Hi, I’m Jessica.
Welcome to my little corner — where travel, culture and the curious come to life. My Bibimbap Life serves as a digital journal, woven from personal stories of (mostly) solo adventures across the globe.
As an ESL teacher in South Korea who fell in love with the unknown, I’ve spent most of my adult life exploring and adapting to new experiences and destinations. To me, there’s nothing more thrilling than discovering something new or learning about this incredible world we live in.
My aim is simple yet profound: to share my unique journey as I navigate this wild world as a proud queer woman who never wants to stop learning.
Join me as I step off the beaten path, seeking not just destinations but connection — with new landscapes, diverse traditions and the universal pursuit of well-being.
Enjoy your stay and stay wild!
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”
— Confucius
What I’m Loving Lately
A curated list of my recent favorites
Monaco
A whirlwind romance with the French Riviera's playground
Cardiff
Where Celtic history meets vibrant city life by the sea
Plitviče Lakes
Whispers of water & emerald trails at Plitviče Lakes National Park
Roseau
Nature island of the Caribbean
Fernweh
German origin: [noun] /ˈfɛrnweː/
A wistful ache for faraway places, describing a tender, bittersweet longing for new horizons and the thrill of travel, the romantic opposite of heimweh (homesickness)
Ready for an adventure you'll fall in love with? Try Chile.
From the otherworldly salt flats of the Atacama to colorful markets in Santiago, windswept peaks and glaciers of Patagonia and the mystical wooden churches and stilt houses of Chiloé, Chile invites you on a soulful journey through contrasts that will steal your heart.
Discover Your Next Adventure
Got Japan on your mind?
Discover the best of Japan with carefully crafted guides to handpicked destinations where delicious food, authentic experiences and stunning landscapes are the norm.
Antigua & Barbuda
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Chiloé Island, Chile
Colca Canyon, Peru
Gold Coast, Australia
Because There’s More to Life Than Travel
Travel stretches the edges of curiosity, collecting small surprises, unfamiliar flavors and quiet moments that subtly reshape perception. Every tucked-away alley or unplanned conversation becomes a small gift — a nudge that widens perspective, adds a new color to the mental map and serves as a reminder of how vast the world can be when attention is given.
Coming home, the familiar calm and safety settle around me and those bright fragments of journey feel even more precious against the ordinary. Travel teaches me to fold curiosity, patience and a little wonder into everyday routines, so that simple mornings and small tasks keep carrying the glow of new places long after the suitcase is put away.
Journal
All the delicious moments between travels — life, love, friendships & the ways we grow
Wellness
Because I’m secretly hoping to collect a lifetime of tomorrows
Thanks for stopping by.
Nearly a decade ago, I became an ESL teacher in South Korea and eventually returned home to study Interior Design. These days, I spend my time practicing down dog with my Frenchie, Apollo, and daydreaming about my next adventure. Oh, and I’m fascinated with all things wellness, food and culture.
Give me a follow.
@mybibimbaplife