The world is full of beautiful places, but Southeast Asia seems to have a monopoly on unspoiled landscapes. I've been awestruck by the jutting limestone cliffs of Railay, the sweeping white beaches and leaning palms of Phu Quoc, the stunning sunsets...
In Southeast Asia, I accepted that any overland journey would take a full day. Two hours, four hours, six hours: no matter what the travel agent promised you as to the length of the bus ride, you can kiss your day goodbye. I never had a bus leave on...
There's weird architecture, and then there's the Crazy House: a guesthouse that takes fantasy design to a whole new level, located in Dalat, Vietnam. One of the most bizarre buildings in the world, it rivals Gaudi's modern masterpieces in Barcelona...
Imagine a beach you only had to share with fellow backpackers: no screaming children or overzealous hawkers. I've been there, and let me tell you--it's awesome.
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I woke up before my alarm went off and rushed to the toilet. It was clear I'd been hit with my first bout of food poisoning/stomach flu/Bali belly--whatever you want to call it, it's an awful mix of stomach cramps, diarrhea and nausea that makes you...
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Christine Amorose Merrill
C'est Christine is my little slice of the internet to talk travel, lifestyle and twenty- and thirty-something struggles. After stints living in France, Australia and NYC and lots of (often solo!) travel around the world, I currently live in San Diego with my husband, daughter and two pugs.