Posted by Dina El-Hakim on November 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment
today was a beautiful Saturday in Montreal. I love Milton Street, it has many interesting buildings, cafes and used bookstores! xo, dina
Posted by Dina El-Hakim on November 25, 2011 · 4 Comments
11:36 am: dark horse espresso bar 1:11 pm: university of toronto 1:50 pm: royal ontario museum 3:12 pm: cartier & holts 8:43 am: st. lawrence market
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Posted by Dina El-Hakim on October 22, 2011 · 2 Comments
I love crazy, cool architecture and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image* made the cut for me. It is the center of attention in Melbourne’s Federation Square and a great place to hang out. Although I took these shots last summer (or last winter if you’re Down There), there’s no rule against posting them way … Read more
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Posted by Dina El-Hakim on September 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment
No matter how many rants I had about Montreal this past year, I have to admit I did miss it * Here’s a couple of photographs I took lately one morning. I hope you like the subtle changes I made on the blog, and want you to send warm thoughts and open apetites my way … Read more
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Posted by Dina El-Hakim on August 2, 2011 · 2 Comments
Last week I popped over to visit Melbourne’s bigger, attention-grabbing sister, Sydney. The Opera House was actually quite impressive, especially as it appeared out of the blue as I was walking and so pleasantly surprised me!! Sydney vs Melbourne? Two very different cities I think, sort of like Toronto/Montreal. I loved Sydney’s perfect weather and … Read more
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Posted by Dina El-Hakim on July 8, 2011 · 1 Comment
A few snapshots of Melbourne…among shown is the vintage-like Palais Theatre at St Kilda, hot chocolate at Max Brenner‘s, the fabulous Melbourne General Post Office, Lt. Collins Street and Melbourne Central. XO, Dina
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