, Chach, Binkent) dates back to the 2nd century B.C. Archaeological excavations have revealed that present-day Tashkent was a site of an ancient town which has continued to exist as a developed commercial and cultural center of the East, situated in the northern part of the Great Silk Route.

Nowadays, Tashkent is a very attractive and vibrant city. The roots of the rich Uzbek culture shine through Tashkent's architecture, museums and metro stations.

Tashkent , Cheap stuff:
6/10

National Food

National Souvenirs

Tashkent , Don't miss:
10/10

Dont miss visit sights such as:

Chorsu Bazaar. Haggle till you drop in vast goods emporium

Kukeldash Madrasah. 16-th century madrasah

Khasti Imam complex. The official religious centre

Abul Kasim Madrasah. 19-th century college of a Tashkent man

Museum of Applied Arts. Represents rare ceramics, textiles, jewellery, musical instruments

History Museum of Uzbekistan. Represents national history of the country

Tashkent , Food:
8/10

The uzbek food is unique and very tasty! Some of the dishes that you have to try are the "plov", "samsa", "shaslik" and a lot more.

Tashkent , Hotels:
10/10

Hotel Intercontinental

Hotel Dedeman Silk Road

Hotel Tashkent Palace

Hotel Grand Mir

Hotel Uzbekistan

Hotel Shodlik Palace

Hotel Markaziy

Hotel Radisson SAS

Hotel Poytaht

Hotel Grand Orzu

Hotel Orzu

Tashkent , Safety:
10/10

Uzbekistan is the most safe place in CIS. As there are many security workers and police patrols the city.

But not only police and security workers are the reasons of safety,Uzbek People are very friendly to foreigners, the reason is that more that 70 nations live in peace and tolerance.

Also as a guest in Uzbekistan you will be accorded much respect and shown great hospitality, for local families gladly seize the chance to welcome new friends from abroad.