So what are the best things and the worst things about Hong Kong? Before I answer this question, I do love Hong Kong, but just like any other cities, no city is perfect, but Hong Kong comes close to being perfect. First, let me tell you about the best things about Hong Kong. When you talk about a city, you think about the urban landscape composed of tall skyscrapers just like what you see in New York City. And Hong Kong did not disappoint me. It has skyscrapers all over the place. Not just modern skyscrapers but a lot of tall old buildings. For me, even though Los Angeles is a city, it does not feel like a city for me since its tall buildings are just concentrated mostly in the downtown area. San Francisco, despite its small population, feels more like a city for me. That’s the reason I like San Francisco much more than Los Angeles. Well, except for its foggy weather, but that is not a deal breaker for me. I do love a mild climate. Second, Hong Kong is what is defined as a cosmopolitan city. It has everything you expect from a cosmopolitan city. It has the best of arts and culture, different kinds of food, a great nightlife, shopping, etc. These are the reasons why a person like me wants to live in the city instead of the countryside or the suburbs. As a filmmaker and an avid film lover, it also has some great indie cinemas. And the art scene is quite impressive too. Third, I love its public transportation. Though in Los Angeles, I do drive. I would have preferred to take the public transportation instead of driving a car, but unfortunately, LA’s public transportation system sucks. San Francisco’s public transportation is so much better. And that’s the reason why I prefer San Francisco more than Los Angeles. In Hong Kong, its subway system can take you almost anywhere. In addition, its bus system is also the best. As for the taxi, even though, Hong Kong is considered the most expensive city to live in, its taxicab fare is actually not as expensive as in the US. I am not sure about their rideshare such as Uber since I never had the chance to use it. That is if they have one. Fourth, you would think Hong Kong is just a concrete jungle, but it is not. It is surrounded by nature. It has beaches, mountains and islands. And that’s what I love the most since I love going to the beach, to go hiking, to have a picnic, to go camping. It keeps me well balanced. Now time to talk about the worst things about Hong Kong. I guess only two words come to my mind. High cost of living and tiny apartments. I will definitely write a separate blog about this. And yeah, there is not a lot of cafes in Hong Kong, and if they do, they are usually the big chain one like Starbucks. For the boutique cafes, you have to look for them, and for the most part, it does not feel like you can stay there for so long as as when doing some work on your laptop. They do have a lot of co-working spaces, but for the most part, they’re quite expensive. So that’s about it, so there is not a lot of things I hate about Hong Kong. In some ways, the pros outweigh the cons.