Whenever people visit New York City, I always ask where they're staying--and whenever the answer is Midtown or Times Square, I always cringe on the inside. Sure, there are tons of hotels and a bunch of the main "touristy" spots in the city (Grand...
There's little I love more than a spa day: that sort of "forced relaxation" is not only a great example of self-care, but it's also a really healthy vacation activity. During my weekend in Quebec City, I spent an afternoon at the absolutely...
"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered." - Nelson Mandela, A Long Walk to FreedomMy boyfriend and I spent last weekend in Providence: to celebrate our third anniversary...
One of the reasons why I blog is simply to have the space to write: getting things “on paper” helps me to process my feelings and organize my thoughts. I also love having a record of my life over the past few years: a place that holds all of my...
When it comes to gifts, I'm particular about what I like: spa treatments, fresh flowers and experiences. Instead of jewelry or clothes or any tangible thing, I'd rather do something new or go somewhere beautiful: share the sweet anticipation, enjoy...
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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.