June 30, 2016

Pack & Plan: California

The post with everything you need to know about how to pack light with only one small bag for one month in California.

After last year's long journey through seven states, this summer I am sticking to just one: California (plus one bonus layover day in Chicago, Illinois, but that doesn't really count). It will be my shortest summer yet back in the USA at only four weeks, and I am hoping for long sunny days at the pool!

pack and plan california

Pack & Plan: California


Entire month of July
Transport: plane, car
Lodging: family homes
Trip type: solo, with family, with friends


The Pack*


(*Disclaimer: I have a lot of clothes waiting for me in the USA, so I do not have to pack very much for this month!)

Bag: large purse (40cm x 40cm x 20cm)
Tops: 3 t-shirts, 2 tank tops
Bottoms: 2 pairs of yoga capris
Outerwear: 1 track jacket
Other: 1 bathing suit
Shoes: 1 pair of flip-flops, 1 pair of running shoes
Personal items for 3 days


The Plan


Renew driver's license
Get reading glasses
Fourth of July celebrations
Family time
Sort through storage stuff
Farm time in NorCal
Volleyball camp
Workout for next season
Pool days

Bonus: San Francisco and Chicago each for a day!



When was the last time you were able to visit with your family? 
Does your family live in a sunny destination like California?