A House of SparrowsFeb 7, 20195 minWhen 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 SparrowsJan 30, 20195 minWhere to eat in Dominical, Costa RicaDominical, 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 SparrowsSep 21, 201810 minOur family road trip through TuscanySome places are special for a reason, and Tuscany will hold a dear place in my heart as one of my favorite destinations to date. Our time sp
Crystal NorrisAug 2, 20184 minUpdate: What our family has been up toI've done a pretty poor job of blogging since we moved to Germany, and for good reason! Our family has been very busy with traveling,...
A House of SparrowsMay 18, 20186 minWhat I'll miss about living in Costa RicaNow 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 SparrowsMay 15, 201811 minTraveling with a toddler to Costa RicaIts a fact that toddlers love to explore. And if your child is like mine, anything that has to do with the outdoors keeps her happy and ente
A House of SparrowsMay 9, 20183 minBest mosquito repellents for Costa RicaCosta 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 SparrowsMay 7, 20184 minWe're moving to...Big announcement today! If you are new to my blog, let me give you a quick recap on A House of Sparrows and our family's plan on traveli
A House of SparrowsApr 9, 20187 minMoving to Costa Rica: Packing tips on what you should bringOur 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 SparrowsApr 2, 20188 minMust-see sites in Costa RicaCosta 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 SparrowsMar 26, 20184 minTop 10 foods & drinks you have to try in Costa RicaIt 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 SparrowsMar 3, 20183 minWhat to wear when hiking in Costa RicaSituated 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 SparrowsFeb 22, 20187 minYou 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 SparrowsFeb 17, 20188 min15 baby travel essentialsTraveling with a baby isn't easy, but it doesn't have to be the nightmare so many people often say it is. With the right gear, and s
A House of SparrowsFeb 11, 20186 minManuel Antonio National Park: Know before you goManuel 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 SparrowsJan 26, 20186 min8 reasons why you should travel with your kids"Travel now before you have kids." I'm pretty sure we've all heard that overused and outdated saying. I know we did, dozens of times...
A House of SparrowsJan 15, 201810 minLiving in Costa Rica: 3 month updateAs I look back on these past few months, I can't believe that our family has moved to Costa Rica only 90 days ago. That's it?! It se
A House of SparrowsJan 13, 20189 min8 Reasons why you should travel to Cartagena, ColombiaCartagena de Indias, a city full of color, romance and a vibrant culture all nestled behind its historic walls. Its a city that pleasantly s
Crystal NorrisDec 28, 20176 minMy 2018 travel plans2017 was a busy year for our family full of career changes, a move to Costa Rica and several trips all over the world. We made many memories
Crystal NorrisDec 19, 20174 minOur expat family's must-see destinations in Costa RicaWe'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