Welcome to Australia Ivan! I am a black person that has lived here for over 23 years. I am an African woman from the continent. I moved here when I was 18 and I’m now 41. The Italian taxi guy is right, no issues at all. Australians don't have the history of slavery and intense racism like the United States. Life is relatively good for everyone regardless of complextion, gender, religion and more… Life for an African immigrant is not really dissimilar to the experience of other immigrants. The better your spoken and written English, the easier you'll settle, build friendships, start a career and find your place. My colleagues, neighbours and people that have known me for a while just call me Aussie and I honestly feel that way too.

@IvainTures

3 ай бұрын

This is amazing! I Am so glad to hear this. Many times one can assume it would be the opposite but it’s refreshing to hear this feedback directly from you. Thanks for watching as well! Cheers!

@aca2077

2 ай бұрын

*ivain

@justcallmebrian793

2 ай бұрын

@@IvainTures I think many Australian indigenous people Aborigines and Torres Strait islanders may disagree with the other commentor in regards of the history of racism in Australia. I was there in Australia as well and had a great time as a black american, but i did not conveniently dismiss the history that occured in regards to the indigenous Aboriginals and Torres Strait islanders. Many indigenous Australians in Synedy live in Red Fern i believe, when i was there over 20 years ago, but things probably changed. There situation is similar to Native Americans in the United States.

@wyattfamily8997

2 ай бұрын

@@justcallmebrian793 Except they make up 3.4% of the population and their varous communities receive $3.4 BILLION Per Year in assistance. DOUBLE what the NON Aboriginal people of Australia receive.

@justcallmebrian793

2 ай бұрын

@@wyattfamily8997I don't see the logic in your counter argument here? The history of the Aborigines was very tragic in Australia, lets not gloss over this as this never happened to them, which it did! Again similar to native americans in the United States and Canada

24 hours on a plane - standard for Australians we don't even blink.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

THats amazing !!! It’s long for me 😂

@shellf708

2 ай бұрын

Geez,a few hours back to NZ is too long for me 🤷

@palmerston0

2 ай бұрын

It may be standard but it is still worth blinking about.

@Amanda-uc5jq

2 ай бұрын

@@palmerston0nah it used to be 36 so 24 is easy 😂😂

@shazza160

2 ай бұрын

And he didn’t travel sardine style like the rest of us.

The second driver is a bloody legend!!

@listohan

2 ай бұрын

FAQ Australian taxi driver. Fair Average Quality

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

He was really good 😂

@dettep4816

2 ай бұрын

He’s awesome ❤ love him I want to hear more stories from him, he needs his own channel ❤

Indian taxi driver, Italian taxi driver, that’s how you know you are in Sydney. This city is a big hub of every backgrounds around the world.

Got to love the Aussie Italian taxi driver. That's a lot of useful insights he dropped for you. Cheers to him👏

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@kavarasings9813

2 ай бұрын

His accent has a hint of Greek I think, rather than Italian

Welcome to Sydney! You actually don't need to stay right in the CBD. If you look at the train map, you can pick any suburb within 5 stops from Central station and you'll be fine. And it's cheaper. The public transport here is convenient. Catch the train, ferry, tram - much cheaper than taxi/uber, only use them for emergencies and you'll save heaps. Just tap on/off with any credit card.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Very good tip! Thanks so much! It was so overwhelming 😂 I freaked out

@geoffdrewer1978

2 ай бұрын

Very quaintly American to have walked way further to get an uber when the escalators inside the airport would have deposited you at the train station 😊 still hope you are enjoying your trip. ​@IvainTures

Welcome to Australia!❤️Most Aussie taxi drivers are legends! Super friendly and helpful. You seem a lovely person…you’ll be just fine here!👍

The second driver loves what he does. He’s a sweetheart!

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

💯 😂

Gotta love our Aussie cabbies !

That second cabbie was a find. Good on you for letting him speak.

Welcome to Oz. There is one free thing in the world always.... a smile.

Welcome to our humble City. Ivan and hope you're enjoying your stay. I just saw your video just now and it looks like it's been uploaded 9 days ago. I'm hoping you're still enjoying our wonderful city. Welcome to Australia!

That Aussie Italian dude is great 😎

@biggils8894

2 ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure he was South African

That driver definitely needs a part 2.

2 things, koalas are NOT bears they are marsupials. Convicts settled the east coast and west coast. South Australia was the only state without convicts

@kerryroberthughes8054

2 ай бұрын

No convicts in west Australia?

Wow! You're really living the life. Good for you. I'd love to see Australia.

1 tip...DO NOT take an uber...youre travelling alone so you dont have to make time for anyone else, just stick to trains, light rail,ferry. You will save a lot of money. The train from the airport takes you to the city

Welcome to Oz mate! As soon as you said how much the uber fare was at the beginning of the video at the airport I just knew that you'd booked a hotel waay out in the suburbs somewhere, seeing as the airport itself is only about 4 miles or so from the city centre (I live out in the northern suburbs about 12 miles from the airport, and my uber fare is usually about $65 including tolls). As the 2nd driver pointed out, many Sydney tunnels and freeways (and even the famous Harbour Bridge for that matter) are tolled and these tolls can all add up quickly to easily be up to a quarter or more of the total fare. You made a wise choice to relocate your accommodation to the city centre where you can easily walk to most of the famous attractions or take a tram, train or bus to nearby suburbs. I highly recommend that you catch the ferry from the city (Circular Quay, a short walk from your hotel) to Manly beach for a great day out, and you get a half hour sight-seeing cruise on Sydney Harbour each way at the same time for like 7 bucks.

Second driver was a HOOT!!! I love all the tips he gave you but the best was when he said you sound more Australian than American!!!! LOL. And yes please let’s see some koalas lol 😊

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

😂 will do!

Just booked my November trip from NYC to Thailand. This will be my longest flight on airplane. You inspire me to get things going.

I lived in Melbourne in the early 70's & being from Brisbane which had more English, Irish & Scottish migrants I was shocked the first time I walked down Sydney road in Coburg. The smells were European the shop signs were all in Italian or Greek & some Turkish . I was lost. I got a job as a crane driver & the leading hand down below also used to give me a lift to & from work .HJoe was the nicest man that you could wish to meet .He was Italian . And one day I was a bit upset as my wife had just been told she had a lump in her breast )My Mum died of breast cancer when I was 15 months of age) & He Yelled at me in a very angry voice & reacted with Get Fu**ed you WOG . WE almost came to blows over it then after work I was walking out thinking how I was going to get home when Joe pulled up beside me & said "Do you want a lift" I almost cried & immediatley apoligised. I have never used that term since .

@bluepeter128

2 ай бұрын

Nothing has changed I've see WOG, on walls. That word has not be used in the UK in years...

$80 for a 20 minute Uber or $2 for a train... Pick your mark

Amazing video, Ivain. That's a really long flight ✈️. I have a few friends who made that trip from NY. I'm glad you made it safely 🙏. You should visit the Harbour Bridge I heard it's an amazing sight. That Italian taxi driver was very helpful and he seemed very friendly. I also enjoyed his story about growing up in Australia. Amazing content brother. I enjoyed watching. I can't wait for your next video 👍👍👍.

@IvainTures

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton! I appreciate you watching! Yeah he was very insightful. Next soon! 🔜

Very good advice about traveling(beginning of video) you look very happy and excited. Have fun and be safe

Hola! This is my first time watching a vid of yours, I loved the vibe you had in it, the music was fire too. I'm traveling to Aus in a few months myself so it was helpful seeing your experience, thanks for the commentary and tour! Btw my flight from Chile to Melbourne is 14hrs and 45 minutes, Aus is indeed quite far from everything lol

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Hola! Thanks a lot for watching! Australia is amazing but very far indeed 😂. You will enjoy yourself though. Have an amazing trip down under!

Welcome to Australia brother! Great video, looking forward to watching more.

Enjoy Australia my friend 👍🏾

Nice one bro , welcome to the land down under -Remi from Perth , Australia

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching bro! Australia to the world !

Nice content, good luck on Australia and possibly New Zealand as you are already in that axis. Try to navigate your way to the Arborigine areas to add more values to this epic exploration ❤

In Australia you sit in the front seat of the Taxi or Uber - sitting in the back is big noting yourself.

@timetherington1986

2 ай бұрын

It's an American thing, like tipping. In the US, default is the backseat of a cab.

Assuming the upgrade was with PlusPoints through the Mileage Plus program. Don’t want people thinking that they offer complimentary upgrades on international flights. The only way a complimentary upgrade happens is if a cabin is oversold and even then you would be bumped to the next class of service which would be Premium Economy if you originally booked Economy. Good video brother.

I like your comment about travelling while young, your right it takes energy. It is exhausting for Aussies to go to Northern Hemi but we do it and have come to accept the long travel time. Hope you have a great time in Australia.

The first Taxi driver kept saying things just for the sake of it 😂 like Singapore is only 8 and 1/2 hrs away from Sydney but he said 14hrs. However, I am glad that he helped with the "far from city" advice.

@stefanbach7652

Ай бұрын

India via Singapore was 14 hours

Welcome to Sydney 💙

Check out the blue mountains bro while your in Sydney

Welcome to my country! Enjoy your time down under 🙂🐨🕷🦘🐍

Welcome to Australia. You seem like a down to earth person.

Ok Ivan (The Adventurer) so the world is spherical after all 😂. Looking forward to some great content from Down Under. Enjoy!

@IvainTures

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😂 yeah I think it’s spherical as well 😂

Don,t miss The Great Barrier Reef. Stay at backpackers ,pools ,bar ,music at Airlie Beach.

Subscribed Ivan! This video is great! I hope you enjoy your time here :)

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

Welcome to Australia. You have the cutest little ears, love em

Fascinating 🤨

Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤I would love to go visit. Tell us about the food.

Gotta get an opal card and just use the trains, ferries and buses. They are easy, clean and run frequently plus the price caps out around $17 each day

Welcome to aussie enjoy this beautifully place.

Wow, you did such a long flight Ivan but I’m glad you got that beautiful upgrade that’s what’s up and I can’t believe they’re so expensive. The guy was very informative the second taxi guy but it seems beautiful there excited for your journey. The opera house is gorgeous. I’m learning some new info.😊

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for checking it out Nia! Cheers!

@user-pp9mk7le7x

2 ай бұрын

The train takes 15minutes from the international airport to the city then you take a cash back to any place, airnbn is cheaper or a single room in the city Pitt street a place called maze it is cheaper because you can walk around

@NiaJ266

2 ай бұрын

@@IvainTures oh absolutely you guys know I work a lot at home so when you guys travel and show some of these gorgeous places that I’m not able to visit just yet you know it definitely gives me information so much. Appreciate your lovely vacation work 😀

@NiaJ266

2 ай бұрын

@@user-pp9mk7le7x ahhh okay information that’s very good to know very beautiful place. I hope to be able visit one day

Hello ivain what a 20 hour flight to the land down under Washington DC Los Angeles Sydney Australia and jet lag time change but new adventures 😊 you are adventurous from watching your channel.

Awesome video Ivain. Do you plan on hitting up Thailand next since it's close to Australia ?

@IvainTures

3 ай бұрын

Maybe not this trip. But I will this year. I love Thailand 😂. Thanks so much for watching!

Ooh! Taxi from the airport! Yeah, don’t do that in Sydney. If your hotel is near Wynyard, the train is cheaper by a factor of 5.

Always tuned.lets go Ivantures

@IvainTures

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much ! I appreciate your support!

Welcome to Australia. I hope people are kind to you. We are pretty laid back. 🤙

What a top bloke, glad you enjoyed your Oz adventure. Taxi drivers here very rarely talk to you, back home in Ireland, they are non stop, when I first came here I was stuck by how taxi drivers never talk to you 😂

@Dr_KAP

2 ай бұрын

lol you’re getting in the wrong taxis. Our taxis literally never stop talking 😂

Ivain, quick history to add onto Mr taxi Drivers. Convicts were sent to Australia after America declared independance and stopped the convicts being sent to America. Many Americans arent taught that prior to Australia, America was one of Britain's original penal colonies. When the first fleet arrived, there were 60 different nationalities on board. Free people also came to Australia, it wasnt just all convicts, but its fun to find out if u do have convict background. I think Aussies love the underdog and convicts arent seen as crims, but more like heros for fighting against the system and the British militia. Ned Kelly was one of our most famous and loved characters. Our treatment of aboriginals in the beginning was deplorable. Many convicts would team up with aboriginal groups and fought the "man". But too many hellish practises occurred including taking aboriginal children and raising them in a white society as christians and refusing reunification with their families. The same story across the board for British colonialism. We also had something called the White Australia Policy which meant that the gov could pick and choose who came here and with what skills. Generally the people who most faired well in being picked were anglo europeans. The Policy was dropped in the 70s and the doors were opened to an influx of immigrants from all over. Racial tensions were large for about a decade as we were introduced to many cultures all at once. Aussies demanded the best from immigrants, they were expected to work and be productive and that was the mindset of everyone. Its still the same, anyone can be an aussie, just make sure u work for it. Racial issues have always been here and in some extent still are. They arent on the same scale of hatred as America, but it does exist and I would be a fool to deny it. In the end, your taxi driver was correct in his description of 1950's Australia. He would have arrived on the Italian migrant ships. The country was in dire need of people, so the gov started a program to bring in migrants. My grandmother was a migrant when she arrived in 1925. But they wernt called migrants then, they were referred to as New Australians. The British also had a scheme called the ten pound pom. They were ships of Brits who paid ten pound per person to move to Oz. Yes we are an expensive country, thank the gov for that. But we get a great wage in the most part and we have lots of government benefits. The country is relatively safe, crime exists, dont think otherwise. Guns also exist, but illegal to carry. People can be mouthier absolutely, because we dont fear losing our life to a gunshot, but, in saying that, people hve lost their lives to a coward punch (king hit).

Nice video I’m from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

@IvainTures

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching!

Love it Ivain..... looking forward to the next video... I would like to go there sometime but I heard how expensive it is so that trip isn't high on my list.

@IvainTures

3 ай бұрын

Yeah Australia is amazing but very expensive. I don’t blame you at all.

@heatherhursell3721

2 ай бұрын

@@IvainTures how come you keep saying its very expensive Australia is when you are only in Sydney

Welcome to Australia.. Got to know about your channel when you visited and enjoyed my country Kenya. Also, Aussie is the country down under not down below😅😅 pun intended.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Yeah Bro You know that is Big Blessings

@IvainTures

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much !

That was a quick flight, last year I flew Sydney to London and return, 3 flights each way, thankfully business class, now that was a lot of flying.

WELCOME IVAN. Have a great time here.. From Karen Victoria 🇦🇺

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate you !

11A on a 787-9 in Polaris is a clutch seat. I prefer 9A for the larger footwell, but still a solid choice.

i totally agree with on the royalty program...welcome to Aussie.

The kings cross station, area is good too. You can see the downtown area from there, near the big coke sign and walk from there to the city center.

Oh, it's so much easier and cheaper to get an Opal card at the Sydney Airport train station and catch a train to Central Station, and from there, book a hotel that is within walking distance to Central Station. Will save you heaps of money and headaches, for sure! Take advantage of the public transport system there. An Opal card will get you on the trains, buses and ferries. Also, catch a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly. Such a great trip! :) Much better than Melbourne, we don't even have a train that goes to Tullamarine Airport, just the 'Skybus,' which is a private bus that is more expensive than public transport. Sydney has a much better public transport system. :) You can see some of my Sydney vlogs on my channel. I'm hoping to travel to California, soon, thanks for the inspiration! :)

Taxi from Airport to city is $45 - $60. Train is $18-$21, and takes about 12-15mins.

You seem such a nice young man. Hope you enjoy your time here. You have to see Queensland.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I’ll be back for sure!

Ivain you need to know our salarys are higher and so everything costs more as well. Salarys in the US are so low and so is everything else. I was in Philadelphia for a month B4 I emigrated to Canada. Was there for 13 years B4 returning with a husband and 2 girls.

Ivan, next time I strongly recommend that you stay at the Intercontinental Sydney. You have great views on the opera house and Harbour Bridge. Godspeed!

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Nice! I appreciate the suggestion! Thanks lot for Watching !

I use to stay at the Holiday Inn all the time. It is definitely far out of the city. It mainly a business hotel servicing all the offices in the business park.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Yeah it seemed nice but I’m glad I got out of there 😆

The Little National is a great hotel, I stay there every time. It's fairly affordable and in the perfect location.

Nice video. How do you fund your trips? Travelling is expensive. Do you work.

The public transport system in Sydney is excellent especially in the city taking taxis and using ubers is an unnecessary expense. The train from the airport maybe a bit dearer than the normal suburban trains but its still way cheaper than using taxis.

@k.vn.k

2 ай бұрын

Depends on how many of people travelling. If it was a group of 4 (family), uber is cheaper. If it was alone, train is cheaper.

@ACDZ123

2 ай бұрын

Train from Perth airport is 5 dollars. You'd think Sydney being the big tourist city would be more accommodating

If your living in the city, you probably should of taken a shuttle bus. No surge prices and serious your right at your hotel. A lot cheaper than what you spent

Welcome to Australia Ivan! $120 aud is about us$78 for the taxi i to the city. The trick is to share with other people as most people will be headed into the city. The train is super easy and quick. You need an Opal card that you can buy from a machine. Staff everywhere are very helpful and can direct you. Signage is also very clear. I always see AUD$ as 1/2 of US$. So just half every price you see and you won't feel too ripped off.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Oh nice tips! I appreciate that. It was a shock to my system 😂. Thanks so much for watching!

I like using the airport train. Fast trip, better than traffic.

Welcome to Australia !!!!! You've got to come to Melbourne !!!

Welcome to Australia, Australians get paid a decent wage, so everything is more costly ( we dont tip) everyone has the right to earn a decent wage. Public transport may take more time (our country is huge) but costs less.

Transport in Sydney is much cheaper than uber and taxi. The maximum that you will pay is about $16 per day for trains, ferries, and trams combined. The train from the airport to the city is a 15-minute journey, so I don't know how you got the idea that it was 1 hour. I must tell you that this wonderful Italian driver took you around the world to get to the city because I recognise some of the landmarks. He ripped you off severely.

Before you go on a trip do research. I am a Canadian and I have been to Australia. It was a Fiji, Australia and Hawaii trip.

Sydney Australia is the most expensive city on earth. Nothing is free except for going for a walk.

Tip: next time you get a cab in Australia jump in the front next to the driver, not the back!

26 hours to Europe, we’re used to flying.

The US iPhones don’t have physical sim whereas Aussie ones’ have. eSIM in Australia, last I check - you have to be citizen, PR or have work visa. Also the airport plans are expensive and different to other branch and regular plans

Ha I do almost every year Sydney to Croatia , try that flights …. 🤣 They are so long …. Never ending story 😂 Welcome to Sydney !!!

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much !!!

Welcome to my home city, YES Taxi's are expensive, one thing I will tell you, USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT, out public transport craps on the US transport, it's cheap and get's you to where you want to go, use the trams, light rail, ferries.

very nice video ps in australia we call it city centre not downtown :)

Lol its down under honey❤FYI im pretty sure its the same in any country. Go to a supermarket to get your food & book in the country youre in if youre able to rather than prebooking EVERYTHING. I find its better to get your return ticket & accomodation booked but leave everything else till your there

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

I misspoke 😆 thanks for watching!

Australia is a very big country. The size of continental USA, Lots of things to see and do.

"Expensive country"..... but so worth it - heh heh !!

I second phanoonki s comments about the summit at mt druitt. If you face south south west from the top the westfields will actually reflect the light from the moon every 3rd Thursday at 26 o’clock . Beware the bad moon rising each Tuesday at 4 near adams tavern Also I knew his mum she was a shallaoxious wog but you get that at her age , especially in the 1970s when Fanta was green and primeministers wore tweed The best cab rank to invert your tour of the nightlife is definitely circular quay . Those guys really know how to sauce the salesmen if ya know what I mean You visited during Sydney’s greatest month which I call novembary it has the warmth of January with the charm of November. Also we just finished daylight savings which is my favourite time of year to buy a clock. I’m sure you can find a good sale somewhere before u leave Take care and enjoy

Welcome to Australia, come to Perth only another 5 hours in a plane

@ACDZ123

2 ай бұрын

4 hrs Max to Perth

Featherdale wildlife park is an option to visit in picturesque Doonside. Doonside is a wondrous community of beautiful people that are charming and friendly. They won’t steal your wallet! Oh, make sure you climb mount Druitt. Not many people have done this! It is spectacular at the summit. The summit hosts a Westfields shopping centre. The cab driver is right in the sense that it is multicultural these days. My mum went through the racism of being a wog at school. She had similar experiences to the second cab driver. Australia is a very different place these days.

***My first time in Sydney, I stayed in "kings Cross" 'hood. Check it out at night time.

@IvainTures

3 ай бұрын

Thanks ! I’ll check it out

How much did you pay for flight ticket from LA to Sydney?

What was the song just before he landed in Sydney?

Public transport is quite good, so get an "OPAL" card which qualifies you for train, bus, ferry and once you go over A$17 a day its free.

It takes 8.30 hrs to fly from Sydney to Singapore. Being an Asian , I like Australia because it's close to Asia.

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Makes sense! Thanks so much for watching!

There are free buses around the city. You go on about the length of the trip over and over. It's just a long trip. Australians do those trips all the time.

Good job on the video… Please can you do some interviews from regular people that lives in tha area … I’m not sure if the Indian driver doesn’t want to be on video but he didn’t give any chance 😂😂…But the Italian/aussie was lively ..

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Yeah the second driver was amazing. Thanks so much for watching!

Welcome to Australia & welcome to Sydney. It is possible to find financially friendly activities here even in Autumn. Check out some local channels (rather than other tourists). We hope you enjoy!

@IvainTures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Australia has been amazing!!! I can’t complain! Thanks for watching!

Please use our public transport. It's good