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, ...

Stafford, Staffordshire , Cheap stuff:
1/10

The local market survives - just, given the competition it faces (see above). In the markey one may buy artfully camouflaged poor-quality fruit and veg (that's produce), dodgy electrical goods, replacement hoses for old washing machines and, an exciting addition to the local retail experience, Polish foodstuffs.

Stafford, Staffordshire , Different stuff:
5/10

Stafford has in recent years become home to a large number of mostly young people from eastern Europe. They are quiet, polite, hardworking, healthy and attractive, and perform sterling service in local shops and farms. This failure to blend in with the locals has caused some comment. Mostly appreciative.

Stafford, Staffordshire , Don't miss:
6/10

Um. The open-air Shakespeare at the castle at the end of June is fun. Unless it rains. The park alongside the river has been replanted and developed and is rather pretty in the summer. Unless it's flooded.

Stafford, Staffordshire , Food:
2/10

Don't ask. There are no decent restaurants in Stafford. Although the cafe in Marks is OK.

Stafford, Staffordshire , Hotels:
3/10

The Swan, an old coaching inn, on the main street. There are others, but none that I'd consider. There's a more upmarket one in the village of Acton Trussel, a few miles out of town.

Stafford, Staffordshire , Safety:
7/10

If you're in any way vulnerable (ie. aged, young, drunk or drugged, lost), best to avoid walking around the small areas of suburban low-income housing on the outskirts of town. Gangs of amateurishly unpleasant children and youths might well give you a hard time, in between smashing the glass in bus shelters and gobbing on the few remaining public telephones. Also, the town centre after 8pm on a weekend evening is the rightful domain of the drunken British young adult. There are drunken assaults, there is vomit, there are loud and ugly voices. It's not pleasant. Other then that, no probs.