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.·11 min read·Apr 26, 2023--2--2
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…·12 min read·Feb 12, 2023--7--7
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…·9 min read·Feb 26, 2023--1--1
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.·5 min read·Mar 1, 2023--2--2
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.”·3 min read·Feb 28, 2023--8--8
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)…·4 min read·Jan 31, 2023--1--1
Alethea ChoinThe Grumpy TouristSKIP: Pyeongchang Trout FestivalUnless you really enjoy cold weather, and gambling…·7 min read·Jan 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…·4 min read·Jan 18, 2023--3--3
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…·7 min read·Feb 17, 2022--1--1
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…·5 min read·Jan 15, 2022--1--1