March, 2012 - C'est Christine

Learning how to cook Thai: in the classroom and on the street

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March 14, 2012

This is the story of two Thai cooking classes: one planned for and paid for and expertly executed, and other, an organic connection that sprung up on the street in Chiang Mai. At Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School, we learned about the...

Getting healed by the Barefoot Doctor in Phi-Phi

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March 12, 2012

“Open your mouth,” the Barefoot Doctor asked. I complied, stretching my mouth wide and sticking out my tongue. “Too much shu-ga!” he laughed as he peered into my mouth. Wait, how does this man know that I snuck in a coconut donut on my way...

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Railay: Thai paradise for outdoor adventurers

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March 9, 2012

After the “backpacker heaven” of Phi-Phi and the sleazy unruliness of Phuket, the yet-to-be-completely-exploited vibe of Railay was much appreciated. It's an early-to-rise town, with many rock climbers scrambling up the limestone by 8 a.m. and...

Postcard from Seminyak

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March 8, 2012

Seminyak is considered one of the ritzier areas of Bali: it's not as crass as Kuta or as hippie as Ubud. It has world-class restaurants, excellent shopping and lattes perfectly frothed to meet the high expectations of visiting...

Where to stay in Phuket: Bodega

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March 7, 2012

If I could pick Bodega up and carry it with me around Southeast Asia, I would. In a heartbeat. It’s a shame that it’s located in Phuket, because while I hated the sleazy vibe of Patong, I loved the bohemian hospitality and modern conveniences...

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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.

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