While I don't think Barcelona was the prettiest or most photogenic city--the lack of a consistent architectural style makes it a bit discombobulated--it had its moments. Here are a few of my favorite shots from this Spanish city by the...
My parents raved about Menton after their last trip to Nice: they loved it so much that they decided it would be their home base in the South of France from now on. My parents are huge fans of Nice--they were definitely big supporters in my decision...
Marseille certainly isn't known for the cleanliness of its roads or the beauty of its buildings. However, this hasn't stopped the city from trying to revitalize its streets with a bit of urban art. Cool Globes is an exposition throughout the city...
As the usual symphony of car horns started going off outside my window yesterday, I thought nothing of it. Saturdays are big wedding days at the mairie around the corner, and apparently, wedding parties honk their horns as they travel through town to...
It's no secret that Nice is beautiful, but I thought the view of the coastline from the sea is quite striking--particularly as the sun rises and sets. Another bonus for taking the ferry, as long as you time it right!
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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.