Current Situation in Sydney - Life in Sydney March 2020

[@nickandhelmi]

What's the situation in your city? We'd love to know below 👇🏻 Stay safe & well guys 🙏🏻

[@jackcarlson7906]

I was supposed to spend the entire autumn semester at the University of Sydney and stay until June, but unfortunately got recalled back to the U.S.A. after a months' time in Sydney. I must say that Sydney was one of the most beautiful cities I've ever been in, and I actually used your videos as a reference quite a bit! Thanks for making my time in Australia amazing, and I promise I'll be back someday. Cheers from Boston, Massachusetts! Be safe

[@nickandhelmi]

Hi Jack glad you enjoy Sydney even in short period of time. Thank you so much for your kind comment, love that our videos help you, it does mean a lot 🙏🏻😊 Take care, stay safe & healthy and yes come back when this is over 😁

[@jackcarlson7906]

@@nickandhelmi For the brief time I was there, it was legitimately the most fun I've had in a long time, and I miss it so much so that I plan on coming back after I graduate to pursue a work/holiday visa for a year to see everything I missed! Depending on how I like it and if it'd be viable, I'm considering pursuing PR or dual citizenship. Such a beautiful country with incredible people and thank you two for the videos

[@bearsandbutters]

Hey Nick & Helmi!!! So awesome to see you guys and LOVE seeing the QVB, and Opera House!!! That's good that the restaurants are taking it seriously there! We agree.. it's so important to support small business!!! We are seeing a lot of the same thing here in LA!!! No one on the streets!!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Yess we're big supporter of the small businesses, we really don't want our fave restaurants close permanently 😊 US cases are escalating so quickly, stay safe girls🙏🏻

[@TheWorldnUs]

Government: Stay in doors unless you need your essentials. Nick and Helmi: I'm going to film a KZbin video outside. 🤣

[@nickandhelmi]

This is work for us 😅 but we only go out for short time with car 😁

[@PeterandYen]

😂 stay safe guys

[@feedmeimei]

It's great that they're cleaning the public transportation so often too!

[@nickandhelmi]

Yes that's really good, we also agreed 🙂

[@YongCooking]

Hi Nick! It's so good to hear from you. Thank you for coming by :) How've you been? hope all is well with you and Helmi. It's crazy how everything is sold out and empty in Sydney. T_T Take care and stay safe and healthy!

[@nickandhelmi]

Hi Yong, how are you? hope all good in Korea. Yeah it's crazy times right now, stay safe & well too 🙏

[@TravelInteresante]

Can't believe how everything escalated super quickly, we were just there with you a few weeks ago and the city was lively!

[@nickandhelmi]

Exactly only the matter of weeks and so much different

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

Helmi, I love your T-shirt! Yes, we're both working from home too. It sucks a bit, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Great collab idea. Stay safe guys.

[@nickandhelmi]

thanks guys😊 stay safe & well too!! nick is still working like normal haha but practising social distancing for sure. hopefully this is over soon

[@feedmeimei]

Everything sold out, things were like that here too, thankfully things are starting to be stocked again

[@nickandhelmi]

We still cant find toilet rolls haha😆 but the limit purchase really help for other stuff 👍🏻

[@feedmeimei]

Wow so crazy to see Sydney like this. Feels like just a few days ago I was there and it was totally normal 😞

[@nickandhelmi]

I know :( life is not the same anymore. It's just turned so quickly

[@mrwelch6348]

i would love to go to sydney when things get back to normal

[@JohnandMalie]

Crazy to see our city less crowded like that. Once in a lifetime thing that's for sure. So sad to see what's happening though it's good to see businesses adapt quickly to the situation eg. most supermarkets you'll see trolleys being wiped, perspex glass has been put up to protect staff and some places have implemented 4 people per aisle. Hopefully it gets better soon. (Also, didn't know you had glasses Helmi 😀)

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah crazy how when we film this video on 28March, we still able to go out to shoot. With current restriction, definitely big no no. Hope you guys are well, are you wfh?

[@RudyVisuals]

Stay safe out there guys! Crazy to see all these major cities pretty much shutting down.

[@nickandhelmi]

You too aaron, please stay safe and well🙏🏻 hope it's over soon

[@MattsMegabites]

The limits on certain items is the exact same also. I hope you guys are staying safe

[@nickandhelmi]

same to you matt. Take care!!!

[@Golfadventureswithchris]

People were doing the same thing here at the grocery stores but thankfully this week things started to go back to normal for the markets. But everyone is doing the social distancing and in there homes for the most part.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah best we can do to stay home & practice the social distancing. hope you are well & safe Chris🙏

[@FoodandFootprints]

Definitely need to support restaurants with take-out and delivery as much as possible right now

[@nickandhelmi]

Yep definitely, otherwise they can close permanently 😥

[@metalmunkey42]

I'm thinking of coming to Sydney soon. I'd love to see a brief update in your next video :)

[@nickandhelmi]

Okay 🤣 we shall think abt doing this

[@bearsandbutters]

We have the same problem with the shelves being emptied!!! They have had to ration toilet paper, and certain items here too!!! It's a good idea! We couldn't find rice, beans, pasta, or canned veggies at our local markets, and awesome you found everything you needed at the Asian Market!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Yess bears & butters, try Asian supermarket 🙌🏻 We are surprised that they're fully stocked 😁

[@TravelwithTommy]

Wow Sydney is so quiet Nick & Helmi. Please take care and stay safe my friends.

[@nickandhelmi]

same to you tommy, take care 🙏

[@ArchitectRussell]

Great vid guys very informative

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks Russell, stay safe & well🙂

[@kauaimartasboat]

Thank you . And is 2 week quar required of incoming USA citizens? The day I had planned to arrive it SNOWED there!! And Bondi Beach was closed.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yup 2 weeks quarantine is still required. Also border is closed so, we can't travel out yet☺️ It was historic event honestly about bondi beach closed lol but now it's open. Hope you are okay marta, are you based in US?

[@jolintruong6263]

Sydney is so quiet. Stay safe guys and healthy!

[@nickandhelmi]

Same to you Truong, take care 🙏🏻

[@kingofthedeepsea2458]

Great update and amazing vlog!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks mate, hope you are well & safe 🙏🏻

[@mariaandbryan]

Yes let's hope we all follow the stay home and things get under control Stay safe guys

[@nickandhelmi]

You too guys🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bearsandbutters]

What a freaking trip to see Bondi beach so empty!!! Love Helmi in her glasses.. too cute! We are all about the social distancing right now! We are totally wearing masks whenever we go to the grocery store, or have to interact with anyone out in the public! Things have changed a lot here too, and thanks you for taking us with you!!! Keep staying safe, and love you guys to the mother effin' moon!!

[@nickandhelmi]

Hope you are well too bears and butters, take care 🙏🏻 Love to see the current situation in LA 😊

[@PuriandSue]

It's crazy how fast things changed

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah it's changed so drastically, hope this is over soon

[@BK42Cycles]

Sad.... sad .... sad... The same here .. Warsaw is looking like a ghost town! Very nice video as usual :)

[@nickandhelmi]

ohhh just saw the video too. take care man!!

[@stufr.travel]

Interesting to see the city so empty. Thanks for the update. Stay safe and healthy 🤩☺️

[@nickandhelmi]

you too dennis🙏😄

[@MannyExploresVlog]

So crazy how most of the world is affected by this, I do agree hospitality is one of the business most affected, I work in hospitality and they close my job last week.

[@nickandhelmi]

Ohh manny really sorry to hear that :( hopefully this is over soon🙏🏻 pls stay safe & well, after all this over, we're all definitely will come back stronger 💪🏻

[@socielledstance]

Had to cancel our winter trip this year :( Was really looking forward to Vivid Sydney! Btw stay safe ya mas nick and mbak helmi

[@nickandhelmi]

Yahh so sad 😥 take care juga, dateng pas ini udah selesai ya 🙂

[@stealthkingproductionwmih4292]

Bukan kau seorang je kena cancel ke Sydney this winter ( June ) 😫 , me too had to cancel I guess 😭, been planning since last year , LAST YEAR !! Been planning since then , now , stuck in home , wait .. I'm still have to go to work atleast . Lucky in Malaysia there are no such as toilet paper issues as no one use it mainly like other people at entire world , but boy .. bread issues is phenomenal here🤣

[@nickandhelmi]

@@stealthkingproductionwmih4292 ohhh no, i know it's been so hard to cancel all travel plans :( hope baik saja di malaysia 🙏🏻😊 yah no toilet paper no issue, as long as clean water & soap hahaa..

[@PuriandSue]

So quiet there in Sydney too, really hope this ends soon so that everyone could continue with their normal life!

[@nickandhelmi]

Amen we really hope this is over soon 🙏🏻

[@danpena7263]

There are 30% case of people infected do not show any symptoms . Especially children. So you would expect 30% of people around you spreading the virus continuously even you have the best testing machine. The virus disappears immediately when someone who is infected and stand in windy open space . The way a city is built , mostly air tight , makes virus stay where they are permanently infecting every one else. We need re design the city air flow, we need big fan inside closed buildings that pushed out contaminated air out and allow fresh air to come in, like very big wind, the wind need to be powerful, big enough to blow your hair.

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

It's crazy to see all of these attractions empty but it's all for the best. Glad people are staying home to do their part. It's the only way to beat this madness. The situation is similar here as well. It's hard to get essentials.

[@nickandhelmi]

yep we also agree, this is for the best. we hope for further lockdown to ensure everyones at home

[@MattsMegabites]

Wow. Sydney is exactly the same situation to Toronto with the social distancing and take away

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah I reckon this is best way, stay home as much as possible & practice social distancing

[@HangryByNature]

Great shots capturing the empty streets. Maaaan so many empty shelves.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah all empty😅

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

man, things are changing forever!

[@nickandhelmi]

Definitely..

[@HangryByNature]

Melbourne cleaning crews are out in full force constantly cleaning as well.

[@nickandhelmi]

That's really good too👍🏻

[@kauaimartasboat]

Yes in Hawaii . 2 week quar for any incoming visitors . Police check if they stay in their rooms. And give big fines if caught out or on social media. So far so good on Kauai but we panic about opening up.😳

[@nickandhelmi]

Hopefully no big jump in cases in Kauai🙏🏻 So far it's been pretty good here with the ease restrictions with nil cases. As long as social distancing in placed & wash hands/sanitize, should be all good 🙂 Oh so many people got fined here too by disobeying the restrictions, AUD1k or about USD680 fine per person 🙈

[@linnyunt]

Wow, empty Bondi! Historic. When Tina asked me about doing this, I thought how it's such a huge risk going out because Japan isn't doing any social distancing. The trains and streets are still busy.

[@danpena7263]

The infection may not be so bad in open space such as beaches, but the close proximity between beach goers (Less than 1 meter apart is dangerous) and also when beach goers use the common toilet, the air inside the public toilet often contains virus. Avoid public toilet, and if you need to go make it quick and wear face mask. Public toilet need to be disinfected every hour ( especially crowded public toilet ) ; and public toilet need to install air circulation fan that allows bad air to escape and fresh air to enter in big way.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yep historic empty Bondi beach Lin. Hope this is over soon 🙏

[@nazfromqueens]

All those beautiful restaurants closed. You guys are gonna be essential in helping get the hospitality industry back up and running when this is over, push those food vlogs out!

[@nickandhelmi]

yesss we will for sure. u guys too!!

[@FoodandFootprints]

Liked that shot of you grabbing the toilet paper out of the cabinet 😂😂

[@nickandhelmi]

I gotta do the shot hey haha

[@maxshepherd926]

I'm returning in september hopefully everything will be back to normal.

[@nickandhelmi]

Max Shepherd hope so max! Stay safe!

[@auzziemax]

Max Shepherd as I’m a truckie and haven’t lived there since I left with family in 2005 (13) now 2020 (28) can you recommend a better area to live than parramatta for trucking jobs or would you agree parramatta is the best area?

[@TheHungryBlackPanda]

Thank goodness the toilet paper crisis is somewhat over!!! It's been so quiet these days. You guys stay safe ok!

[@nickandhelmi]

Still crisis because we still can't find easily 😂 take care too vic!! US situation is escalating rapidly.

[@adventureswithbl2497]

Lovely video! Stay safe!

[@nickandhelmi]

thanks guys hope u too :D

[@reginaeffendi955]

Yes Niki and Helmi, stay at home !!👌 the spaghetti & mask look familiar 😁

[@nickandhelmi]

haha thanks mom😎

[@Helmarasmr]

Great video! Stay safe my friend

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks, you too!

[@PeterandYen]

Man that looks pretty quiet guys! Level 2 restrictions only huh. But good to see ppl clean the public transport. I think takeaway only is a good alternative for restaurants so that they don't need to fully close. You just had to do a toilet paper scene nick 😂 treasure that last roll. Asian supermarket here are apparently more stocked too.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah we hope for further restrictions just to get this over faster 🤞🏻hahaa yes i gotta do that scene 😂 Asian supermarket is the way ✌🏻

[@Kinzanagi]

Stay safe. Similar things are happening in the state I live in the US. I couldn't find any toilet paper at the grocery today 😭

[@nickandhelmi]

oh my gosh kinze, please stay safe & well. US cases are escalating so rapidly :( Try asian shops or asian supermarket, maybe they have stock like here?

[@Kinzanagi]

@@nickandhelmi There's always water and soap 😂

[@nickandhelmi]

@@Kinzanagi big YES 😆

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

Strange to see everywhere empty over there too😲😲

[@nickandhelmi]

yeah never seen like this before..

[@mariaandbryan]

That's good about the public transportation They say they are going to stop most public transportation here.

[@nickandhelmi]

Omg really.. will Istanbul do full lockdown?

[@mariaandbryan]

@@nickandhelmi some cities have done a full lockdown in turkey as of yesterday, we shall see what happens

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

Stay safe and take and stay safe Helmi and Nick

[@nickandhelmi]

You too dave 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

@@nickandhelmi sending U dominos Pizza

[@lifeonthebeelist]

Stay safe, and indoors guys! 😊 I'm glad they closed Bondi Beach, grrr, people obviously can't be trusted to do the right thing. Too many people being selfish, living their "normal lives", not realising they could be carrying and passing on asymptomatic Covid-19 😩😖 Can't wait till all this passes 🙏✔️😘 Great vid as always.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah stay safe & well bee🙏🏻🙏🏻 we also can't wait until this is over.

[@AnSEpisodes]

never seen world square and circular quay that empty before >

[@nickandhelmi]

i know right...

[@RadiantRealty]

Haha, 1 free roll of toilet paper, I haven't seen that here yet. So great they have finally started limiting purchases so people that need it can get it. The beach is beautiful. Such a bummer they had to close it. They closed Glacier National Park yesterday which really bummed me out. But, people would come from miles away and spread it. Thanks for letting us look into life in Sydney.

[@nickandhelmi]

haha yeah crazy times about toilet paper here 😂 Oh it's sad but I think necessary to contain the spread. Hope you are well & safe Janet🙏

[@mariaandbryan]

Love the scene of the toilet paper Sorry guys there's no stock in supermarkets I think that would make me go crazy

[@nickandhelmi]

Hahaha i gotta do that toilet paper scene 😂

[@unowhotravelchannel]

Strange times guys, shows you just how much can change in one week! I think most of the world is now taking a similar approach with lockdown rules! Be safe both😎👍💕

[@nickandhelmi]

yeah it's been crazy and everyday we have more strict lockdown too. hope you are keeping safe & well, simon & elaine 🙏

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

Keep safe guys!!!😷😷

[@nickandhelmi]

you too guys, take care🙏

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Very nice video 👍

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you!

[@mariaandbryan]

Oh my it's soooo empty Look at the Opera House 😭

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeahhh so empty

[@FrenchyByChelseaElizabeth]

Wow... Sydney is so empty! Hope you guys are staying safe ❤️

[@nickandhelmi]

we are cant wait till this over chelsea :D

[@daciatravel.647]

Very nice video!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks so much

[@suraziworld931]

Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy

[@nickandhelmi]

Same to you🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nazfromqueens]

You tubers goin out! Amazing to see Bondi Beach closed. So crazy.

[@nickandhelmi]

last time we go out i guess, it's now more strict but yeah so crazy

[@AnSEpisodes]

eye-ing the Indomie! haha working from home is definitely one of the great option! stay safe guys :)

[@nickandhelmi]

It really is good option. stay safe too guys :)

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Hope you guys stay indoor and only going out for essential activities. Yeah toiler paper situation is not getting better either in our area too. Luckily our local woolies still have facial tissues every now and then. We also have “gayung” for this toilet emergency if we run out toilet paper hahaha Stay safe guys!

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks guys! We will ! You too! Hows melb thesedays

[@TravelInteresante]

It was so interesting to see how fast Sydney ran out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer before everything else. Glad you guys can WFH! :)

[@nickandhelmi]

Yep toilet paper seems like priority here in Sydney, i mean Australia 😂 I can work from home but Nick couldn't though so yeah gotta take care 🤞🏻 hope you are well too😊

[@PuriandSue]

Omg vitamins are sold off too

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeahhh i think malaysia is still better in terms of food/vitamins supplies

[@kauaimartasboat]

What’s happening in May ? Now

[@nickandhelmi]

Hi Marta, the restrictions are now slowly eased so restaurants are now open :) However social distancing measures are still in placed. We might do video update soon 😄

[@PuriandSue]

Omg the shelves there are really empty

[@nickandhelmi]

Yep literally nothing much in the supermarket

[@nazfromqueens]

I always thought the mask culture in Asia was a good thing. Hope it sticks here. Stay safe guys and healthy!

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeah I think after this, it will be common everywhere which is actually good

[@texasgrubbin5538]

Texas looks a lot like that right now, stay safe yall :)

[@nickandhelmi]

stay safe too marissa 🙏

[@JoyChoi]

greeting from Sydney fan .

[@nickandhelmi]

Hello joy🙌🏻😁

[@antoniocoppola7448]

134👍🏻super video

[@nickandhelmi]

Thanks antonio 😊

[@FoodandFootprints]

Much love for the Asian supermarkets 🙌🙌

[@nickandhelmi]

Oh yeahh big loveee 🥰

[@PogiboyProductions]

So unfortunate to see this now... it's like the apocalypse came true... stay safe guys! Sydney is eerily quiet but that's a good thing..

[@nickandhelmi]

yeah same to you guys, stay safe & well 🙏

[@xamh.8290]

Stay safe my friends

[@nickandhelmi]

same to you 🙏

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

first. yes.

[@nickandhelmi]

Yesss, u guys should do in Goa too

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

@@nickandhelmi planning to!

[@isaiah513623]

More videos please

[@nickandhelmi]

Yess we'll do sydney updated condition soon🙌🏻

[@danpena7263]

The supermarket need to be disinfected . I can feel the virus circulating within grocery stores, they need to be disinfected every 3 days. Also you need Fresh air circulation within supermarkets, preferably make an open air supermarket. I think supermarket and grocery store could be the source of infection You can feel the virus, concentrating on your eye, yes the side of my eyes will turns red after I enter 15 minutes in most grocery store, especially downtown grocery stores.

[@nickandhelmi]

I think a lot of places like supermarket increase their frequency and might disinfect too, not to sure, but agree, they should. If you come very early in the morning as first few customers, it should feel much better :)

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

stay home, stay safe! and edit old footage!! 😉

[@nickandhelmi]

Yeahhh 😊

[@thetravellinghobitt]

Whoa! its all empty! i think we all in the same boat at the moment! Similar here the only open here are pharmacies and supermarkets and a few takeaways. I don't know why Aussies are into loo rolls? covid doesn't invade your bum right? lol! Take care guys and stay healthy :)

[@nickandhelmi]

yeah everyone is on the same boat now, just hoping this is over soon. do you work from home now neil? I have no idea too about toilet paper haha.. what a shame, all over the world knew about aussies & toilet paper 😂 take care too neil, stay well & safe

[@thetravellinghobitt]

Nick and Helmi yes everyone knows about the Aussies and toilet paper 😅 I don’t know why either! I’m working from home now yes until further notice but I volunteered for our National Health Service as I want to help even I can do little things for them👍🏼😘😘

[@nickandhelmi]

That's great neil 💪🏻

[@TheHungryBlackPanda]

Nick and helmi!!! Wear a face mask!

[@nickandhelmi]

It's hard to find here so we are using it if we are out only since we have limited stocks 😆

[@virtuozz4621]

@@nickandhelmi You can follow MANY DIY very simple advieces how to make the mask instead of putting at risk yourself and other people just because you are doing what you want to do..

[@romiyanda3439]

Maret2020

[@nickandhelmi]

yes, things changed so quickly

[@PuriandSue]

"The last time we bought was few months ago 🤣" show em how to wash the Asian way!

[@nickandhelmi]

Of coz 😂😂😂

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

Soap and water = clean butt!!!👍

[@nickandhelmi]

yesss!!!

[@SenjaAldee]

wowww.. its so so empty ya

[@nickandhelmi]

Iyaa

[@PuriandSue]

Get one free toilet paper!!

[@nickandhelmi]

So funny right, spend $30 got free toilet paper 😂

[@dowjohn3939]

U guys should’ve used mask outside

[@nickandhelmi]

Thank you sam. We did wear mask when we shoot this video except when we talk coz the audio was not good 😅