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

Paris , General info:
9/10

Paris is a city located 98 miles (158 km) northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Lamar County, Texas, in the United States. It is situated in East Texas, specifically Northeast Texas, at the western edge of the Piney Woods. Local residents like the humorous slogan "Second Largest Paris in the World."

Paris is served by two U.S. Highways: US 82 and US 271. No airport.

Paris , Cheap stuff:
7/10

On weekends there is always Gene's Flea Market.

Paris , Different stuff:
10/10

This Eiffel Tower, standing 65 feet tall, represents a remarkable community effort. It was "Texanized" with a cowboy hat in 1998. The current tower is at least the second Eiffel tower built in Paris. The first was constructed of wood, but was destroyed by a tornado.

Paris , Don't miss:
9/10

Paris, Texas and the Paris Visitors and Convention Council host one of the six nationally sanctioned McKenzie ASA Pro/Am archery tournaments conducted annually by the Archery Shooters Association.

Paris , Food:
9/10

Regular restaurants just like in every "second city" in America.

Paris , Hotels:
8/10

Best Western, Budget Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn - Paris, no luxury hotels which is expected.

Paris , Safety:
9/10

Paris is located in "Tornado Alley", an area largely centered on the middle of the United States which sees tornadoes frequently.