Across the globe a number of international cities refer to themselves as the “San Francisco of [insert country name].” And I can’t say that I blame them, given the quality of life, the overall awesomeness and the vanity of our fair city (even if our affordable housing situation leaves a lot to be desired).
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and these metropolises seem to pride themselves on having a je ne sais quoi in common with the City by the Bay. Therefore, if you’re looking to get away but not quite away from it all, these places might be for you.