Crystal NorrisAug 25, 20174 minIt'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 NorrisAug 18, 20175 min10 non-american musicians you need to add to your playlistMusic knows no boundaries. My love of all things foreign and travel inspired often leads me to scour over the international music charts sea
Crystal NorrisAug 6, 20176 minWinter honeymoon at Lake Louise, CanadaFor our January honeymoon, we wanted adventure and something completely different than we have ever experienced. Living in Texas, freezing t
Crystal NorrisJul 20, 20173 minHow to make a charcuterie and cheese boardA charcuterie and cheese board is one of my favorite dishes to serve when hosting a party and its quick to assemble. You can bring your love
Crystal NorrisJul 15, 20173 minDeep Ellum 42 Mural projectAs the entertainment and art scene flourished, graffiti artists flocked to Deep Ellum to display their craft. Many music venues even used gr
Crystal NorrisJul 14, 20172 minWhite water rafting in Costa RicaBetween 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
Crystal NorrisJul 3, 20172 min10 travel bloggers you need to follow on InstagramNeed some travel inspiration? Check out these top 10 travel bloggers you should be following on Instagram.
Crystal NorrisJun 9, 20173 minWhat to pack in your carry-on bagNo 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.
Crystal NorrisJun 5, 20172 minDay trip to Rüdesheim am RheinIt 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
Crystal NorrisMay 16, 20172 minHomemade Muesli RecipeSouvenirs are great, but taking home a recipe from a place you've traveled to makes your memories abroad last forever.
Crystal NorrisMay 13, 20173 minMalmö day trip from CopenhagenScandinavia 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
Crystal NorrisMay 11, 20175 minWeekend in CopenhagenIts often been said that Copenhagen was built by its people, for its people. And as you walk the city's streets you can see the deep con
Crystal NorrisMay 3, 20171 minLost in a sea of yellowWhen 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
Crystal NorrisMay 2, 20173 minDay trip to Eltz CastleWhen 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
Crystal NorrisApr 7, 20174 minA House of Sparrows travel wish listOne of my favorite parts of traveling is daydreaming of locations I have never visited and putting together itineraries that we will hopeful
Crystal NorrisFeb 23, 20171 minTraveling by songMusic 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
Crystal NorrisFeb 8, 20173 minOne day Atlanta GuideAtlanta was refreshing in my eyes. It is a large metropolis but I feel the attitude of a big city hasn't quite reached Atlanta yet. Sout
Crystal NorrisDec 7, 20162 minHidden beaches of Uvita, Costa RicaTucked away from the tourist ridden sights of northern Costa Rica, Uvita is a quiet town that has maintained its Pura Vida lifestyle in almo
Crystal NorrisNov 9, 20162 minA day in Old San Juan, Puerto RicoOnly 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...
Crystal NorrisNov 1, 20162 minA visit to the Hercules Monument in KasselOn 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