PinnedAlethea ChoTo the fire that took away everything that I love: Fuck you.While my husband and I were on vacation a wildfire took our home, our business, and our four cats.Apr 26, 20232Apr 26, 20232
PinnedAlethea ChoinThe Grumpy TouristThe 10 Weirdest Foods (I tried) in South KoreaI’ve been living in South Korea for a long time now and can say with confidence that I have eaten almost all of the strangest foods…Feb 12, 20237Feb 12, 20237
PinnedAlethea ChoinSweetWitchAll About Grimoires, Book of Shadows & Other Magical Texts“There are books about magic and there are books of magic, and the price of the latter is far above rubies.” ― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan…Feb 26, 20231Feb 26, 20231
Alethea ChoinThe Grumpy TouristIs it worth it? Kobe and the beef.If you’re short on time, skip Kobe. If you’re short on cash, skip the beef.Mar 1, 20232Mar 1, 20232
Alethea ChoinSweetWitchHow to make a sun-soaked money-drawing spell jar.Making a money-drawing spell jar is quick, easy, and a great first spell jar for beginners or “baby witches.”Feb 28, 20238Feb 28, 20238
Alethea ChoinSweetWitchCelebrating Imbolc and invoking Brigid’s blessingImbolc, or St. Brigid’s day, is a traditional Gaelic seasonal festival celebrated on February 1st (August 1st in the southern hemisphere)…Jan 31, 20231Jan 31, 20231
Alethea ChoinThe Grumpy TouristSKIP: Pyeongchang Trout FestivalUnless you really enjoy cold weather, and gambling…Jan 23, 2023Jan 23, 2023
Alethea ChoinThe Grumpy TouristThumbs down for Osaka CastleIn a perfect world, on a perfect vacation, we would have time to see and enjoy everything. But let’s be honest: Sadly, most of us have to…Jan 18, 20233Jan 18, 20233
Alethea ChoinSweetWitchA Guide to Ritual Showers for Improved HealthWe’ve all heard enough about ritual baths. Over the past 10-odd years, Instagram and Pinterest-worthly ritual baths have been making a…Feb 17, 20221Feb 17, 20221
Alethea ChoinSweetWitchHow to Cast (Successful) Love SpellsWith the holidays over and February just around the corner, focus tends to shift from spending time with one’s family to fulfilling one’s…Jan 15, 20221Jan 15, 20221