The Journal

Postcards from
the Creative Life

Somewhere between travel diary and a photography notebook — written from the places on the way, and the ones I stayed long enough to know.


Places I've Loved Staying In — Indonesia Edition

Places I've Loved Staying In — Indonesia Edition

This is a collection of places that felt like something more than just a bed for the night. Stays that made me pause, breathe deeper, and remember why I love to travel.

If you’re someone who values detail, beauty, local connection, and that quiet feeling of belonging — even just for a little while — this guide is for you.

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Hi there,

I’m Jessica. I shoot film and digital, write about destinations around the world and the experiences lived in them. I’ve been living between places long enough that it feels like the only way.

If something here made you feel like going somewhere — that’s the whole point.

Got a place you think I should visit or a story you’d like to read next? I’d love to hear it.

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Photographer Jessica Häyhä