Bangkok , General info:

Average temp is 32oC with the only main variance being the humidity.

You very quickly learn patience as everything operates in 'Thai time', which is basicall whenever one gets around to it...Lol

Bangkok , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Everything in Thailand is copy, copy! and cheap! cheap!

Bangkok , Different stuff:
8/10

Ladyboys....

Thai drivers...

Loose morals...

Bangkok , Don't miss:
8/10

The Tiger Temple, Kanchanaburi.

River Kwai bridge and museum.

Grand Palace, Bangkok.

Pattaya. For diving, not the other stuff! :D

Songkran festival,..if you love to get wet.

Bangkok , Food:
9/10

The food in Thailand is many and varied. You can find cuisine from all over the world, but if Asian food is your desire, you'll be in heaven. All the noodles, rice and fresh fruit and vegetables you can handle. A truly unique dining experience which I am still discovering.

Bangkok , Hotels:
9/10

Royal Princess, Luan Luang.

Landmark.

Royal Orchid, Sheraton.

Bangkok , Safety:
9/10

Don't drive or ride a bike yourself, it's not worth the risk. Thai drivers and riders are maniacs, but they seem to be able to read what the other maniac is going to do, so you stand a better chance....Lol

Wellington , General info:
8/10

Located on the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island. Wellington is a town like no other in New Zealand. Its renowned for being very friendly, very liberal and full of incredibly interesting people.

Cuba Street in the middle of Wellington City Centre is usually thriving with buskers, jugglers and people wearing no shoes and piercings all of the place.

Wellington , Cheap stuff:
8/10

The asian food and sushi is excellent and incredibly cheap.

Wellington has more cafe's per capita than New York and Wellingtonians are incredibly proud of having some of the best coffee in the world!

Wellington , Different stuff:
9/10

Blanket Man! The City's superstar homeless guy - wearing only a blanket - even in winter - he is a local hero. Often found on Cuba Street smoking pot - he is always listening to his ipod, greets passers by with a little wink and has his own religion and political party!

Wellington , Don't miss:
10/10

Te Papa - fantastic museum of all things Kiwi. Be warned you can spend a full day walking round and seeing the exhibitions etc.

Wellington , Food:
8/10

Breakfast/Lunch:

Cafe L'affare just off Tory Street is excellent. Cafe Delux on Cambridge Terrace also has fantastic organic coffee and the best gluten free muffins in Wellington. Also of note are Dixon St Deli and Victoria St Cafe. Coffee is excellent everywhere.

Dinner:

Highlights include Flying Burrito Brothers, Logan Brown and Hede.

Wellington , Safety:
9/10

Very safe city. Often surprised to see young women walking alone at 2am down the high street.

Some homeless people in the centre of town but they are mostly harmless and often quite friendly.