I’ve been living in South Korea for a long time now. Probably too long for my general mental health. …

“There are books about magic and there are books of magic, and the price of the latter is far above rubies.” ― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Just as Susanna Clarke made the distinction in her novel Jonathan Strange & Mr. …

If you’re short on time, skip Kobe. If you’re short on cash, skip the beef. Kobe, located on Osaka bay, is Japan's seventh-largest city. And, with a population of 1.5 million, it’s not exactly a small city. This means there is a lot to do and see if you’re planning…

Making a money-drawing spell jar is quick, easy, and a great first spell jar for beginners or “baby witches.” The process is very straightforward. Find a jar, preferably one you like, that is easy to add to and remove from. (not a small-necked bottle) Cleanse the jar using incense, sage…

Imbolc, or St. Brigid’s day, is a traditional Gaelic seasonal festival celebrated on February 1st (August 1st in the southern hemisphere), marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox. …

Unless you really enjoy cold weather, and gambling… South Korea has a unique way of hyping itself up. If you’ve ever visited, you’ve probably heard locals describe something mundane as “the best” or “really famous,” more than once. And if you live here, you’ve probably heard it a lot. While…

In a perfect world, on a perfect vacation, we would have time to see and enjoy everything. …

We’ve all heard enough about ritual baths. Over the past 10-odd years, Instagram and Pinterest-worthly ritual baths have been making a splash, both literally and metaphorically. But let’s keep in mind that while water rituals, like baptism, have been around since the dawn of time, the concept of a “ritual…

With the holidays over and February just around the corner, the focus tends to shift from spending time with one’s family to fulfilling one’s own desires, especially when it comes to love and relationships. Even if you’re not a fan of Valentine’s Day and February’s Snow Moon doesn’t sound like…