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
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A House of Sparrows
- May 18, 2018
- 6 min
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
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A House of Sparrows
- Apr 9, 2018
- 7 min
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
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A House of Sparrows
- Feb 22, 2018
- 7 min
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
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A House of Sparrows
- Jan 26, 2018
- 6 min
8 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 I'm pretty sure we've all heard that overused and outdated saying.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 after we were married. My husband and I are self-proclaimed traveler enthusiasts and we have our hearts set on seeing the world. In our early 20s, we received a lot of "advice" from friends, family and strangers that we should enjoy traveling now, because once we start our family, it will be over. They couldn't have been more wrong. There is a m
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A House of Sparrows
- Jan 15, 2018
- 10 min
Living in Costa Rica: 3 month update
As 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
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Crystal Norris
- Jan 2, 2018
- 6 min
My resolutions for 2018
Self-reflection is a powerful tool that keeps me happy and mentally healthy. Its important for me to look within myself and to my past in or
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Crystal Norris
- Dec 19, 2017
- 4 min
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
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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
- 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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A House of Sparrows
- Oct 18, 2017
- 5 min
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
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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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