The Whinging Pom's GUIDE to SYDNEY AUSTRALIA! My FIRST TIME HERE and HONESTLY it's...

[@daskrispysquivvel3120]

"Theres not many coffee shops" After coming out of the Strand Arcade which has 3 on the ground floor alone! LOL. Most Australian coffee shops are small independent cafes, the multinational chains can't cut it here due to rubbish coffee quality.

[@RichardRemedios]

Very true and there are a few in the QVB too but I think Lee was referring to to big chains they have a lot more of in the UK, but the small independents serve a much better quality coffee, most people have their regular place to go to also…

[@daveking3494]

I love your minimal video style. No music just a natural ambient sounds of the area that you are in. Great!

[@newbris]

You’re confusing lack of sh!t chain coffee shops for lack of cafes. The cafe culture in Australia is huge compared to the UK, but not in awful chain coffee stores.

[@darrenwells2277]

Have to say it Lee... been watching these videos from Australia and you're making me really want to go. It looks like a wonderful life over there. Good weather, decent shops, lovely people.

[@davidmalarkey1302]

Sydney is everything that New York isn't. Sydney is clean , safe and excellent public transport and fantastic green spaces and a lot of history to see and places to visit.

[@abdul-hadidadkhah1459]

It's too sterile.

[@queenslander954]

@@abdul-hadidadkhah1459. Go down the Cross mate , can smell the piss from Cairns

[@andersonomo597]

Have you been here? @@abdul-hadidadkhah1459

[@dianacasey6002]

I love Australia but I really really enjoyed my time in NY it was incredible. Museums, Art Galleries, Grand Central Station. The Cloisters, Central Park. The Empire State Building. Possibly the rudest ppl ever but funny because you can be rude back. Never felt unsafe and I traveled on the subway to Queens where I stayed everyday. Sorry if you had a bad experience in NY I loved it.

[@UriahHeep100]

But it does have very high crime, very many homeless, people sleeping rough, in gutters, drugs everywhere! Loved there for years during the 80’s, got burgled 3 times and that’s when we knew “gotta leave this dive!” Moved to Albury, so much nicer! And of course Sydney now far worse than way back then!! Still love it, but could never go back to live!

[@sopwithpuppy]

I clicked on this video because I was born in Sydney and lived here all my life, and I KNOW how great it is. I wanted to see what a Pom had to whinge about. I was pleasantly surprised to see Lee Mack, one of my favourite comedians. I was further pleased to see he just couldn't find anything to whinge about. Enjoy your time here Lee. PLEASE do hop on a Manly ferry and take in our spectacular harbour for a few quid. The Manly ferry is less about seeing what's at Manly than checking out the harbour. Visit Taronga Zoo (also on the harbour, you can catch a ferry there too) and see some of our astonishing wildlife.

[@farahnatividad8445]

I'm a Sydneysider and was so surprised when you said that there aren't any cafes everywhere because there are! Then I realised that it's because you were looking for coffee chains which we don't really have. Our cafes are independent cafes. Sydney is just as obsessed with coffee as the rest of Australia!

[@RDDHopsing77]

Macca thinks Starbucks sells coffee.

[@quarkcypher]

I like this style of video. I was born in one of the inner city suburbs of Sydney. Even though I now live in the Blue Mountains I love to travel into Sydney, on a regular basis, to wander the streets I grew up in. A favourite pastime of mine is to sit under the northern side of the Harbour Bridge and watch all the watercraft ply the waterways. It's also a wonderful spot to view the city skyline.

[@BrianRichardAllen]

World's best fish-&-chip shop (staggering ambiance) ... Doyles at Watson's Bay ... For you, Our Mac? ... A Must Do!♥

[@lrout3561]

20 years in Brisbane, 9 in Melbourne, and now almost 5 in Sydney.. Sydney is far and away the best and the only true international city in Australia. Not mentioning that it's one of the most spectacular looking cities in the world and a climate that's near perfect.

[@ricklocke1187]

I think Surry hills Sydney is more like the lower east side of New York double bay is more like upper east side old money and not so much street life

[@aileenbyrne8941]

Yep..I always said I'd live in Perth, holiday in Sydney... living in rainy Dublin...

[@tc8327]

You know where it's at. Go get that shit.

[@larryashman7258]

For a whinger, you are a most pleasant chap, and I thoroughly enjoyed your video.

[@michaelrobinson6074]

Have loved watching u in Australia so much when I retire next year I'm going Perth and Sydney 4 a months holiday

[@joncross6449]

Hi Lee! Done the Sydney Harbour to Manly ferry many times. It's Great.....just like a mini-cruise! You get a fantastic view of Sydney Harbour on the return .Enjoy.

[@ginagriffith2846]

Thank the lord we don't have Costa or many Starbucks, we love real coffee here. Go for a flat white. So many great independent coffee shops here which I'm sure you'll discover when you stop looking for the chains. Ferry to Watsons Bay for fish and chips a beautiful trip too, any ferry ride actually. Enjoy.

[@fknows1]

do yourself a favour and take a trip up to parramatta and back from circular key on the river cat(ferry), you'll get to see a lot more of the Sydney harbour and parramatta river waterways, you differently won't regret it, its a very nice outing, actually that very quiet for Sydney, compared to precovid, a lot the government departments staff are still working from home

[@DennisThompson-s8v]

Awesome comment mate. Also a place to experience 40+ degrees weather. Parramatta is the CBD for Western Sydney and home to just under 3,00,000 people from I reckon every bloody nation on the planet. I have had mates from every continent and I've experienced women of all colours and backgrounds. Parramatta is the real Sydney

[@davidhumpherson4904]

Touching the Opera House for your Mum was lovely. I am sure she would be and indeed is very proud of her son. Enjoying the vids! Stay safe on your travels.

[@gloryglory5688]

You’re not seeing coffee shops because there aren’t any chain stores, they never took off, it’s all independent cafes, there are probably more coffee machines in Sydney, they just aren’t in garishly advertised shops

[@rosshilton]

Came to Sydney in 1985 from Derbyshire, and still here. It has its charms.

[@fredonline]

If you stand there long enough the skywriter will spell out 'I love the MacMaster KZbin Video Channel'! 🤩

[@SarahH-ns6ly]

No coffee shops?! There are plenty, but independent or local chains. Starbucks didn't do well here. Recommendations for Sydney? The Blue Mountains, Bondi to Bronte walk, ferry to Manly, the Rocks. Centrepoint Tower has great views. Taronga Zoo is nice, beautiful views of the Harbour with a ferry ride to get there.

[@alistairjohnson8185]

Welcome to Sydney! The long beaked birds are Ibis. Locally called "Bin Chickens" as they like to browse in garbage bins...

[@linhofmann4913]

As someone who lives in Perth ....I can say I LOVE❤ Sydney , it's stunning and has a cool vibe but I couldn't live there. Well I could live there if I was stinking rich and could live on the harbour 😅

[@bradleywilkinson8882]

Yea well I live in Aust & I wouldn't even want to visit Sydney,let alone visit!

[@mindi2050]

I loved your video. Well done, but I was surprised about your coffee comment. Australia has a big coffee culture and coffee shops are everywhere. 🙂

[@annemarieelton2069]

Great vlog Lee & ( don’t often comment but do watch ) Would love to visit Australia one day You certainly covered a lot in this trip Love the architecture in Sydney x👍👍

[@TheMacMaster]

Thanks Anne

[@helgabullabong]

Manly beach is lovely. The ferry ride gives you a great view of the Opera House and the Sydney skyline.

[@staryoshi06]

I think it's less common to have shops specifically dedicated to selling coffee in Aus. Usually you find espresso machines and good quality coffee in cafes, restaurants, bars or even fast food places. There are of course a few dedicated espresso bars though.

[@Rmf8]

Keep the vlogs simple like today, gives you more time to enjoy Sydney.

[@lifelongbachelor3651]

damned great country. and thank you to the great british empire for this gift.

[@haythemal-kishtaini9962]

Another great vlog. Got my wife watching these now and her comment 'he's a really good presenter!' . With all the depressing weather here in England, nice to see all the warm sun! Keep up the great work.

[@deanlindley6441]

Lovely video nice and steady lovely scenery onwards my friends 👍

[@anEyePhil]

Those birds with long beaks are Australian Ibises. Colloquially we call them “bin chickens” because they have learned to raid garbage bins for food.

[@jakez6851]

Mate, it is an absolute pleasure to have here in Sydney. Welcome aboard ☺️. Thank you for stopping by. Please come back and visit or stay at anytime. Peace from Sydney ✌️🤗.

[@chookchook2451]

Do you notice a difference in the brightness of the Sunshine in Australia. Not the heat, but the actual light?

[@TheMacMaster]

Yeah. It's that bright I have to drop the exposure on the camera.

[@jeanettehickingbottom9271]

First of all Lee huge congratulations on reaching 160k so well deserved what a brilliant vlog as always Lee onwards and upwards my friend 👍👍😎😎

[@tiaelina1090]

Aussie aren’t really fond of “Starbucks” it’s not very nice coffee and we are snobs when it comes to coffee. Love you tour of Sydney and like this style of videos. Glad you enjoy our beautiful country.

[@TheMacMaster]

Thank You Love Australia.

[@stevehole2747]

Yes, Lee. I did really enjoy your rolling format for this video. Great stuff mate

[@lgh2052]

Starbucks came out here & failed because it's crap, there's only a few stores left. We have Italian style coffee culture where it's focused more in cafes with barista made coffee. You can walk into most cafes to get a coffee to go & even some of the takeaway sandwich type places in the city arcades geared towards making lunches for city workers have coffee machines & offer great coffee. I used to work in Castlereagh St near DJs many years ago & there was a great little place over the road in the Imperial Arcade where we could grab gourmet sandwiches & latte's every day. There will still be heaps of places once you know what to look for.

[@shanegates678]

I was born and raised in Sydney. Now living in Sunshine Coast. It's great to hear a foreigners perspective. We really do have it good in Australia. We can sometimes take that for granted.

[@jdb9388]

Got the Pom but wheres the whinging 😂 i think he felt at home with all the Royal architecture

[@daskrispysquivvel3120]

You'll be hard-pressed to find a Starbucks. They arrived in Australia in about 2000 and opened a heap of outlets. Australians are coffee snobs however and hated the stuff Starbucks call coffee. The chain lost 100 million dollars and shut most of their shops in 2008. They are slowly coming back, but with their tail between their legs...

[@julesmarwell8023]

just remember, Sydney was designed and made in the time OF THE HORSE AND BUGGY

[@steven1515]

Hi Lee, just to let you know, I really enjoyed your trip around Sydney. Some great views, nice photography, what fantastic city it is 👌👍 just about catching up now with your latest vlog, looking forward to the next one👍 keep up the good work mate 😊👏👌

[@LeonardSmith-qv8do]

MATE , you Video'd the "Queen Victoria building " BUT you didn't go inside , you should have, I was hoping you would ,Oh well never mind LOL

[@Keeping_it_reall]

On the ferry back from Manly you can get off at Watsons bay - it is a beautiful part of sydney. Also check out Bondi Icebergs if you go to Bondi beach. You can do the Bondi to Cogee walk.

[@JoeHupp]

Those birds are what we Aussies call bin chickens!

[@80sgeek13]

Great video Lee! Sydney looks awesome. Lovely blue sky.😊😊

[@jimt6498]

Sorry, but I need to give you some constructive criticism and I hope you don’t get offended. Basically, you need to do more research. From the get go, all the things you past and made absolutely no comment about, explained, history, what it represents, etc: 1. the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, 2. The Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park (“the guy hugging the bull”), 3. St Mary’s Cathedral next to Hyde Park, 4. The Barracks - Sydney was a penal colony! - and Gov Macquarie over the door of it - famous for laying out the plan of Sydney, 5. The NSW Parliament building - how old, etc, and you could have gone inside - 6. Details about the Sydney harbour bridge and opera house, 7. The Queen Victoria building, which you passed, and is one of the most beautiful shopping buildings in the world. The only things we really got were sky writers and how hot you were and how much you needed a drink. Admittedly, you gave us some very beautiful images of Sydney. Lastly, the CBD of Sydney and its suburbs are full to the gills with cafes but they are all independent cafes. You are probably so used to chain coffee shops that you probably didn’t realise that you passed 20 smaller indie cafes. So, do better please. A little research from a lonely planet guide can really improve your videos.

[@TheMacMaster]

Drop me an email. I'll get you on camera and lets see how you do. Seriously. Drop me an email. I always have people on the vlog. I'll let you do the talking and I'll film.

[@jimt6498]

@@TheMacMaster many thanks! But I’m an Aussie living overseas. But I’m sure you can do a bit of research on your own.

[@TheMacMaster]

Hey ill come to you. Gladly let you film a video where you are. Hand the camera to you.

[@EchoBravo370]

@@TheMacMaster You did great. I loved it. And I am from Sydney!!!

[@SmallWonda]

I think it shows an honest Innocent Abroad! When some visit a completely new country, nay continent, there is so much to absorb & coming from a very gloomy, dank, dark England where it virtually hasn't stopped raining since before Christmas, the Aussie sun will almost addle the brain. I find it quite interesting how few people bother to do anything but the most superficial research before visiting a place - and indeed will be comparing what they see to what they've left behind. I do find it rather shocking how certain Brands seem iconic to some people, almost synonymous - that if they want a coffee they go here or a burger they go there. One of the great things about Aussie eateries is how many independents there are - I'm assuming it's the same on the Mainland as in Tassie? I always thought one of the big complaints from Locals about British tourists is their whingeing about the food 'not like wot it is at home!' They want their pie & chips... I would hope that on a second visit - or ensuing explorations Lee at least captures the information boards long enough so we can pause & absorb - I must admit, never having been to Sydney, it looked great from this video, the parks, buildings and setting were gorgeous and reminded me a bit of Chicago - but really stunning and accessible and did make me want to find out more - and to recommend it as a destination beyond the Bridge & Opera House! I do realize I'm seeing it through Lee's eyes - rather than as a destination guide.

[@jsan9389]

My favourite place in aus is noosa its unbelievable its a few hours from brisbane up the east coast

[@waynefoulkes2017]

the streets are spotless im just amazed compared too the uk makes me realise what a dump the uk as become

[@linhofmann4913]

Funny , Im in Perth western Australia but was in London in January and thought London was really clean ( except the Tube) ,😂

[@davejones6787]

The helicopter ride over the city is great and the three sisters at the blue mountains. A train ride to Penrith also worth doing.

[@julesmarwell8023]

PLEASE show us some respect. do not compare us to the Yanks. we are a constitutional monarchy . Charley is our King. thank you

[@barriewilliams4526]

An amazing city, putting British cities well and truly in the shade, in more than one way.

[@ThomasWilliams89]

I much prefer this style of video. I hate the walk bys and the music.

[@christopherbennell5983]

Visit the Rocks area. Quiet area up behind the Harbour bridge. Lots of small interesting shops and eateries. Also take the ferry to Manly, great harbour views. Come back on the faster Catamaran - slightly pricier. Also a trip across the harbour to North Sydney is recommended.

[@cainsy8124]

Yep, the Rocks is a must and the ferries provide one of the best opportunities for sight seeing at a reasonable price anywhere in the world.

[@andrewquinn6594]

Come down the south coast to Wollongong. 1hour south of Sydney. It's great

[@carolmurray5569]

Thanks for another great video, loving this style of video, very relaxing and i feel like i am there. Loving Sydney, there is so much to see, and i would love to visit😊😊

[@gordanapavic6882]

No we don't get coffee from "starbucks" that is not coffee. We have lots of little cafe's that do proper espresso/coffee. Actually 1 of the best ones was at the Strand Arcade

[@746laurie]

Really enjoyed this "walkabout" (see what I did there!). I have a second cousin who has lived in Melbourne for about 20 years. He and his Aussie partner are currently on a tour of wineries in south part of Western Australia.

[@RoderickRose-hi4cw]

For the life of me i cannot understand this constant discussion comparing coffee, or Melbourne has better coffee than Sydney etc , ok im a tea drinker but in a list of importance in my life it probably wouldn't be in the top 50 of requirements

[@Trynfyrr]

There’s no difference in the best coffee in Sydney and the best coffee in Melbourne. There are just more good coffee shops in Melbourne and more cheap coffee places /chains in Sydney. It’s all still imported Columbian, Mexican & Ethiopian coffee beans

[@filipinafunvibes]

My Mum and I have been watching all your posts lately, must say we prefer without music, just the sounds of the city and your tour is more than enough. Go to Palm Beach, also known as Summer Bay in Home and Away, the Brits will love it.

[@petercharles8306]

Australian cities are clean compared with the UK

[@virginiacharlotte7007]

Huge campaigns on The telly in the 80s to ‘Keep Australia Beuatiful’. Littering is definitely frowned upon. Bins are plentiful, as is access to public toilets, so not too much p!sing in the street after a night out on the town. Large Public events are well generally well organised with extra porta loos and bins to account for influx of people. I was shocked by vision I saw of a recent FA cup- how little was done to account for the crowd- rubbish and crud everywhere that apparently gets swept up the next day. In Australia, if the facilities are provided, we all seem to do our bit and the clean up is easier because of it .

[@christinejobson1013]

Have you noticed how clean the city of Sydney is? That is one of the most beautiful things about the city! The birds with the long curved beaks are ‘Ibis’ known locally as ‘Bin Chickens’ and finally there are very few Starbucks in Australia because the coffee in Australia runs rings around American Coffee and when they tried to invade our shores they failed. Love your videos!

[@suave-rider]

you have a point. Melbourne City is filthy and filled with graffiti whereas Sydney seems pristine by comparison

[@evostu7814]

300 days of sunshine a year, but the trade off is living with funnel webs & red backs, also huntsman & jumping spiders, not to mention crocs & snakes if you wanna venture out of town for a walk.

[@doubledee9675]

Our Sydney suburb is in an area known as being a home for funnel webs. Once, perhaps twice, a year we see one, catch it (you have to know what you're doing) and take it to the casualty section of the nearby public hospital. From there, our spider friend finds its way to a happy home, where it's milked for the venom. In turn , that becomes the anti-venene. Most people here would go at least several years between seeing one, or the others you mention. In close on 80 years living here, I've yet to see a croc in Sydney outside the Zoo. They are tropical beasts, several thousand kilometres north from here. Snakes may well be around in the bush - but not in areas tourists visit. They'll detect your presence and slither away.

[@jamesmckenna6457]

Huntsman spiders are a plus. To the uninitiated they look scary but are harmless to humans. They hunt annoying insects.

[@stephenfitzpatrick3031]

As an Aussie who doesn't go to Sydney that much , I enjoyed this tour as much as a new chum would . Good job whinging Pom .

[@video3ish]

Coffee in the US is considered punishment

[@cas7367]

Love this style video much better. feels more like we're just hanging out and relaxing. thank's for all your hard work in always trying to please us!!!!

[@bexhill8777]

life would have been sooo much better if my great grand parents had the foresight to nick a couple of loavs of bread..

[@miniveedub]

I liked this walkabouts style without the music, it was relaxing to watch and you seemed to fit more in. Bondi beach is easily reached by train. There is a scenic cliff top walk to several more beaches. The Manly ferry trip gives great views of the harbour and has both harbour and ocean beaches at Manly. Manly and Bondi are quite different to each other. A day trip to the Blue Mountains, train from Central Station, is well worth it. Take a jacket, it can be cooler than the city. If you’re still in Sydney for the Mardi Gras parade make sure to go.

[@ilovesuisse1]

Sydney used to be nice when there were only 2 million people there.

[@wearetomorrowspast.5617]

What a beautiful place. More blue skies are more than welcome. I like the vid style, looking forward to the MGUY chat, he's a cool dude.

[@davidhoward5392]

Melbourne for coffee shops, that are also up themselves

[@sueevans7835]

The park is the Royal Botanic Gardens. Go to the South Pylon of the Harbour Bridge and for about $19, you can go up to the museum and outside, to look at the amazing harbour and bridge views. There is also the Bridge climb at about $300+ The Sydney Eye has a revolving restaurant in it with 360 degree views of the city.

[@amandawoodland3779]

No doubt in my mind we here in Britain are living in the third world 😢.

[@geoffcrisp7225]

Import the Third World, get the Third World.

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

Go to Katoomba and see the Blue Mountains by train for the day.

[@ciar67]

​@@geoffcrisp7225Invade the 3rd world...

[@kevinmott6205]

Sadly I fully agree😢

[@trickyuk386]

I wonder if the third world countries are going to do a LIVE AID for us !!!! or collecting their empty cans for blue peter!!

[@michaelmcgovern3769]

Did you know the term "pom" has a history going back to the early days of settlement, when Sydney was still a penal colony? Every time a new shipload of convicts arrived, the captain would present the governor with a list of their names. As the prisoners were to be held by servicemen of the King's (red coats), they were referred to as "Prisoners of His Majesty's Service." The anachronism was P.O.H.M.S. So "Poms" was the term that became associated with all new arrivals from England, and has been in use in Australia ever since.

[@ilovesuisse1]

Costa coffee is not good.

[@chrismay6278]

Great filming Lee. I have never fancied Aussie (I am a US fan) however, you are selling it to me. 👍

[@anEyePhil]

Welcome to your Penal Colony. All that Sun and blue sky instead of English fog mist and rain. Consider yourself punished for crimes in the old country. You can thank James Cook and Lachlan MacQuarie.

[@peterg219]

Well done mate. I liked the no music and your excellent banter and commentary about our beautiful Sydney. I'll be watching with interest the rest of your Aussie tour. Thanks & cheers from Sydney AU.

[@TheMacMaster]

Thanks Peter

[@TalkingPoint773]

Sydney is the best and safest city in the whole Western world! If you think having some asian, indian, arab, and eastern europeans is a bad mix of immigrants....please go to the US, or Germany, or the UK, then tell me what you think.

[@djvillan]

Too many of them here now. Was better and safer 20, even 30 years ago.

[@TalkingPoint773]

@@djvillan Obviously, but still nothing compared to EU or the US. You havnt seen anything this is a walk in the park.

[@chalkandcheese1868]

We're doing our best to get there don't worry.

[@bigl447]

Enjoying your vlogs from down under Lee ,Perth looks a stunning place ! Noticed on this one the P O cruise ship Arcadia in Sydney Harbour which left Southampton a bit before you !!!

[@mindi2050]

I'm originally from Sydney but I found Perth to be a beautiful, clean, modern city. Sydney by comparison is too big and noisy.

[@paulasajjad4549]

Always love your informal videos, hearing the natural background sounds is wonderful, glad it's such a successful trip for you, to keep you in water breaks I'm watching the adverts ..onwards..

[@jasonmoore7854]

I was there in 2018, and I loved Sydney. The highlight of the trip was a day in the Blue Mountains. Highly recommended. Also if you want some adventure go on the Oz Jet Boat. It is Amazing.

[@Raylufc]

We really enjoyed the walkabout in Sydney more please

[@davejones6787]

Should go to darling Harbour at night and Star City. Taronga zoo is a must on the cable car.

[@karenstockwell91]

When I say to people i think Australia is the best place to live in the world they don't necessarily believe me but i think you agree with me. There really is nothing to not like. 😊❤

[@andrewsnooks9077]

Nice vlog Lee Nice walk round Sydney enjoyed it more of this!!

[@winetdehaan]

Yes.. what a city!! I expected it more busy.. at the Opera House.. and i like the contrast between old and new buildings!! This was excellent.. i enjoyed it!!

[@MarcoCholo-iz9js]

Awesome video, you have to try Harry Cafe de Wheel's for its aussie meat pies either the one in Circular Quay, or near Central station. Also looking forward to your visit to Chinatown and the midtown area of Central station and over to Newtown too beyond UTS and Sydney University. Keep 'em coming mate. Subscribed!

[@elizabethbryan3821]

Like the videos with ' natural' sounds... Busy city.. But beautiful blue skies and lots of greenery.. Gotta make you feel good😊

[@terencechapman8006]

Thanks for all your blogs Lee what a fantastic country no litter grafite people behaving properly should have emigrated there when I was younger,,,😊

[@merv190]

It’s not all beer and skittles. Travel blogs only ever show the best bits.

[@MarkE-me]

Great Vlog Lee I absolutely love those walking videos so I'd like to see more of those types of vlogs, Sydney looks a wonderful place with some beautiful architecture as well as super looking parks & harbours

[@tinalouise5880]

Absolutely loving these videos Lee- I love them whichever style you do them in. Sydney looks fabulous 😊

[@noelward8047]

Nice touch for Mum at the opera house x

[@winetdehaan]

And without music is in my opinion so much better.

[@lawreence13]

I'm 71 but Lee you've made me want to see my last days out in Australia. The Australian board of commerce should reward you, so far you've made it all look fabulous

[@davidcartwright5591]

Indeed Lee has done a brilliant promotion job on Australia . He must have a very fancy camera too that filters out the hundreds of homeless people living on the pavement in Sydney . I’m 70 , spent half my life in the UK , the rest in Australia . It’s not all lovely and rosey in Australia , in fact it’s hard going as a pensioner who has to pay for doctors visits , prescriptions and the like .

[@Anon-cq1kh]

People live on the streets through choice. There is no need for that in Australia. They only need to ask for help.

[@lawreence13]

Hold that thought. For what ever reason UK ex pats pensions are frozen if they leave the UK for primarily white European countries @@davidcartwright5591

[@merv190]

@@Anon-cq1kh, there is no or very little social housing available and shelters are full. It is a huge problem in Aust. with no real answers as govt almost turn a blind eye to it.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

​@@davidcartwright5591why are you paying for doctors visits???

[@shepthedoguk]

You dont realise the size of the Sydney Harbour Bridge until you see it in person. Sydney is a fantastic place. Been there twice, last time 2009 and your videos are bringing it all back. Keep up the great work.

[@stephensmith7499]

How nice to see places nice and clean,no litter or graffiti would all be trashed in UK

[@timhicks2154]

My daily fix of sunshine & blue skies. We had blue skies all day today here in the U.K……but about 35 degrees C cooler. ❄️

[@martinwalker3372]

Another lovely video Lee. Congratulations on 160,000 subscribers. You really deserver the success!