Hi, I'm Linda! Solo Female Travel, Life & Work in Asia

I’m Linda — a German-American living in South Korea.

Through honest guides and firsthand experience, I help women travel Asia confidently, teach English abroad, and build a life overseas.

I moved to Asia in 2012, lived in China, and have called South Korea home since 2015. Along the way, I taught English, traveled to 30+ countries, and built a life abroad — often solo.

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  • nationality

    Nationality

    Germany & USA

  • languages

    Languages

    German, English, French, Spanish, Mandarin & Korean

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    Current Location

    Cheongju, South Korea

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Why travel felt natural to me

I grew up in Germany with a German mother and an American father. Growing up in Europe meant that travel was part of everyday life from a young age — visiting neighboring countries, crossing borders easily, and regularly traveling overseas to see family.

Because of that, faraway places never felt unreachable or intimidating. Curiosity came naturally, and so did learning languages. In school, I started with French and Spanish, not realizing yet how much language and culture would shape my life later on.

If you’ve ever felt that pull toward the wider world — even before you knew exactly where you wanted to go — that feeling might sound familiar.

Why Asia — and how everything changed

That curiosity eventually pointed me east.

I started studying Mandarin Chinese and, in 2012, moved to Guangzhou, China, to pursue a six-month internship at a German online marketing company. It was my first time living in Asia — navigating daily life in a completely different language, culture, and rhythm.

I loved it far more than I expected.

So much so that after finishing my Bachelor’s degree in Management in California, I decided to return to China and stay longer. What started as a temporary move quickly became something more permanent — and more personal.

That first move taught me what so many people feel but rarely say out loud: the hardest part is starting. Once you do, everything changes.

That decision to “go East” shaped everything that came next — how I travel, how I work, and how I write about life abroad today. It’s also why I understand how overwhelming, exciting, and life-altering that first leap can feel, especially when you’re doing it on your own.

And if you’re standing at the edge of a similar decision — whether it’s your first solo trip, your first move abroad, or just the idea that there might be more out there for you — you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

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When love became part of the journey

Even though I had already met Jeongsu, I chose to follow my original plan and return to China to live there for a year. At the time, I didn’t know exactly where life would take me — only that I wanted to keep moving forward, even if it meant doing so on my own.

Long-distance followed. Then decisions. Then, eventually, a bigger leap than I ever expected.

In the end, I moved to South Korea — not just for love, but for a life that felt right. One that combined curiosity, commitment, and the kind of growth that only happens when you step far outside your comfort zone.

If you’ve ever had to choose between the life you imagined and the person you love — or wondered whether it’s possible to have both — you’re not alone.

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Starting a life together in South Korea

That move marked the beginning of a completely new chapter: building a relationship across cultures, learning how to belong in a country that wasn’t my own, and figuring out what “home” really means when you create it yourself.

And it’s also why this blog isn’t just about places — it’s about the lives we build along the way.

TEACHING ENGLISH IN CHINA AND SOUTH KOREA

Teaching English overseas has enabled me to experience life in different countries and fund my passion for travel. I taught English in China for a year and also during my first year in South Korea. You can read about my teaching experience abroad here:

 

 

I started blogging when I lived in China (Linda Living in China) and love to share what it's like to live in Asia, embrace Asian culture and be in an intercultural relationship! I also made this blog because I know all the discouraging words women hear about traveling alone. My solo travel tips and itineraries are meant to tell you that you can travel solo wherever you want, and it will be one of the best decisions you've ever made. Find some inspiration here:

 

 

I'm so thrilled to discuss all of these issues with you - the exciting, scary, confusing, and beautiful parts of solo travel. And I can't wait to hear what adventures you get up to next.

My favorite destinations

I've traveled to around 30 different countries - a lot of them pre-blogging and pre-Instagram, but you can read about important travel tips, hidden gems, the best eats and drinks, and the most Instagram-worthy things to see and do in the following places:

South Korea

CHINA

SOUTHEAST ASIA

EUROPE