12 years, 3 countries & 5 cities

Very few people have the opportunity to live in different cities or countries. In the past 12 yeas I was fortunate enough to not only live in 3 different countries, but 5 different cities.

Let me share some of my likes/dislikes with you about these five cities.

Johannesburg
One of South Africa's most well-known cities, apart from Cape Town. Also known as Egoli, meaning Place of Gold in a native African language.
Like
- Vibrant city with always something to do (shopping, clubs, bars, theatres, sporting events).
Dislike
- Lack of a reliable and safe public transport system.

Auckland
Dubbed the 'City of Sails' for having the highest number of sailing boats and yachts per capita in the world.
Like
- Cosmopolitan culture.
Dislike
- Rainfall season that seems to last from March to January, with the occasional sunny day scattered throughout.

Sydney
The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. That's what it's famous for.
Like
- Hot, summer days perfect for driving a convertible.
Dislike
- Everybody's always in a hurry somewhere, meaning common courtesy and friendliness is sometimes considered a waste of precious time.

Melbourne
Fashion Capital of Australia.
Like
- Shopping, balmy summer days, shopping, arts, shopping... You get the idea.
Dislike
- 40 degrees Celsius plus summer days.

Brisbane
Does summer ever end?
Like
- Summer, sun, beaches - like a tropical paradise.
Dislike
- 80% humidity at 6:00 a.m.

There are many other cities I have visited, but these are ones I have been fortunate enough to live in. What's your favourite city and why?