Hong Kong Life Through an 83-Year-Old American Pilot: Expats

83-year-old American pilot on life in Hong Kong since 1964

Destination:ChinaCity:Hong KongPopulation:7.4 million
83-year-old American pilot on life in Hong Kong since 1964
Max Chernov2025-11-2220 min

In this interview, Leo Murray, an American who came to Hong Kong in 1964, shares his long life in the city. He talks about meeting his Hong Kong wife, flying as a volunteer pilot with the Hong Kong Police, and climbing the city’s steep mountains. The discussion covers how Hong Kong has changed over six decades, the contrast between life in New York and Hong Kong, and why the city still feels full of energy. Leo reflects on the biggest advantages of city living, how owning less can enrich life, and the importance of family. He also discusses working with VIPs, his wife’s perspective on her American husband, and the secret to a happy family. The conversation closes with thoughts on dating, what it feels like to be 83, and key life advice about pursuing meaning and happiness. Enjoy the candid stories and reflections on life in a dynamic Asian metropolis.

--- Max Chernov
November 22, 2025, Autumn in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00INTRO
  2. 00:33How Hong Kong Has Changed in 60 Years
  3. 03:02Life in New York vs. Hong Kong
  4. 04:40The Best Thing About Life in Hong Kong
  5. 06:14Working as a Pilot in Hong Kong
  6. 10:24Working With VIPs
  7. 13:06Hong Kong Wife on Her American Husband
  8. 15:52The Secret to a Happy Family
  9. 16:53Dating a Hong Kong Woman
  10. 18:06What It Feels Like to Be 83
  11. 18:28Most Important Life Advice
  12. 19:34The Meaning of Life

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83-year-old American pilot on life in Hong Kong since 1964

In this engaging interview, Max Chernov sits down with Leo Murray, an American who arrived in Hong Kong in 1964 and made the city his home for decades. Leo shares a vivid journey from meeting his Hong Kong wife to flying as a volunteer pilot with the Hong Kong Police, and he recalls the thrill and challenge of climbing the city’s steep mountains. The conversation dives into how Hong Kong has transformed over 60 years, comparing life in New York and Hong Kong, and highlighting what keeps the city’s energy alive today. Leo explains the greatest benefits of city living, the joys and burdens of owning less, and how a simple lifestyle can bring richer experiences. Through stories of VIPs, family life, and a long partnership, the episode paints a intimate portrait of a life lived fully in a global crossroads. The discussion also touches on themes of aging, happiness, and the meaning of life, offering practical advice and heartfelt reflections that resonate with anyone who has questioned what

Hong Kong Life Through an 83-Year-Old American Pilot: Expats

Meet Leo Murray, an American who came to Hong Kong in 1964. Here, he married a Hong Kong wife, flew as a volunteer pilot with the Hong Kong Police, and climbed all the steep mountains across the city. Leo shared why Hong Kong still feels full of energy, the biggest advantage of city life there, and...

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