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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

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

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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Apr 9, 20187 min read

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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Feb 22, 20187 min read

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 I'm pretty sure we've all heard that overused and outdated saying.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...

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Jan 26, 20186 min read

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

A House of Sparrows

Jan 15, 201810 min read

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

Crystal Norris

Jan 2, 20186 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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