Hong Kong is an amazing place but really different from European cities. Be prepared to the density and the towers. The weather and humidity is tough. But if you give this city a chance, you will discover how wonderful it is and why so many expats stay here...
There are many unforgettable memories to be honest. I was very impressed by how the whole city reacted when their sports teams advanced to the next tier – cars were honking, people were cheering, flags were being waved, which is very different from ours...
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