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When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
Are you planning a trip to Costa Rica and trying to find the right time to visit? The first thing to know is there are two very distinct sea
A House of Sparrows
Feb 7, 20195 min read
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Where to eat in Dominical, Costa Rica
Dominical, Costa Rica may be a small town but there are great restaurants too that your family can enjoy. From relaxed, open air restaurants
A House of Sparrows
Jan 30, 20195 min read
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What I'll miss about living in Costa Rica
Now that it is official and our time in Costa Rica has come to an end, I can't stop and think about all of the things I will miss from o
A House of Sparrows
May 18, 20186 min read
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Best mosquito repellents for Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a safe country, but there are some mosquito-borne illnesses that you and your family need to protect yourself from. These illn
A House of Sparrows
May 9, 20183 min read
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Moving to Costa Rica: Packing tips on what you should bring
Our family moved to Costa Rica last year and we struggled to and not overpack. When you move to a new country its difficult to know exactly
A House of Sparrows
Apr 9, 20187 min read
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Must-see sites in Costa Rica
Costa Rica seems to have it all. As we have reached our 6 month mark in calling this amazing country home, we've realized how diverse th
A House of Sparrows
Apr 2, 20188 min read
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Top 10 foods & drinks you have to try in Costa Rica
It isn't a surprise that I love trying new foods whenever and wherever I travel. So when our family decided to move to Costa Rica, first
A House of Sparrows
Mar 26, 20184 min read
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What to wear when hiking in Costa Rica
Situated in Central America, Costa Rica boasts some of the richest rainforests in the world and is full of adventure. Its important to pack
A House of Sparrows
Mar 3, 20183 min read
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You know you live in Costa Rica when...
I always say life in Costa Rica is one great adventure. The memories we have experienced in this country are a mix of funny, difficult and a
A House of Sparrows
Feb 22, 20187 min read
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Manuel Antonio National Park: Know before you go
Manuel Antonio National Park is one of Costa Rica's most visited parks even though it is the smallest. Inside this 1,700 acre park, lies
A House of Sparrows
Feb 11, 20186 min read
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Our expat family's must-see destinations in Costa Rica
We've already been living in Costa Rica for two months now and Costa Rica is starting to feel more like home. Now that we have gotten us
Crystal Norris
Dec 19, 20174 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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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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Tips on flying your pets to Costa Rica
When we were planning our move to Costa Rica, one of the most stressful components was how we were going to bring our pets with us. It took
A House of Sparrows
Oct 18, 20175 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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