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Sydney city guide
for fabulous travellers
All that blue sky, blue water, and all the tanned toned bodies just make you want to be outside, getting those happy endorphins and smiling at everyone you pass.
I came of age in this fantastic city, living here for five years in my late teens/early 20s, so I have some big love for this part of the world! I always say that Sydney is Australia's version of Los Angeles (compared to Melbourne being its New York) - hot and sunny, health and body-conscious, entertainment and plastic surgery capital. You get the idea.
It's a pretty dreamy city to live in, and while it has risen over the last decade to become a costly place to live (and visit), you can still have an amazing time just enjoying being outside in the sunshine, taking in the beauty of your surrounds.
Spread out over so many areas, the sky-rocketing house prices are transforming the city as people push out into areas beyond the usual Bondi/Surry Hills/Newtown circuit, which means there are many exciting new places to explore.
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Things to watch out for in Sydney
Lock-out laws: these heavy restrictions have radically changed Sydney, killing the nightlife in the centre of the city and causing many businesses to close and the city's culture to disappear. The CBD is a bit of a ghost town in the evenings now, and it's essential to understand how draconian the restrictions are so you don't get into trouble. Much of the nightlife has naturally moved to the areas outside the restriction zone, especially to Newtown and Marrickville, so best go looking for fun in the Inner West of the city.
Getting stuck at Bondi: it is the iconic Sydney beach but make sure you don't just go here. There are SO MANY beautiful beaches it would be a shame to see the one crowded with tourists. Bronte is my favourite, plus Tamarama and Red Leaf, and that's just the start.
Tourist tan: you'll stand out from the locals with severe sunburn, so don't even think about leaving the house without protection, or you'll risk looking like a total @$?%.