If you deal with anxiety then you might feel as though traveling is something that you could never do. Just the thought of going to an unfamiliar place for an extended period of time might send you spiraling. However, you can travel, enjoy your time, and keep your anxiety to a minimum. Here are some... Continue Reading →
Palace of Peace and Harmony – The Largest Lama Temple in China
On my trip to Beijing, I was lucky enough to visit Yonghe Temple. It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Temple outside of Tibet and it is beautiful.
Spring into Osaka
Cherry blossom season is my favorite time of year. This year, my partner and I decided to go to Osaka for cherry blossom viewing. We stayed at a hostel near Higobashi Station, which turned out to be a great location. It was near everything we wanted to see. On our first night, we... Continue Reading →
A Witch Abroad: Shanghai’s Cityscape & Garden Getaway
I was bubbling over with excitement to finally be going to Shanghai. I was excited to see my partner's homeland and experience part of her country that she had never seen before. While our primary purpose was to eat as much as possible, I also wanted to see what Shanghai’s cityscape was like.... Continue Reading →
Feast in Shanghai
I had been anticipating our trip to Shanghai for several months. It would be my first visit to China and my partner’s and my first international trip together. Unfortunately, we arrived several hours after our arrival time due to China Eastern’s inability to ever leave on time. Thankfully, my partner is able to keep me... Continue Reading →
Green Witch in a Hidden City Garden
I passed by Olympic Park a few days ago and I decided to stop and take a few pictures of the rose garden. I have been there many times before, but I’ve never seen the roses when they’ve bloomed. While it is a little hot for them now, there were still many roses that were... Continue Reading →
Seeking the Sacred in Japan
I love to travel. I enjoy learning about other cultures and seeing how other humans live. This is one of the reasons why I decided to move to South Korea and why I’ve been to Japan twice. Seeing the human experience and how others interpret the divine is something I especially look forward to in... Continue Reading →
In Celebration of Buddha – Lotus Lantern Festival(연등회)
I have always enjoyed going to festivals. I love the atmosphere that they have. Everyone comes together to experience a few hours of joy and even adults forget the cares of the world and for a few moments everyone is a child again. Over the weekend my partner and I went to the Lotus Lantern... Continue Reading →
Witch in the City
I love walking in nature. For me, nothing compares to communing with nature and recharging my mind and body with the earth. Now that spring is here I am constantly outside walking around and communing with spirit. However, living in the city can limit my interaction with nature because I am surrounded by tall buildings and... Continue Reading →
Canopy of Blossoms
Cherry blossom season is my absolute favorite season. I am in love with the canopy of light pink blossoms that delicately hang overhead. It's such a brief season, but maybe that's why I, along with millions of others, appreciate it that much more. I journeyed to a small town at the bottom of Korea named... Continue Reading →