Finding Kendra

The one where I pack as minimally as possible for a spontaneous Thailand trip but still somehow bring too much stuff.

The one where I take you around the Cal Poly SLO campus and downtown area so you can find all the local hidden gems in my favorite city!

Spring is coming. I feel myself starting to maybe almost begin to sort of thaw out and now I’m anxiously awaiting the beginning of hiking...

The one where I get excited all over again about living in Japan and give you a few things to do to make time go faster until your move!

The one where I describe spring and summer in Japan--what to do, how to survive, and the pros and cons of visiting during them.

The one in which I tell you what I did right when I packed for a year in Japan,what I did wrong, and what I would do now that I know better.

The one in which I talk about what it's like to drive in Japan, the rules of the road, the mistakes I've made, and why I love it so much!

The one in which I make my case for why you should smile at random strangers during your day, even if you're in a bad mood.

The one in which I go to Tokyo for the very first time, figure things out-ish, share tips to save you from my mistakes, and eat really well!

The one in which I talk about how it feels to leave my wonderful family behind and strategies to get over the inevitable homesickness.

The one in which I go to L.A. by myself for the first time, only get a little lost, and tell you how I applied for my Japanese visa!

The one in which I describe the process of applying for an International Driving Permit so I can zip around Japan in style!