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Dec 17, 2017
1 min

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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10 books that will make you want to travel

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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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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10 non-american musicians you need to add to your playlist

Crystal Norris

Aug 18, 2017
5 min

10 non-american musicians you need to add to your playlist

Music knows no boundaries. My love of all things foreign and travel inspired often leads me to scour over the international music charts sea

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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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10 travel bloggers you need to follow on Instagram

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 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 16, 2017
2 min

Homemade Muesli Recipe

Souvenirs are great, but taking home a recipe from a place you've traveled to makes your memories abroad last forever.

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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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Crystal Norris

May 3, 2017
1 min

Lost in a sea of yellow

When we travel to Germany, we often go in the fall and winter which leaves us with pretty dreary weather. However, this year we went at the

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Crystal Norris

May 2, 2017
3 min

Day trip to Eltz Castle

When you travel to Germany, you will quickly realize the country has no shortage of castles for you to visit. With about 20,000 castle, it s

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Crystal Norris

Apr 7, 2017
4 min

A House of Sparrows travel wish list

One of my favorite parts of traveling is daydreaming of locations I have never visited and putting together itineraries that we will hopeful

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Crystal Norris

Feb 23, 2017
1 min

Traveling by song

Music has the power to carry people back in time and gaze upon their memories. And for me, music fuels my love of travel by transporting me

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Crystal Norris

Dec 7, 2016
2 min

Hidden beaches of Uvita, Costa Rica

Tucked away from the tourist ridden sights of northern Costa Rica, Uvita is a quiet town that has maintained its Pura Vida lifestyle in almo

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Crystal Norris

Nov 9, 2016
2 min

A day in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Only a week after our Germany trip, we headed to Puerto Rico for a destination wedding. Ryan was a best man in our friend's wedding in San Juan so we decided to head down a few days early to sight see and enjoy the beautiful beaches. To get to Old San Juan from our hotel, the La Concha Resort, we jumped on the metro bus 53 which only cost $0.75 for one ticket. Bus 53 is key to remember as it is most convenient to reach Old San Juan from many of the resorts and hotels. Taxis a

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A visit to the Hercules Monument in Kassel

Crystal Norris

Nov 1, 2016
2 min

A visit to the Hercules Monument in Kassel

On our last trip we decided to head north and drive two hours to Kassel, a city famous for being the home of the Brothers Grimm and its Herc

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Crystal Norris

Oct 27, 2016
3 min

A day in Innsbruck

Innsbruck is historical city placed against a beautiful, mountain setting. The old streets and quaint buildings give you a glimpse into its

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Crystal Norris

Oct 21, 2016
2 min

A fall day at Neuschwanstein Castle

When we were planning our tour through Bavaria, Neuschwanstein Castle was top of our list for obvious reasons. The renowned castle is one of

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Crystal Norris

Sep 27, 2016
1 min

My Airbnb wish list

If you are already daydreaming about getting away, Airbnb listings will encourage you to take that trip! Here are my favorite Airbnb listin

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This time-lapse will make you want to travel to Norway

Crystal Norris

Sep 8, 2016
1 min

This time-lapse will make you want to travel to Norway

If you haven't been to Norway, this video will motivate you to buy your plane ticket today.

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