If you haven't heard by now: New York City (and most of the East Coast) had an epic snowstorm this weekend. With around 30 inches of snow in 24 hours, it came close to being the biggest snowstorm since 1869 (apparently, we just missed the record by a...
The greatest (and most overwhelming) part about living in New York City is that there is ALWAYS something new to do. I've lived here for more than three years and have crossed a lot off my New York must-do list--but there are still things that I've...
Although both my boyfriend and I work in Manhattan, it's rare that we spend much time together there: we usually head back to Brooklyn for relaxed nights at home, get-togethers with friends or date nights. It honestly feels like a whole different...
Instead of agonizing over what to get each other for Christmas this year, my boyfriend and I bought each a trip to Costa Rica for New Year's Eve. In other words, we may have started the best tradition yet because it was actually a gift that we both...
New York City welcomed us back with open arms and 12-degree temperatures! Although it's wonderful to be home--and I'm so excited to share more about our time in Costa Rica--I'm definitely missing those long sunny days with nothing to do but swim and...
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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.