“That will put hairs on your chest” exclaims the woman opposite me. She’s taken a sip of thick black coffee from a finely decorated cup. “It’s called Syrian coffee in Syria and Turkish coffee in Turkey” says Ali standing nearby … Read the rest
A Tour of Rookwood Cemetery
When Mark Bundy applied for a grave digging job at Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery, he was asked three questions. “Are you married?”, “Do you have children?” and “Do you have a mortgage?”. After answering “Yes” to all three, he was told … Read the rest
Auburn: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I’ve been to Auburn many times, and am looking forward to revisiting favourite places and discovering new ones. Read on and discover this multicultural Western Sydney suburb with me.
I start by exploring the little shops along Rawson Street. In … Read the rest
Bankstown: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
My research has turned up a few surprises. Apart from the multicultural nature of Bankstown, I am looking for a WW ll bunker, a kiddie’s railway and a restaurant housed in train carriages.
Multiculturalism in Bankstown
A woman is carrying … Read the rest
Blacktown: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
Earlier this year, when I came to Blacktown for an Urban Theatre production, I passed an Ethiopian restaurant. That’s when I decided I had to find out more about Blacktown. And so here I am on the train feeling more … Read the rest
Cabramatta: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
As the train approaches Cabramatta I start to have doubts about this project. My challenge is to visit, photograph and document how I experience one suburb every fortnight. Cabramatta is the first.
Why Cabramatta? Well, I’ve been there before and … Read the rest
Concord West: The Kokoda Walk and Heritage Homes
A Self-Guided Walk in Concord West
Download the Walking Map and Notes
When researching Concord West, I discovered that it is much more than a bayside suburb. Today, alighting at Rhodes Station, I’m looking forward to a Kokoda Track Memorial … Read the rest
Discover Three Temples in Bonnyrigg, Sydney
A Self-Guided Walk in Bonnyrigg
Download the Walking Map and Notes
Two years ago, a woman I met in Cabramatta on my very first walk suggested I visit Bonnyrigg. At last I am on my way there, looking for temples, … Read the rest
Emu Plains: A surprise in Sydney’s Greater West
A Self-Guided Walk in Emu Plains
Download the Walking Map and Notes
There are three reasons to visit Emu Plains. I want to explore the Arms of Australia Inn Museum, visit the Penrith Regional Gallery and walk the other half … Read the rest
Fairfield Sydney: Discover this Diverse Multicultural Sydney Suburb
A Self-Guided Walk in Fairfield
Download the Walking Map and Notes
When I heard about a new social enterprise in Fairfield, I made Fairfield my next suburb to explore. Having already planned to go today, I then discovered that it’s … Read the rest
- Page 1 of 2
- 1
- 2