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
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Crystal Norris
- Dec 8, 2017
- 3 min
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
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Crystal Norris
- Dec 2, 2017
- 6 min
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
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A House of Sparrows
- Dec 2, 2017
- 4 min
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
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A House of Sparrows
- Nov 27, 2017
- 5 min
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
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A House of Sparrows
- Nov 24, 2017
- 5 min
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!
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A House of Sparrows
- Nov 16, 2017
- 6 min
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
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A House of Sparrows
- Oct 27, 2017
- 3 min
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
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A House of Sparrows
- Oct 22, 2017
- 5 min
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
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Crystal Norris
- Oct 9, 2017
- 2 min
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
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Crystal Norris
- Sep 14, 2017
- 4 min
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
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A House of Sparrows
- Sep 7, 2017
- 4 min
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
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Crystal Norris
- Aug 25, 2017
- 4 min
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
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Crystal Norris
- Aug 6, 2017
- 6 min
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
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Crystal Norris
- Jul 15, 2017
- 3 min
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
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Crystal Norris
- Jul 14, 2017
- 2 min
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
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Crystal Norris
- Jul 3, 2017
- 2 min
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.
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Crystal Norris
- Jun 9, 2017
- 3 min
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.
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Crystal Norris
- Jun 5, 2017
- 2 min
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
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Crystal Norris
- May 13, 2017
- 3 min
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
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