Chicago , General info:
7/10

Two airports -Midway or OHare (ORD).OHare is major airport; both convenient to downtown (called The Loop)

Chicago , Different stuff:
6/10

flee market - great fun!

Chicago , Don't miss:
5/10

sambucca

Chicago , Food:
9/10

Food in Chicago is excellent! There is so much variety. There are many places for steak (Carmine's, Wildfire). There is also great Italian (Sappori Trattoria). Many ethnic restaurants if you want tasty affordable alternatives. My advice - go to a BYOB with a bottle or two of wine and you'll save.

Chicago , Hotels:
7/10

Hotels along Michigan Avenue are fun yet expensive. For a cheaper place in a great location, try Congress Plaza hotel.

Chicago , Safety:
6/10

OK for the most part. Just plan out your route in advance. Take cabs, buses, or trains.

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.