My First Impressions of Sydney, Australia (Is it Worth it?)

I spent my first day in Australia exploring Sydneys most well known landmarks. This is our first impressions of Sydney as we see the Harbour bridge, the Opera House and more .
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I also address some of the burning questions you always wanted to know about visiting Sydney, Australia.
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[@IvainTures]

If you are curious about Australia, this video will provide some insight into how Sydney is. Also, i get answers to some of the questions I always wanted to ask Australian people. If you enjoyed, kindly hit that 👍and subscribe. Cheers!

[@justcallmebrian793]

@IvainTures, I would like you to get indigenous Australian points of view, to get the full picture of society, but i love your blogs. Hopefully you visit Melanesia as well.

[@bshorrock69]

I work in Sydney and if you have questions let me know if you are still here...

[@BettyBettyBoBetty]

Welcome to Australia Ivain, something you enquired about - Guns - there are app 3.5 million guns in Australia in a population of app 26 million....we however have strict gun laws. The US gun homicide rate is app. 600% higher than Australia so most Australians would rather see an Ebola outbreak than a second Amendment here

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Mate, gun's are not a thing your average Australian talks about, we don't live our life around gun's like in the USA, we have too many other things to do here in this beautiful country rather than worry about guns, this is why Australia is a very safe country, actually it's Autumn here not Summer, you have come here at the right time the nights are cool and the days are warm, Summer can be quite hot if you're not used to it with the humidity, don't be afraid to ask anyone for directions or advice, we are friendly and always willing to help.

[@matthewcullen1298]

Yeah there are plenty of people who own guns here but we are pretty sensible about it. I had semi autos before they were restricted but I much preferred my nice bolt action which I used to shoot competition target shooting and a little bit of hunting

[@user-sj9ji8wk9h]

Come to chinchilla qld, all you hear is gunshots!!! Australians have them just not in cities

[@edmurks236]

@@user-sj9ji8wk9h But if you violate the law in any way the guns will be the first thing to go and it will be hard to get them back! (legally).

[@cottawalla]

Growing up in Melbourne then Canberra in the '50s and '60s, dad had his 303 service rifle, double barrel shotgun, .22 rifle, and a genuine samurai sword captured in WW2, all stored in an unlocked wardrobe. None were registered. There's no castle doctrine in Australia. If you can get out of the house then take that option. We don't keep guns because we have home contents insurance.

[@LuLu-qo7ly]

Go talk to some teenagers, you would be surprised how many guns are floating around these days n theyre not licensed, I work in Community services so try n help youth steer the other way but Australia is rife with guns coz too many young people want to be bikies. Were also starting to get our own drug epidemic with Meth, we have constant reports at work to warn people Fentynal is being mixed with other drugs, but then they give u that crap if u go to hospital theyre creating addicts with the prescription drugs.

[@krystleklearcentral]

If you are still in Sydney some ideal things to do (all use public transport). 1. Walk across the Harbour Bridge at Street Level - Free- Then get the train back to Wynyard from Milson's Point Train station (just on other side of bridge). 2. Get a Ferry out to Manly and check out the beach 3. Get the Ferry to Taronga Zoo and check out the animals 4. Get the train to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains (about 2 hours), do either a small bushwalk or go on the scenic world sites 5. Get a train and bus, or just bus to the iconic Bondi Beach, then do the walk along the coastline to Cogee and get the bus back. 6. Get bus or train to Newtown and grab a feed Transport price which would be a maximum of $10 each way EVerything listed to do is free except Taronga Zoo and Scenic World

[@austiwollongongwolf]

Just read your comment after I just said most of what you said! This bloke has no idea how to travel. Catches Ubers everywhere, stays in the middle of one of the worlds major cities and complains it’s expensive! Has he not been to NY or London! He is dreaming if he thinks they are cheap. He is getting a 35% discount with American $ and still complaining! My god, talk about turning people off the place!

[@YouWontBelieve_]

USA is pretty much 3rd world in parts, not Australia, it’s all safe, clean, and friendly.

[@ACDZ123]

You realise (probably not) there are also many many extremely wealthy affluent areas in the USA also? You really have no idea lol .Australia is a little back water with 5 small to medium cities compared to the United States .Texas alone has more people than Australia ffs 🤦‍♂️

[@Rhythmattica]

But.. Alas.. There is still profile racism... Not everywhere... But there is.. Seems the futher north (Qld.. Cough Cough) its still a bit behind.....

[@joannedickie7863]

If you have time, I would recommend taking a train trip to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains just west of Sydney. On the other side of the Sydney Opera House you can take a wonderful walk through the Botanical Gardens. When you travel to New Zealand I recommend speding your time in the South Island & thoroughly recommend a visit to Milford Sound irrespective of the weather. We went on a beautiful sunny day & on another occasion it was raining. On both days the scenery was spectacular.

[@edmurks236]

Or he could visit the Rocks area in Sydney where an original part of Sydney beginning was.

[@lorenzlorenzo1975]

You've done a good job of showcasing Sydney to the rest of the would. Proud Sydneysider here. Cheers mate.

[@gtpumps]

No need to use an Uber, Sydney has extensive public transport you can just used your credit card you don''t need a ticket. There is an extensive subway system (tunnels under the harbor) and buses and also ferries that cross the harbor.

[@huck944]

Great video. If you like walking I recommend getting a ferry to taronga zoo and walking to chowder Bay,then,if you don't want to walk back you can catch a bus back to Wynyard.

[@Remi.M45]

Hey bro! Welcome , I’m glad you are showcasing Australia , I’m in Perth , Western Australia and have only visited Sydney only once in my life

[@ACDZ123]

Sydney used to be better. Perth is better now

[@Oldbutnotout65]

Australia implemented a nationwide ban on automatic and semiautomatic firearms in 1996 following the Port Arthur massacre, in which 35 people were killed and 23 were wounded by a lone gunman using a semiautomatic rifle. You can have a gun, under strict restrictions. Mainly, as stated, out in the country areas, yes, guns are needed, for a variety of reasons, but definitely not necessary in the City. I'm from Queeensland and having lived in most of the states, I still think Queensland is the best. You must go to the "Whitsunday Island" region and of course "The Great Barrier Reef".

[@mikechin6452]

Very beautiful video, Ivain. Sydney looks so clean and beautiful. I definitely would like to visit there one day. Thank you for your tour around the city. Great content. I really enjoyed watching 👍👍👍. Happy Easter 🐣

[@IvainTures]

My pleasure 😊 Sydney is very nice and clean. It’s also safe, it’s truly one of the best in the world.

[@kenbaxter9171]

Go to Some places out In Western Sydney How Safe it Is There is Homeless People in Sydney 😮

[@Bellas1717]

Why wouldn’t you take trains and buses? They’re so convenient and not that expensive.

[@muchit3629]

The place looks lovely. I thought I heard some Mary J Blige in the background at the end. Man , the Aussies build themselves a gem. As an African I wish some of our leaders took trips to really look and consider how resources can be used to develop a country for the betterment of all or at least the majority of people. You rarely come across an Aussie working in the US because they do not need to.

[@IvainTures]

Very good point! Australia has everything. Many people are moving in and they rarely move out. It’s extremely nice but also very safe. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Teagirl009]

Visitors from the US to Sydney or any city in Australia please note It's NOT expensive to get around the cities because there is good, safe, frequent, public transport. And it's pretty cheaply priced imo. (Aside from the airport train which is partly privatised). You can just tap your Bank/credit card or phone. Or buy a preloaded travel card. Sydney has buses, trains, trams and ferries. You can even catch a train to the beautiful blue mountains, 2 hours from Sydney and a must see. I don't understand why I keep seeing comments from Americans talking about expensive taxis and Ubers?? Most of the time you really don't need to use them. Also, Sydney and many cities are very walkable🙂. Lots of gardens and parks, coastal walks and harbour walks. Highly recommend doing a couple of nature walks, if you're able to of course, everyone's mobility or health situation may be different. Some cities have free public transport for the city centre areas. Such as Melbourne, with a free city circle tram. And Brisbane has both a free city circle bus service and a free city hopper ferry service that goes down the river to popular destinations. I think Perth also has a free city bus. Not sure about the capital cities. Sydney no longer has a free city bus but they do cap their daily and weekly travel. So for example tap on an off all day and the most you will pay is $17.80 (Australian) Mon-Thurs and $8.90 Friday-sunday. The weekly cap is $50AUD. Given the exchange rate that's pretty cheap. One other important thing to note is that Australia is NOT hot all year round. And remember that our season are reversed. Your summer is our winter. There is only a small part of Australia - in the tropical north that is warm year round. (Cairns, great barrier reef, Whitsunday Islands etc) The rest of the continent gets all four seasons to varying degrees(literally lol). We DO get winter. It even snows here in 3 states. There's popular ski resorts in both New South wales And Victoria. I've seen so many people from both the UK and US that come here during our winter months are shocked by how cold it was. The wind chill factor here can make it feel several degrees lower rhan what the actual temperature is. Antarctic winds and stuff. Some people are disappointed when they come here duirng our winter... because the water was too cold for swimming, the beaches were windy and cold. So their beachy coastal holiday wasn't what they imagined! If you are someone that wants warmish weather and swimmable water temperature, don't come in june, July or August. You'll also find late autumn (late may) and early spring (early September) will still be chilly in some parts. I know brits who came in early September and found it still a bit cold. It all depends on what type of holiday or vacation you want. If you like winter or skiing or just don't care for beaches then the cooler months might suit you. If you want not too hot not too cold - then early spring is best september-october or early autumn -march and April. But best time for swimming is generally November - feb/march.

[@leoniedavies]

Go on a Sydney Ferry to look around the harbour, they are very cheap as they are part of the public transport infrastructure.

[@fooddweller]

Awesome content and great editing. I love the commentary in between the vlog. Wow I am beginning to enjoy your channel. I wish you show us Melbourne

[@IvainTures]

Thanks so much!! I truly appreciate that

[@austiwollongongwolf]

He would show about the same as what he had shown in Sydney, not much! What a waste of a trip.

[@babyface7596]

Great video thank you for sharing , brother Ivan Tunes !!!!!!

[@IvainTures]

Thanks so much for watching !

[@ginagriffith2846]

Winter in Sydney is lovely, rarely very cold, sunny and crisp fresh air. The nights are colder but then there's VIVID ❤

[@Bellas1717]

I've lived in Sydney since I was 5, never been to Vivid, but I asked for it for my birthday from my kids. I am excited!

[@Ragnar6000]

nah its freezing in Sydney...I live in North West Sydney and every year im scraping ice off the car!

[@Bellas1717]

@@Ragnar6000 When the wind comes off the South Pole across Sydney, then the daytime weather is icy, but that happens in bursts. My birthday is mid-June, and it’s been park picnic weather during the day most years.

[@Bellas1717]

@@Ragnar6000 When the wind comes across Sydney from the South Pole, the days are really cold, down to single digits Celsius, but that happens in bursts. Nights are icy for a few months.

[@lisabudd5979]

South coast is a 2hr or less train ride ,you will see beautiful ocean water ,seafood, ice cream cafes restaurants nicer people, boats .

[@samwedderburn5495]

LOVE YOUR SHOW, very informative.

[@lilybird908]

Very good interview with Richard. He is a good representative 👍

[@IvainTures]

Thanks a lot for watching ! I appreciate that!

[@ronaldwilliams266]

Great interview with Richard.

[@IvainTures]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@k.vn.k]

Aussie are generally very proud of their cities... 😊😊😊😊 with good reasons.

[@coraliemoller3896]

Unless a Sydney resident has a workplace in the Central Business District, they are all living and working in the outer suburbs. Parramatta has a large Asian population and nearby Harris Park has a large Indian population. Cabramatta has Vietnamese and Cambodians. Where you are is the tourist hub which locals avoid unless they catch ferries to and from work. Like Times Square, the Empire State Building or queueing to go on the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty in NYC.

[@dangermouse3619]

Your travel adaptor stumped you. We got you good. 😂

[@mikeperri7246]

Ivain - so glad I happened (accidentally) upon your channel. You would have to be the best ambassador for Australia. You're well informed, delightful listen to and your video work is superb. Guns! Ivain, guns are not part of the Australian psyche but still, travel carefully and cautiously when here in Australia. You'll have a really big project ahead of you if plan to see the rest of Australia. There is a lot empty space that many of us natives have not seen nor perhaps wished to. Love your work Ivain. Hope to see more of you here in Australia. Your Welcome.

[@esthersmith765]

Live in Outer suburbs Sydney …..thank you for showcasing our city and country. Done Subscribe. Cheers!

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Best representative of the Aussie spirit with that guy at the Opera House. Nuff respect Ivain. Bless up

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Note - the Sandstone buildings you passed were built by slave convict labour with basic tools, they are mostly still intact today, and are lovingly maintained! Our history is respected, in all aspects! Sydney, including the sewerage system, was designed logically by a Scot, Governor Macquarie, you should walk Macquarie Street named for him! 👍 Sydney CBD is not generally where local people live, suburbs are easily accessible by public transport, city's too expensive! 🧐

[@coraliemoller3896]

Re guns in Australia, there used to be more guns in general circulation. Some were for going to the bush to hunt rabbits, etc. At the time, Aussies saw themselves as part of the bush culture. After the Port Arthur Massacre in Tasmania, in 1996, the Federal Government set up a gun reform program including a gun buy-back scheme. There still guns around in the cities, mostly in criminal gangs who tend to shoot each other.

[@johnkawooya8421]

Good job budy!!

[@eddietaylor7207]

Great video, Ivan .

[@IvainTures]

Thanks so much for watching !

[@marilyncutts6985]

What amazing location Australia with so many ventures of attractions for tours

[@IvainTures]

Very true! Thanks for watching!

[@cherylolsen4420]

Enjoy your travels & have a great time mate ! From Cheryl in Adelaide 😃

[@bluepeter128]

Its majestic!!! Self washing tiles etc.

[@petepana1140]

Nice green screen background of the hotel room.in the biggining... your full of it..

[@Jeni10]

You can definitely walk around Sydney in the middle of winter! Our lowest winter temp in Sydney would be 15C, which is roughly 60F. It can be much colder at dawn but it soon warms up.

[@wilmotadekoya3032]

Keep inspiring my brother.

[@IvainTures]

Thanks bro

[@monikafotheringham3220]

Hi Monika from Sydney here Love your comments and welcome nice to have you in my beautiful country ❤

[@VIBINATION]

Welcome to Australia mate 😂hope to see ya in Melbourne 🍻😎🤙🏽

[@IvainTures]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@NiaJ266]

I definitely learned a lot. Looking at this video about Sydney Australia. Stay downtown because it’s too expensive for taxis. Lol but it’s so beautiful there. Wow I love it I’m sure you’re into Tuesday at this point.

[@IvainTures]

Yes indeed. The time difference is crazy 😂 thanks a lot for watching!

[@NiaJ266]

@@IvainTures Lol Absolutely safe travels

[@Glenn-ei3xp]

Public transport is cheap. Very clean very safe.

[@Teagirl009]

Why would you need taxis? Public transport is reliable, safe, fast, frequent and clean. Plus people walk a lot around Sydney. It's a very walkable city.

[@coraliemoller3896]

No. Captain Cook only anchored in Botany Bay He later sailed northward past the heads of an inlet and named it after Sir George Jackson, but did not sail into it. The ‘inlet’ between the North Head and the South Head forms the opening into the massive waterway now known as Port Jackson, which contains Sydney Harbour, Middle Harbour, North Harbour, the Lane Cove River and the Parramatta River. Captain Cook did land further north, in what is now northern Queensland, near Cooktown, on the Endeavour River, to repair ship damage from the coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef.

[@crackers562]

Captain Cook came through around 1772 to map the area, but the First Fleet (convicts, soldiers and a few free settlers) arrived in 1778 after the British jails were overflowing with petty criminals and political (Irish) prisoners. That was Captain Arthur Phillip with 11 ships.

[@coraliemoller3896]

@@crackers562 Captain Cook arrived at Botany Bay in April 1770. Captain Arthur Philip came in January 1788.

[@coraliemoller3896]

I remember celebrating the Bicentennial in 1988.

[@austiwollongongwolf]

@@crackers562check your history bro! 1770 cook landed at Botany Bay, sailed past Sydney heads. First fleet landed at Botany Bay in 1788, before moving up to Sydney Harbour as they went into the harbour found fresh water at the Tank Stream at Sydney Cove.( Circular Quay)

[@MummyJo1]

I'm loving this video's

[@lyndonmaddison5860]

Why would you think you can't walk around Sydney in winter? Do you think we have arctic/antarctic weather or something.

[@coraliemoller3896]

And this is Autumn in Sydney. It’s a good ‘shoulder’ period between the hot and cold months. Sydney can be a few degrees cooler near the waterways, and there are a lot of waterways, except in the western suburbs. Nighttime near the water is also quite cool.

[@scott1001]

Wow. The view from your hotel!

[@bushtucker66]

Fake backdrop.

[@robman2095]

I don’t think he is really staying there but that is the view from the six star Hyatt hotel opposite the opera house on sydney cove

[@MrElhabib123]

Very orderly ❤and clean Sydney

[@IvainTures]

It really is!

[@joandsarah77]

The Harbour bridge climb is very safe, my husband did it once. Anyone between 8 years- to a fit 75 year old can do one of the packages. If you do the Burrawa climb you have an indigenous guide and get told stories and have landmarks pointed out. Guns can be bought here, any farmer you talk to will have a couple of shotguns. But we just don't think about them or feel any need for the average person to own one.

[@IvainTures]

Thanks so much for watching the video. I appreciate your feedback as well.

[@danaroundtheworld1741]

I can't wait to visit.... I'll be in Sydney in June for 7 days

[@IvainTures]

You are going to have a blast. I’m curious how cold it will be at that point.

[@annalane5430]

Hope you are here for Vivid. Google it. The city at night is PACKED with tourists and locals checking out the illuminated sculptures. It’s very chilly at night in June on the harbour. Vivid is great if you don’t mind the crowds. Sydney never gets more crowded at night. I can’t emphasise enough how crowded it gets. But the city lights up like nothing you’ll ever experience. Sydney is great at any time of the year. You’ll have fun.

[@usa_kenyan]

Good job! I have followed Australia for a while. It's a country I'm very interested in. I once met Garry Ridge, the CEO of WD-40 Company. He's Australian. He was quite surprised at my knowledge of a particular industry in Australia that I'm very interested in. Also, I once worked with the daughter of an Australian who is very well known. Her late father is a household name, especially among Australians who are in their 50s and older. I keep vague because she's very private and we've not run into each other for a while. Good for you for venturing so far away.

[@IvainTures]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Yes, it’s very far but I enjoy it a lot. Cheers!

[@krystleklearcentral]

You will find that people of specific ethnic groups in Sydneys tend to live in certain areas, For example, you will find a lot of African people in Blacktown. A lot of Vietnamese people in Cabramatta, etc.

[@Joel_Mugisha]

Ivaintures your videos are always well edited and crispy good💯👌🏾. Quick question do you always shoot in 4K ?

[@IvainTures]

Thanks a lot for watching! Yes, I always film in 4K.

[@Evie170]

Smart that you're in Sydney, it's a beautiful city! In Melbourne, it's not as great (more homeless people, gloomier weather and a lot 'grungier,' not very clean)...Crime is also going up, not as much guns, but other weapons are used...

[@emilebaya8074]

OOOHHH MAN!!! PLEASE .... GO- OUT !!!!!

[@DeepThought9999]

That’s King Street Wharf, not King Street North. King Street actually runs east-west from King Street Wharf on Darling Harbour, a branch of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) to the top of the ridge at Phillip Street near Hyde Park. Be careful of the electrical difference between Oz and US. Like in most countries, here in Australia we have a nominal 240 volts @ 60Hz with our general purpose circuits supplying up to 10 Amps/2400 Watts. That’s why, again like most of the world, we have switches on our power outlets and we have 3 pins on our plugs: active, neutral (these are the 2 angled pins that you adjusted) and earth (or ground). All for safety.

[@brendansamuels8028]

Love the blue screen on the hotel bro..

[@IvainTures]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that

[@kingslj]

So feel free to go anywhere in Australia but don’t forget to visit Melbourne too. And while in Melbourne or whenever you think of touring Melbourne, plse, get in touch for me to advise you of some places to visit & also to take take you out for a meal or to any place of interest during the weekend

[@jakegargiulo5101]

Yeahhh Sydneyyy

[@clementellis7237]

Hi try Barrangaroo if you’re still around Late afternoon will be great

[@coraliemoller3896]

Where I live in western Sydney, there are more people that look like you than look like me, a 6th generation Aussie with European ancestors. There is a large Asian population in the central Sydney area because Chinatown and Asian food restaurants are the majority.

[@adamparker9765]

What have you thought about the food so far Ivain ? Australia has some of the best local produce and being such a multi cultural country in Asia we have a lot of different cuisines to try.

[@krystleklearcentral]

I don't think I have EVER made a dinner reservation in Sydney, just go to a restaurant and they will usually have a table. Probably exceptions for super fancy places,

[@SydneyEV]

Kangaroo has a unique taste, you can buy it in a lot of supermarkets now as well, but you need tog et on a ferry for a trip to Manly.

[@kimberlygila]

Australia is on my bucket list 😊and nice video today. Australia used to gun violence but parliament woke up

[@IvainTures]

Thanks so much for watching! Yes, they are progressive about many things. It’s good to feel safe.

[@peterbreis5407]

You were standing on the site of the original Government House. If you looked down at your feet you would have seen the footings, part of which go out into the streets. The MoS building you were pointing at is a modern building sited next to the original site.

[@FredPilcher]

If you get a chance to do a tour of the Operal House it's well worth it. And definitely visit Katoomba. The US obsession with guns is totally alien to Australians - we'd never want to emulate the US in that. And take the Manly Ferry.

[@gloryglory5688]

No, Cook didn’t land there

[@chryssamuel5788]

🦅🔥🦅

[@Bellas1717]

You’re a bit confused about guns in Australia. Semi-automatics and rifles were banned and called in after a mass shooting. You can get a licence for non-banned firearms, after rigid checks and a time delay, as long as you have a legitimate reason for it. There are about 3 million guns in Australia currently, although far fewer owners. You’re also a bit confused about kangaroos. Our First Nations' peoples have been eating kangaroo meat for over 60,000 years, so we didn’t start eating them because they were pests. Kangaroos are a pest in some areas, but the majority of Aussies love our roos and are still thrilled to see them.

[@stephaniebell4272]

I encourage you to talk to lots of people. This man is not totally wrong, but the Australian population is as varied as you can get.

[@Ericyckson]

Keep up the good work Avain love you brother ❤😊

[@IvainTures]

THanks so much bro! I appreciate you!

[@Ericyckson]

@@IvainTures my pleasure 😊

[@EA00000]

I will tell you that I travel all over Sydney and everywhere was very clean ! The most bad suburb in Sydney is MT Druit but still is not dirty ? You can see some drug dealers and users walking around but is still tidy ! I recommend you take ferry and go to suburb of Parramatta and you will see haw clean around is ? You can comeback to city by train ! You will have better Idea !

[@IvainTures]

Thanks so much for the heads up!

[@goannaj3243]

Nice, I live elsewhere but love visiting Sydney. Going to see NY, that's USA isn't it?

[@life_like_this__1777]

Nice work with the green screen back drop

[@IvainTures]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

[@life_like_this__1777]

@@IvainTures looks cool mate enjoy your travels

[@vladislavfeldman6562]

Kings Cross use to be rough about 20 years ago, but once prices for apartments went over 1 million, 3 million for terraces it sort of got quite.

[@MrElhabib123]

The beauty of having a us 🇺🇸 passeport helps you travel and see the world 🌎

[@IvainTures]

It helps for sure! It’s a huge plus

[@gloryglory5688]

You think? There are far safer, easier, less restrictive passports & nationalities, there are a lot of nations that don’t like Americans

[@johnnyh.9327]

@gloryglory5688 Just say something positive, then leave it alone...it will make you feel much better.. thanks.

[@gloryglory5688]

@@johnnyh.9327 why? It’s just the truth

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

That's what any country's passport does. The USA doesn't have privileges over other countries. 🤦‍♂️

[@FillH2os]

Melbournian here. Sydney is similar toNew York., or London. In as mush as it’s not really that friendly. Everyone in the CBD are going about their business, and don’t make the time to say g’day to everyone. Sydney is great though, and a postcard. But If you want a good cafe culture, good restaurants, good pubs, good night spots ( that stay open) , great live music venues, a melting pot of cultures with the largest population of Greeks outside of Greece, fashion and art, the home of Aussie rules footy, the largest tram network in the world, the home to the Australian f1 , the Moto Gp and the Australian round of the World Super Bike. Then Melbourne is well worth a visit. We’ll never beat Sydney because they have the harbour, the opera house, the giant coat hanger and more rain. But Melbourne is still well worth the visit You summed up Sydney when you described the people in clicks at the pub. If you go to a pub, have a game of pool. That’s a great way to meet the locals. I don’t know if it’s still the same in Sydney , but last time I played up there, they only payed 1 shot fouls, as opposed to 2 shot fowls in Melbourne. I still don’t get that.

[@doodeedah6409]

I was confused when you said it’s so expensive to move around in Sydney, until you said “except you take a train or a bus or something like that”. But why? That’s how everyone moves around, not just in Sydney, but in pretty much any city except maybe in the US. The ferries & trains around the harbour and operates house esp. really have nice views, and super cheap.

[@coraliemoller3896]

But for a tourist, especially if time is short, the closer to the harbour or to the inner city, the more there is to see close by. The offset is the high accommodation cost versus the additional travel costs. Public transport also can be crowded at peak times, so walking from accommodation to the tourist destinations is quicker and less restricting.

[@doodeedah6409]

@@coraliemoller3896 Yeah I just watched his previous video and realised the hotel he booked was an hour train ride away from the CBD. So yeah fair enough, that is too far ;) Because in this video he took an uber from Circular Quay to Barangaroo, I assumed he was talking somewhere relatively close.

[@doodeedah6409]

@@uptownonfriday Well my point was it exists, which automatically makes it so much cheaper to move around than many cities that don’t have many public transport options (e.g. in the US, outside NYC).

[@sharonmiller8500]

I live in Melbourne, you can get a nice hotel for under $150 AUD which is $97 USD. You said a few times I can’t see anyone who looks like me, in Melbourne you would see a good mix of people of all shades.

[@MrWeusi]

How is Australia in the winter? I assumed that it was always hot there.

[@IvainTures]

It’s cold 🥶.. they have all 4 seasons

[@MrWeusi]

@@IvainTures oh ok...

[@Rastusmishka12]

Depends on where you are. Northern Australia never gets cold. Either hot, or hot and wet. The further south you go the more you get 4 seasons. We have ski resorts in 3 states in the south east of the country.

[@ChumLee-wo7hs]

Melbourne has 4 season in a day..

[@coraliemoller3896]

It is only Autumn (Fall) in Sydney at the time of this vlog. Winter starts in June in Australia. Australia is almost as big as the lower 48 states in USA. Therefore, we have many different climates here. In Winter, there is skiing in the Snowy Mountains between the southern end of the state of New South Wales (NSW) and the northern part of Victoria (VIC). More snow than Switzerland in Winter. Northern Queensland, the Northern Territory and the northern part of Western Australia are tropical all year round. The southern part of Western Australia, the coast of New South Wales, and the coast of South Australia are temperate. Tasmania and Victoria are cooler states being closer to Antarctica. The inland part of Western Australia, South Australia and the southern part of the Northern Territory are deserts.

[@Alex-et3pz]

Show us more city tour of Sydney, Melbourne, Perth etc😅😂

[@IvainTures]

Soon! It’s hard to do that with limited time but progressively will get there. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Remi.M45]

No guns here bro Wait until you meet the Police bro! They are super nice 😅 very respectful , not trigger happy like in the US

[@Rhythmattica]

"A Romantic Destination" As a Sydneysider, I never thought of that........ But I actually understand why you'd say that.... Mind 💥

[@coraliemoller3896]

Not all of the early settlers were convicts, because there were military families and the upper class. Many convicts were political dissidents, especially Irish Catholics who were pushed off their land by the English and became troublemakers to the British establishment. It used to be a slur to refer to our convict ancestry but now it is a badge of honour, representing robust resilience and fortitude, and the resulting society proves that many were good respectable people, when freed from the boot of class, religious and ethnic oppression.

[@bushtucker66]

He doesn't understand any of that. Zero research. If he had done so, he wouldn't look so foolish .

[@Backpack_MO]

How much was that kangaroo steak? I need to try that when I visit.

[@IvainTures]

It was $65. Not bad at all

[@robynmurray7421]

Nothing wrong with the train or the bus, mate. They are good ways to get around. Don't be a snob.

[@margaretforbutt5651]

There are no shady areas in Sydney these days! Pets in Australia eat and enjoy kangaroo meat. It is sold in all supermarkets. Most Australians do not eat kangaroo meat, even though it is available.

[@RobB-vz2vo]

The reason that there are so many roos in Australia is that they don't taste that great and they raid farms and breed like rabbits. You can order a meal at some restaurants called the 'Coat of Arms' which is a meal of Emu and Roo (yes we do eat our national animals).

[@bevkelsey6787]

You should have gone to Brisbane QLD. We are the sunshine state.

[@Victoria-ov3ge]

Nice watching your videos 😊 Each state or territory of Australia can take days to drive to or hours of flying between. Certain people in Australia can definitely be xenophobic at times, obviously not everyone, whichever state you go to you may not notice it much, you’ll be unfortunate for that if you do😢 As for being safe anywhere, do not take it for granted, crime most certainly happens, always be aware of your surroundings and belongings at all times. As for homeless people and some beggars they definitely are about in certain areas more noticeable than others. Kangaroo’s are mostly in semi or rural areas, not cities anymore, and no not many people eat or have eaten kangaroo at all, except for our indigenous people, and only a few restaurants have it on their menu.

[@edmurks236]

Kangaroo meat is often sold as dogs meant. You should try witchetty grubs thats traditional Aboriginal bush tucker, as is Kangaroo tail that's an Aboriginal delicacy dish.

[@IvainTures]

Oh nice ! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@pamelaatram4175]

In addition to the unique animals please tell us about the weird insects and big snakes.

[@IvainTures]

😂 if I come across them I will for sure 😂

[@johnnyh.9327]

Please don't fall asleep, they will get you...🤣

[@michelleedmonds6422]

Maybe try Redfern for local Aussies?

[@IvainTures]

The video that follows this one is filmed in Redfern

[@crackers562]

You are absolutely correct... A little rusty on my dates. Apologies

[@justcallmebrian793]

Ivan told no "lies" Sydney is not like New York! LOL Question, I wonder why they change the "Burger King" chain to "Hungry Jacks" in Australia. I found that weird when i was there! LOL

[@cursecat111]

King St Wharf mate!LOL.Not North.😂😂

[@coraliemoller3896]

Australia did not fight mother England for liberty, so there is not much of a gun culture in the city. We gradually loosened the apron strings without a war. In fact we helped fight the various wars that Britain was involved in. However, the bush still has guns for hunting, for culling herds and for removing feral pests … and sometimes snakes.

[@janmeyer3129]

Used a very subtle strategy to separate ourselves from Britain - convinced them that we were going to cost them more than they could gain from us as a colony (well, didn’t look very promising)

[@phanoonki]

Dammmmm, that’s an expensive hotel room. Yikaroonies! That would have been one expensive visit!

[@IvainTures]

Yes, it’s very expensive 😆 I wish I planned it differently

[@Shazzadut1]

That’s why you use a travel agent instead of planning blindly. They know cheaper but still good places to stay. They know where to stay in a city so you’re not spending your time travelling. A number of times I’ve seen a hotel online somewhere and said to a travel agent that I want to stay there, and they’ve recommended somewhere else that turns out to be a gem. Travel agents don’t just sit behind desks, they travel and see what they are recommending.

[@kinzoogbugo1891]

How do you fund your travels, do you work or you are retired.

[@IvainTures]

I work

[@kinzoogbugo1891]

@@IvainTuresok, what kind of job do you do?

[@IvainTures]

@@kinzoogbugo1891 I’m sorry I rather not get into my personal life. I’m here to document my trips and encourage others to travel. That’s my main goal. Thanks a lot for checking out my videos.

[@56music64]

Sydney's harbour is something outstanding otherwise Sydney is great for a holiday. Brisbane for me. Most Australian's are accepting, welcoming and friendly

[@Jeni10]

Sydney Opera House. You need tickets to go to the Opera. They’re very expensive and you need to book months ahead. Also, the seats are solid bucket seats so if your rear end is a bit fuller (like mine), you’re going to be very uncomfortable for those two hours. Do you actually like opera? You would also need to dress up for it, full suit and tie, Hollywood style.

[@Shazzadut1]

Not so. I worked as an usher for 10 years at the SOH. Smart casual is all you need. A tie isn’t compulsory. A suit or jacket isn’t either. Shoes are however. Jeans and a shirt are fine. Audiences usually only dress up on opening nights or special performances. You don’t need to book months ahead. Go to the information desk inside and see what’s on and they will explain everything. They deal with thousands of tourists who have never been to an opera or sometimes even a theatre in their lives. Many don’t speak English. That’s okay. The staff handle it all. In my time there I met people from hundreds of countries. You can buy cheaper seats or standing room at the Opera from the box office. You can go to half tix or similar for tickets for that days performance. Depending on what is on, he can choose a play, a musical, an opera, a concert, a comedian, a pop concert etc. some may be sold out, but usually not all. I’m guessing you haven’t been there for an actual performance.

[@Jeni10]

@@Shazzadut1 I went there once many decades ago and everyone was dressed to the nines.