I'm a child of California: while I've certainly seen snow before, the prospect of a blizzard is still enough to make me giddy. However, snow in New York City is more of a black slushy nightmare: public transportation hold-ups, slippery sidewalks,...
Adelaide is a city that a) I wish I had more time to explore and b) I think is one of the most underrated destinations in Australia. The capital of South Australia maintains that "big country town" vibe while still offering beaches, sunshine, parks...
When I was in college, my undergraduate theme was women's studies: I took classes in women's health, women's literature, the media's portrayal of women, and the intersection of work and family in women's lives. It was honestly one of the most...
One of my favorite feelings in the world is waking up to blue skies and sunshine, feeling rested and refreshed. I think that was one of the best parts of not drinking for the month of January: every morning, I woke up completely ready to take on the...
I feel like I've done a pretty good job of living my life without waiting for someone to live it with me. I backpacked solo through Europe after my college graduation because I couldn't convince anyone to go with me. A break-up spurred my move to...
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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.