"Chicago
Has large, grandiose vibes while still being incredibly accessible.
Food is great, public transportation was amazing when I was there, had a unique culture.
The cityscape was absolutely gorgeous as well.
It is the quintessential "city" -- like what I imagined in my head growing up."
I was afraid that Berlin would also be mentioned here but be warned. It is nothing more than a big shithole. Great in the 80s and 90s but now a failed City. BTW I was born and grown up in Berlin. I left the city forever for good reasons.
Well, no. Berlin is still a great city. It's not the party and creativity hotspot it used to be, thanks to politicians and real estate companies fighting this kind of culture, but it's still great