By Trang Vu With my son in Death Valley! (c) Trang Vu One of the things I was looking forward to the most when my husband and I decided to move to California experiencing America's beautiful wilderness by living the van life! We used to car camp in Australia, put up the tent anywhere in… Continue reading Camp Camp Baby! 5 Tips for your first camping trip with a baby
Category: Life Hacks
Living on a Fault Line
Everyone knows what an earthquake is and, if you have been in California long enough – or if you used to live in another region of the world with an intense seismic activity –, you most probably know what it feels like when the ground shakes. But do you know how to prepare yourself and be ready the day "The Big One" hits Southern California?
Finding the Right Neighborhood for your Kids
If you consider buying a house in California and you have kids – or plan to have some – there are some factors to take into consideration. In this article, Marta Navales gives us a glimpse at what you should pay attention to.
Home Buying: 5 Steps for Beginners
Marta Navales, a professional real-estate agent and member of the Caltech International Spouses Club, shares some useful tips for your home hunting, if you plan to buy a house in California.
Making your own Cleaning Products
Making your own cleaning products may seem overwhelming, but it's actually pretty simple: you'll just need a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your free time. Yep, it's that easy!
Choosing a Car Insurance
So you bought a car? Great! Now you need coverage. Did you know that taking the lowest car insurance in the US doesn't cover your civil liability? Here are some explanations on the different coverage options in California.