Agana , General info:
10/10

Agana is the capital of Guahan (Guam), Mariana Islands. It has a long history dating back to before the Spanish Colonial period of the Mariana Islands. It was originally called Hagatna by the indigenous populace, the Chamorus (Chamorros). It was changed to Agana by the Spanish after the Spanish invasions during the 17th century to make it easier for the Spanish to pronounce. During the 20th century it was changed back to its original Chamoru (Chamorro) spelling and pronunciation, Hagatna.

Agana , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Duty-free Shopping!

Agana , Don't miss:
10/10

There are architectural remains, called latte, that are from the prehistoric era of the Chamoru (Chamorro). These are the pillar foundations of ancient Chamoru (Chamorro) houses. Such latte sites dot the island of Guahan (Guam) and the rest of the Mariana Islands. There are also architectural remains from the Spanish Colonial period. These range from bridges to the Spanish governor's palace and can also be found in other villages and cities on Guahan (Guam).

Agana , Food:
10/10

Seriously try Chamoru (Chamorro) food. Kelaguen, Katdon pika, ...

Oakland , General info:
9/10

Oakland is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Alameda County. Oakland is located in Northern California in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Combined statistical area#Largest CSAs-twelveth-most-populous metropolitan area in the United States. Based on 2006 statistical data, Oakland is the 44th-largest city in the United States.

Rand McNally named Oakland as having the best weather in the United States.

Oakland is a major West Coast port, and is home to several major corporations including Kaiser Permanente and Clorox, as well as corporate headquarters for nationwide businesses like Dreyer's and Cost Plus World Markets.

Oakland , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Like any big city...

Oakland , Different stuff:
9/10

Symbols of Oakland’s arrival as a modern 20th century metropolis -- the Beaux Arts-style City hall and Rotunda Building, the Tribune Tower, and the Art Deco-style Financial Center building

Oakland , Don't miss:
8/10

Dunsmuir House, Grand Lake Theatre, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Children's Fairyland, Parkway Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Preservation Park, USS Potomac-National Historic Landmark

Oakland , Food:
9/10

Jack's Bistro, Horatio's, Garibaldi's on College, Citron, ...

Oakland , Hotels:
8/10

Clarion Suites Lake Merritt Restaurant & Hotel, Jack London Square Lodging, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland Airport, Regency Inn, North Oakland, Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove, Oakland Marriott

Quality Inn, Imperial Inn, Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Oakland , Safety:
9/10

Not so safe in here ...