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15 Photos to inspire you to visit Cartagena
Some cities surprisingly grow on me when I least expect it, and Cartagena was one of them. Cartagena was bursting with color, charm and it h
A House of Sparrows
Dec 17, 20171 min read
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Trip to the hanging bridges of Arenal
During our trip to Arenal, there was no way we were going to miss out on seeing incredible views while dangling hundreds of feet up in the a
Crystal Norris
Dec 8, 20173 min read
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10 books that will make you want to travel
I always say there isn't anything better than a good book, but if that book involves travel, it does get much, much better. Reading trav
Crystal Norris
Dec 2, 20176 min read
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La Fortuna: Touring one of Costa Rica's most beautiful waterfalls
Waterfalls are hiding behind every corner in Costa Rica and during our trip to Arenal we visited the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall. Its an
A House of Sparrows
Dec 2, 20174 min read
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Celebrating our anniversary at the Arenal Volcano
Last week, Ryan and I celebrated our five year wedding anniversary so we decided to travel to Arenal Volcano to celebrate! It is one of the
A House of Sparrows
Nov 27, 20175 min read
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Driving from San Jose to Quepos/Manuel Antonio & Dominical
Do you have plans on driving to Quepos or Dominical from San Jose,Costa Rica? Check out my tips and must see destinations during your drive!
A House of Sparrows
Nov 24, 20175 min read
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20 Christmas gifts for the world traveler
Looking for a Christmas gift for someone who loves to travel? I've put together my go-to products that are perfect for the jet-setter in
A House of Sparrows
Nov 16, 20176 min read
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Creepy crawlies of Costa Rica
Ryan and I are at war. Every night the battle begins as dozen of army ants descend from the ceiling. With our shoes in hand, we slap away in
A House of Sparrows
Oct 27, 20173 min read
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Recap: One week in Costa Rica
Its been 7 days since we officially became an expat family living in Costa Rica. This past week has been the start of a learning curve as we
A House of Sparrows
Oct 22, 20175 min read
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20 songs for your American road trip
Are you planning an American road trip? There is only one thing that will make your adventure even better, a perfect playlist. Check out the
Crystal Norris
Oct 9, 20172 min read
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Zip lining in Costa Rica
As long as I can remember, zip lining in Costa Rica has been on my bucket list. And I finally scratched it off my list during one of our fam
Crystal Norris
Sep 14, 20174 min read
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First step in moving to Costa Rica
Our move to Costa Rica is getting more real every day and we are taking it one step closer by dipping our toes in the water and flying to Do
A House of Sparrows
Sep 7, 20174 min read
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It's official, we're moving!
I've been pretty quiet with my blog lately but for good reason. Big things are happening for our family and it's finally official. I
Crystal Norris
Aug 25, 20174 min read
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Winter honeymoon at Lake Louise, Canada
For our January honeymoon, we wanted adventure and something completely different than we have ever experienced. Living in Texas, freezing t
Crystal Norris
Aug 6, 20176 min read
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Deep Ellum 42 Mural project
As the entertainment and art scene flourished, graffiti artists flocked to Deep Ellum to display their craft. Many music venues even used gr
Crystal Norris
Jul 15, 20173 min read
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White water rafting in Costa Rica
Between the locals that give you a close up look into the culture of Costa Rica, to the unique wildlife that flourishes along the river, whi
Crystal Norris
Jul 14, 20172 min read
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10 travel bloggers you need to follow on Instagram
Need some travel inspiration? Check out these top 10 travel bloggers you should be following on Instagram.
Crystal Norris
Jul 3, 20172 min read
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What to pack in your carry-on bag
No matter where I am traveling to, I always pack a few days before my flight and I tend to always bring the same items in my carry-on bag.
Crystal Norris
Jun 9, 20173 min read
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Day trip to Rüdesheim am Rhein
It couldn't have been a more perfect day. The weather was sunny and warm, we were all in great spirits and we were in German wine countr
Crystal Norris
Jun 5, 20172 min read
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Malmö day trip from Copenhagen
Scandinavia has always appealed to me and has silently beckoned me to visit. So when we decided to end our European trip in Copenhagen, I qu
Crystal Norris
May 13, 20173 min read
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