I’ve only been to Macquarie Fields once before for a job interview and I knew that there weren’t any local businesses close enough to the station. none close enough to be considered as part of this project anyway. should I start including bus routes?? haha that might be too much for me to handle. so … Continue reading Macquarie Fields
welcome to Ingleburn! as soon as you step out of the station, you’re greeted by plenty of local businesses and restaurants! there are a number of op-shops, takeaway, and fresh meats and produce to name a few. every time we go to Ingleburn though is such a treat because there are so many Filipino specialty … Continue reading Ingleburn
I thought I had explored all of Minto but this recent trip surprised me. the station alone excited me as if I was seeing it with fresh eyes. I guess that’s the beauty of this project, I feel as if everything is new to me. I’m truly becoming a tourist in my own city. though … Continue reading Minto
third stop – Leumeah! whenever I need something in this area, I usually go by car so seeing it on foot was a refreshing change. it’s a small station, with only two platforms. next to it is a small shopping centre with all the local necessities such as a post office, a chemist, and a … Continue reading Leumeah
though I’ve been to Campbelltown many times, I’ve never just walked around and appreciated the variety of stores on the main strip on Queen Street. there’s kebabs, barber shops, guitar shops, bakeries, cafes, and of course, Asian cuisine aplenty! I came across this sushi bar that I’ve heard of before but never tried – Sapporo. … Continue reading Campbelltown
when I started this project, I was unsure what my starting point should be. do I start at my home station? city central? or end of the line? eventually it became clear to start at the beginning of my train line, bringing us to Macarthur Station, the first stop on the T8 Airport Line. Macarthur … Continue reading Macarthur
hi, i’m Leah, and i come from a small suburb on the outskirts of the hustling and bustling city of Sydney. everyday on my one hour train travel to the city, i think of all the stations i pass by and wonder – huh, i’ve never been to them before! are the takeaway shops nicer … Continue reading hi, hello
a commuter's travelogue 