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Sydney is as cosmopolitan as it gets. With bustling beaches, thriving Asian communities, and a spaced-out, suburban feel, even in the city centre, Sydney offers a way of life other cities would kill for.

Constantly traveling across their home country Australia and around the globe, G Flip says they feel the 'Australian laid-back vibe' the moment they land in Sydney. "Even going to a pub here is very different from going to one in LA", they told Exceptional ALIEN while giving their insider travel recommendations from a boat on picturesque Sydney Harbour.

Sydney with G Flip

Kentaro Yoshida moved to Sydney from Japan over a decade ago. A regularly exhibiting artist, his past collaborations include Converse, Billabong and Hurley.

An artists tour of the nothern beaches

Meg Mac is a staple of the Australian music scene. The Sydney-born indie-soul icon recently returned to her hometown.

Uncover Sydney with an indie soul icon

Rafael Bonachela is a renowned choreographer and the Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company. He has worked with Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner and Dion Lee.

Sydney with an arts industry icon

Collette Dinnigan is best known as a pillar of the Australian fashion industry, having been awarded the Order of Australia for her designs.

A serene sanctuary just outside Sydney

Sydney native and Architectural Designer Kelvin Ho shares local tips for nature spots, family meals, and Australian art history in his Travel Playbook.

Chill Sydney vibes with a prolific creative leader

Discover photographer Amaury Tréguer’s top spots to catch the sunrise in his Bondi Travel Playbook.

The ultimate playbook for Bondi

The dynamic duo reveal their favorite Vietnamese food haunts, mezcal bars, and the ultimate sun-soaking beaches in their Sydney Travel Playbook.

Sydney with Cosmo's Midnight

Photographer Simon Lister has worked with UNICEF and has been featured in Netflix's 'Tales by Light'. He is also the founder of Nylon Studios.

Sydney with Simon Lister

Multidisciplinary artist Serwah Attafuah spends all her time in Western Sydney, where she is constantly surprised by the ever-evolving creativity in the area.

Jump into Western Sydney's creative vibe

Influenced by the greats like Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain, BLESSED took us on a tour of his musical treasures in Western Sydney.

Get blessed with delicious food spots

Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran is a Sri Lankan–born contemporary artist whose bold works have been exhibited in museums and festivals across Australia and Asia.

The top South Asian food in Sydney

Director, actor, stuntman, & co-founder of Blue-Tongue Films, Nash Edgerton’s credits include Marvel’s Shang-Chi and Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Sydney with a filmmaker & stuntman

Venezuelan-born artist Nadia Hernández, now in Australia, discovered her passion with her first mural, shaping both her career and community.

An Artists cultural playbook

Maurice Terzini, the force behind Sydney's Caffé e Cucina and Icebergs Dining Room, is also successful in fashion and events.

Sydney with an iconic Australian restaurateur

Performing from Seoul to Sydney, the boys from 1300 know how to rap bilingually in English and Korean.

Sydney's multi-cultural foodie scene

Sydney-based award-winning journalist Elfy Scott is a media multi-tool.

Coastal vibes with a renowned journalist

Sydney-based singer, guitarist and producer Milan Ring is one of Australia’s brightest young R&B talents.

Sydney with Milan Ring

Award-winning artist Eliza Gosse creates paintings that depict mid-century modern design and Australian buildings.

An awarded artist's tips for coastal eats

Having called London and Stockholm home, artist Micke Lindebergh has spent the last six years exploring Sydney's best bookshops, galleries, and Japanese food.

Local leads on hidden gems

Interdisciplinary artist Alina Gozin'a has a diverse artistic portfolio, including collaborations with HBO, Universal Music, Alicia Vikander and Emile Sherman.

Sydney with Alina Gozin'a

The vibrant inner-Sydney suburb of Redfern was musician Mickey Kojak’s first home away from his family, holding a special place in his heart.

Go inside the cultural hub of redfern

Australian multi-instrumentalist, singer, & songwriter Annie Bass was born in Adelaide, studied in Melbourne, and has lived between Los Angeles and New York.

Top spots for nature & wellness

Jonathan Kneebone is the UK–born co-founder of Sydney–based The Glue Society, which has exhibited at international art festivals.

The inside tips of a creative legend

Carla Uriarte is an artist and co-founder of neighbourhood eatery and bar Cafe Freda's, whose creativity has been shaped by time spent across four continents.

Sydney's vibrant community gems

UK native Simon Harsent is a highly awarded photographer and director, as well as the co-founder of creative collective 'The POOL Collective.'

Sydney with Simon Harsent

Trained under Rem Koolhaas and Farshid Moussavi, Koichi Takada has studied and practiced architecture in New York, London, Tokyo and now Sydney.

An architects guide to creative inspiration

Explore Gold Fang’s favorite places to swim, eat and feel connected to his Carribean roots in his Sydney Travel Playbook.

A rappers insider tips & eats

Writer and editor Caroline Clements spent a year traveling around Australia to research for her book Places We Swim and then later, Places We Swim in Sydney.

Sydney with Caroline Clements

Tea Uglow is the Creative Director for Google Creative Lab in Sydney. She works with global organizations to explore the intersection of art and technology.

Unique experiences open for all

Artist and musician Skeleten embraces Sydney's diversity with dance parties, beach hangs, and a unique digital-analog sound in DJ sets and live performances.

Unbeatable pubs & coastal views

Beau Neilson is a passionate advocate for new and emerging talent and a prominent figure in Sydney’s art world.

A curators guide to eye-opening creativity

Born to Finnish parents in Japan, Satu Vänskä played with the Munich Philharmonic before becoming a principal violinist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Sydney with Satu Vänskä

Kate Wickett is the CEO of Sydney WorldPride and a long-time advocate for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Explore Sydney's vibrant queer scene

Petrina Hicks takes us through her must-see places across Sydney.

A photographers creative must-do's

British-born Australian award-winning entrepreneur and travel writer Tony Wheeler is the powerhouse behind Lonely Planet's decades-long legacy.

Global with Tony Wheeler

Surry Hills is where work meets play. Just moments from Sydney's CBD, it's home to top eateries, landmarks, creative industries, and Belvoir Street Theatre.

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