Canberra , General info:
10/10

Australias largest inland city. some best known land marks are the parliament house and the old parliament house. there is plenty to do in Canberra never run out of time. plenty of great facilities there. a true Aussie city! there are many wineries, shopping centers and plenty more! :)

Canberra , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Most exhibits are free except for special occasion exhibits in the museum or gallery.

Canberra , Different stuff:
6/10

National Zoo and Aquarium, War memorial. Telstra tower.

Canberra , Don't miss:
7/10

All the major exhibits. War memorial, National Museum, and Old and New Parliament House

Canberra , Food:
8/10

Great restaurants, just not as many as other cities, but the quality is there. Best Asian is Sammy's Kitchen and Happy's. Best Bars Debacles, King O'Malleys.

Canberra , Hotels:
7/10

All fairly good and rates are OK. Try Wotif for best deals.

Canberra , Safety:
8/10

Safer then most. I walk alone late and have never had a problem. Incomes are high in Canberra so less ferals. Not saying won't happen but better than Sydney, melb and just about any other city in Australia.

Quito , General info:
10/10

Quito, officially San Francisco de Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located on the eastern slopes of the Pichincha , an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains. With an estimated population of about 1.7 million people as of 2005. It is also the seat of the Quito Metropolitan District, home to 2 million residents. As the headquarters of the newly-formed Union of South American Nations, Quito is also the de facto capital of South American integration.

Because of this physical beauty, its traditions, mystic corners, valuable legends, it is considered " Reliquary of the American Art". Because of this main characteristics, in November of 1978 was the first city in the world declared by UNESCO: Cultural Heritage of Humanity.