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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
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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
Crystal Norris
Aug 18, 20175 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
Aug 6, 20176 min read
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How to make a charcuterie and cheese board
A 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 Norris
Jul 20, 20173 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
Jul 15, 20173 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
Jul 14, 20172 min read
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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.
Crystal Norris
Jul 3, 20172 min read
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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.
Crystal Norris
Jun 9, 20173 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
Jun 5, 20172 min read
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Homemade Muesli Recipe
Souvenirs are great, but taking home a recipe from a place you've traveled to makes your memories abroad last forever.
Crystal Norris
May 16, 20172 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
May 13, 20173 min read
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Weekend in Copenhagen
Its 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 Norris
May 11, 20175 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
May 3, 20171 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
May 2, 20173 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
Apr 7, 20174 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
Feb 23, 20171 min read
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One day Atlanta Guide
Atlanta 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 Norris
Feb 8, 20173 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
Dec 7, 20162 min read
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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...
Crystal Norris
Nov 9, 20162 min read
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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
Crystal Norris
Nov 1, 20162 min read
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