2024-04-15 19:46
Looking for Goth and offbeat art / culture activities in Tokyo? This gang-gang has got you covered… My friends and I love hitting up Japanese art exhibitions with themes such as tatto… Read More
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2024-03-20 21:26
The Collapse has reached Tokyo… in the form of an apocalyptic cyberpunk bar! Theme restaurants and bars continue to thrive in Japan. On my last trip, my friends and I investigated the… Read More
2024-03-01 01:57
After an extremely hectic (but extremely fun) Halloween in Tokyo, Yukiro and I needed to rest and reset. So we went on a royal getaway to Hakone, the famous Japanese onsen (hot springs) reso… Read More
2024-01-24 23:47
I think you can tell that had a hell of a time in Osaka, Japan! Around Halloween, I explored the most Satanic haunts in the city — including this demonic Namba shrine, Senko-ji Buddhis… Read More
2024-01-04 23:09
Happy 2024! Let’s make this year the most amazing one yet. I have a lot more Japan content coming your way, but let’s start things off with a Canadian winter / holiday season rec… Read More
2023-12-06 23:44
We met Kuromi! Welcome to the best day ever at Sanrio Puroland, Tokyo’s Hello Kitty theme park. Read on for our fever dream-like visit to Puroland, along with other adorable pop cultur… Read More
2023-12-02 03:15
We’re back to blogging, babes! So much to share from my month and a half in Japan — from celebrating Halloween with friends, to covering Goth / alt subcultures in Tokyo, Osaka, K… Read More
2023-09-29 00:17
Domo arigato, Mrs Roboto! I had a grand time this summer in Vancouver, as I do my best to avoid travel in the high season (too expensive and Collapse-prone these days). Instead, I stayed hom… Read More
2023-09-19 03:49
It’s going to be the best Halloween ever… because Japan National Tourism Board is sending me back to 日本 for a month and a half! From October to November, I’l… Read More
2023-09-01 21:34
“Live life in full bloom” — yasss to this motto! During my time in Las Vegas, I got inspired by the fabulous art exhibits and restaurants at Park MGM hotels, which I’… Read More
2023-08-25 04:49
Girls getaway time! Bindi and I wanted a relaxing overnight vacation, so we flew on Gulf Island Seaplanes to Gabriola Island, British Columbia. Gabriola is a quiet isle in BC’s Strait… Read More
2022-10-03 20:23
It’s time to dance… because as of October 11, Japan will fully open to tourism! That means travelers will be able to visit Japan without a required visa, tests (if they’re… Read More
2022-08-27 01:30
In the dog days of The Collapse, I have some unusually happy news… I’m going to be in Japan for a month, on a business visa! I was invited on a journalism project with the… Read More
2022-07-25 20:46
A devilish announcement: I have a new book coming out… about SATANISM! It’ll be published October 25 by Ulysses Press / Simon & Schuster! Late last year, I received a b… Read More
2022-07-10 23:06
I’ll admit it feels good to be back in my element this summer: traveling, seeing friends, and experiencing creative food and art wherever I go. I got to do all of the above during my c… Read More
2022-06-30 00:34
“Those grains of sand and waves are all waiting to take away what no longer serves you…” In late May, I took some time off-line to fully appreciate Puerto Rico with one of… Read More
2022-06-19 03:02
It’s been a while since I’ve dressed up for an event! (Above is what I wore for my cousin’s wedding — haven’t been to a gathering like this in years now.) I&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-05-17 23:45
We live in apocalyptic times… and I’m dressed to meet The Collapse head on! Let me show you more of Seville, Spain’s historic sites –wearing Dorawyn, a conceptual, e… Read More
2022-04-15 22:02
I think you can tell…. I had a hell of a time hanging out around Miami Beach! In addition to relaxing on the famous shores, travelers flock to the South Beach district for its glamoro… Read More
2022-03-29 08:22
Meet my tall new Floridian friend… You could say we made a Miami Connection! To put it lightly, travel is confusing these days. Rules are in constant flux, and prices / busy periods a… Read More
2022-02-07 21:48
Party on, Kaws! Very glad I took a leap and went to NYC last summer. Travel is increasingly difficult to plan these days… I spent my time in New York outdoors and at museums (I’… Read More
2022-01-12 22:48
Hello, 2022! I’ve been taking some time offline (I’m currently busy with a major project, which I’ll announce soon). But I promised you more fashion and travel stories… Read More
2021-12-20 00:45
Here we go again, into a rough winter… I’m all-the-more thankful that I was able to experience Seville, Spain in November before things started to shut down again. Located in An… Read More
2021-11-30 00:09
It wasn’t until my third trip to Spain that I discovered… I’m mad about Madrid! Many travellers overlook the Spanish capital in favor of cities like Barcelona and Granada… Read More
2021-11-04 18:56
This purple devil is about to board a flight… to Spain! Excited to share that I’m off to Valencia on a food / travel press trip — it’ll be my first time outsid… Read More
2021-10-14 23:50
Dot, dot, dot! I love the zany Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. During my NY trip, I got to see her giant pumpkins, and be part of her flower power obliteration room. She currently… Read More
2021-10-05 00:01
In this era of travel restrictions, I’m grateful whenever I have the chance to enjoy “pockets of devilish fun.” This summer, I took a 35 minute drive north from Salem, MA … Read More
2021-09-16 22:20
If I had three wishes… One would be to have ongoing travel adventures with friends. This wish came true recently in New York: I got to hang out, eat well and shoot this Gothic look in… Read More
2021-08-31 00:07
I’ve been blogging about subcultures since 2007, and it’s fascinating to see how fashion / youth culture / aesthetic trends shift with the times. In 2021, it’s no surprise… Read More
2021-08-17 01:59
O-hisashiburi, Baphomet-sama. It’s nice to be back on your lap. In Part 2 of my Salem, Massachusetts stories, we’ll take an insider peek at The Satanic Temple’s headquarter… Read More
2021-08-10 01:25
The Pet Shop Boys knew what they were talking about when they sang: “New York City boy… You’ll never have a bored day!” I’ve spent so much time in NYC ove… Read More
2021-07-29 22:20
As summer 2021 heats up, I have a fiery announcement… I have a web television show coming out August 1, on The Satanic Temple TV! “Satanic Show + Tell” was created b… Read More
2021-07-19 22:44
Still can’t believe I was in tropical Honolulu, Hawaii… after the mess of 2020, this trip feels like a dream. Every morning, I said “aloha” to this ocean view from m… Read More
2021-07-11 22:08
Life has been more colorful lately in Vancouver, BC. I’ve been emerging from my lockdown dungeon, and safely reuniting with close friends (while still wearing my mask). Let’s do… Read More
2021-07-02 23:11
If the tropical leaves and ukulele didn’t give it away… surprise, I’ve been hanging out in Honolulu, Hawaii! After over a year at home in Canada, I jumped on the chan… Read More
2021-06-24 21:48
Hail, San Diego! Since California is currently one of the safest US states (in terms of case count), I went west after Salem to hang with the animals. I didn’t have time to visit the f… Read More
2021-06-17 06:17
Surprise… I’m back on the road! After over a year at home, it feels good to be safely traveling again. Travel looks very different these days… but as you’ll see in… Read More
2021-05-17 18:53
I’ve been kickin’ it with The Satanic Temple lately, and have some devilish news. On May 28, I’m hosting the Satanic Planet virtual album release party at The Satanic Estat… Read More
2021-05-05 03:41
It feels like I’m in a dream… which may be the case, as I’m a longer sleeper than most! Did you know I can spend almost half the day asleep, with intense lucid dreams?&nbs&hell…Read More
2021-04-19 23:29
Friend of Satan, we have devilish news… La Carmina and Dr. John Skutlin are doing a LIVE “Satanic Show + Tell” event at The Satanic Temple Virtual Headquarters (TSTVHQ) on… Read More
2021-04-14 00:18
Hail Persephone, goddess of spring — and queen of the underworld! It’s cherry blossom season again, and Vancouver is currently permitting a 10-person bubble to safely gather outd… Read More
2021-03-21 04:45
Middle-parted hair and face-framing highlights… Here we are back to the future. (Although I never did the side part hairstyle or skinny jeans; I stayed in the 1990s and remain… Read More
2021-03-05 00:51
Oh Palm Springs… You turned out to be one of my final and happiest trips in the before-times! I’ve been saving these Joshua Tree photos from January 2020, as they remind me of h… Read More
2021-01-27 01:37
2021 has arrived… and I’m dressed to face whatever might come! I’m determined to make this a glamorous and creative year — even if we must remain in lock-down mode f… Read More
2020-12-18 07:56
Io Saturnalia! Happy Sol Invictus! I’m well aware that these aren’t the happiest times, with rising worldwide numbers and strict lockdowns. Still, we can do our best to channel t… Read More
2020-11-24 02:15
I hope you were naughty this year… because Krampus is coming! As we head into the holiday season, I thought I’d put together some Gothic gift guide ideas for you. If you’r… Read More
2020-11-11 21:46
“Masks are required…” As they should be, whether you’re at the airport or not! Oh, how it felt exhilarating to board an airplane for the first time since late Februa… Read More
2020-11-02 04:47
Balloons out, as it’s getting closer… to the date of my 2020 TED talk! You’re invited to watch my TEDx speech, which will be livestreamed (due to COVID, there won’t… Read More
2020-10-16 06:14
Last Halloween, someone had a date with the Devil… in Salem, Massachusetts! All hail the Satanic Temple, who have a headquarters and art gallery in Salem — the New England town… Read More
2020-09-30 22:47
If the Great Pumpkin is our overlord… Then take me to church! Yes, this pumpkins house is real, and it’s spectacular. It’s located near Vancouver — at Maan Farms in… Read More
2020-09-15 22:31
2020 started out well, with a jaunt in Palm Springs. How quickly things can change! Right now, I’m dealing with smoky skies due to the west coast wildfires, in addition to a certain vi… Read More
2020-09-02 23:20
Feeling so nostalgic for Japan… I miss the era when we could party all night, and share absinthe freely! At this rate, I’m not sure when I can safely return. Thankfully, I have… Read More
2020-08-16 23:12
2020 has been topsy-turvy, to say the least… But on my birthday (Aug 17), I’m pleased to share some happy news. I’m honored to have been selected to give a TEDx talk in Va… Read More
2020-08-05 22:42
I can’t gallivant around the world to my heart’s content these days… But I can happily partake in local travels. I’m currently in Vancouver, which is gorgeous in the… Read More
2020-07-24 23:19
The economy may be crashing in 2020… But at least I’ve got these sweet money pieces in my hair! (Read on for my makeover, followed by a comprehensive Mexico City Goth shopp… Read More
2020-07-10 00:48
It was supposed to be the Summer of Carmina… Instead, we got the Summer of Covid. But as you will see — I’m making the most of being at home, and creatively styling Goth o… Read More
2020-06-24 18:52
Pinch me… I’m traveling somewhere fun in a few days! This will be my first trip since Portland in late February… and 100% in accordance with the B.C. government’s t… Read More
2020-06-10 01:03
Well, here we are at June 2020. What a year of change and reckoning… Over the past week, you may have seen my thoughts and resources on #blacklivesmatter on social media (@lacarmina)… Read More
2020-05-25 21:37
Stay-at-home style, Satanic edition… Hail Goth loungewear! What’s a Goth to wear these days, if there’s no travel or Gothic events? Let me show you my favorite Goth lounge… Read More
2020-05-07 22:36
Remember when we could go out freely, and visit art museums with friends? Those were the days… I’ll never take this simple joy for granted again! I’m glad to hear you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-04-23 02:18
Hi. How are you doing in these bizarre pandemic times? It’s hard to fathom that most of us have been in lockdown for over a month now. I’m in “pajamas mode” almost al… Read More
A Travel Blogger’s Reflections On Covid-19. Coronavirus & The Future Of Traveling, Blogging, Jobs.
2020-04-02 01:02
There’s a new Goth Sheriff in town… And she’s making you stay home! Doesn’t it feel like we’re living in a Bizarro universe? The world has flipped over within… Read More
2020-03-11 23:58
Blink, and you may have missed that I spent a few days in Portland, Oregon! On this short but sweet trip, I got to catch up with my pirate comrades and hang out in the stylish new Jupiter Ho… Read More
2020-03-06 21:38
If you think NY Fashion Week is all about frivolity… then you’ve never been to a breast cancer fashion show. In February 2020, I had one of the most meaningful weekends of… Read More
2020-02-29 00:21
Welcome back to La Carmina’s Big Adventure! (Do you recognize these Cabazon Dinosaurs from the Pee Wee Herman movie?) After a few relaxing days in Palm Springs (see first post), photog… Read More
2020-02-15 03:15
Winter, what’s that? At the start of 2020, I made an escape to sunny Palm Springs. What a relief to have a break from the dark and story weather. I was keen to kick back and indulge, s… Read More
2020-01-28 00:16
Call me Queen of the Damned. If you dare rouse me from my sarcophagus, I’ll unleash the curse of the mummy! I think you can tell I had fun with Yukiro in Egypt, on our journey with Tra… Read More
2020-01-12 23:29
It’s hard to feel “grave” in this Mexican graveyard… Even my skull shirt is smiling! Let’s welcome 2020 with more Day of the Dead stories from Mexico. Last Nov… Read More
2019-12-30 00:16
Can’t believe it is already time to say farewell to 2019! I didn’t get to try space travel or meet aliens this year… but still, a lot of good things have come about (My ha… Read More
2019-12-20 22:10
When I mentioned I had a cameo on The Purge television series, everyone assumed I’d be one of the baddies. I think you pictured me donning a mask, and slashing victims with homemade we… Read More
2019-12-13 23:26
When I was in Salem MA, a child came up to me and yelled “Witchhh! Witchhh!” I took it as a compliment that she put me on trial (wearing Moi-meme-Moitie achieved the desired effe… Read More
2019-12-05 01:06
Hooray for Day of the Dead in Mexico City! I couldn’t resist striking a disco pose in front of this massive neon skull that appears to be chomping down on me. (This rainbow displ… Read More
2019-11-22 22:03
“Spooky scary skeletons,Send shivers down your spine!” That’s how the Tik Tok-trending song goes… but my experience with Day of the Dead in Mexico was quite the oppo… Read More
2019-11-13 21:46
Banff, Alberta! This destination is real, and it’s spectacular. Located in the Rocky Mountains, this adorable Canadian town is about a 1.5 hour drive from Calgary. Like many travelers… Read More
2019-10-29 17:11
Dead inside… and on the outside as well! I’m so, so ready to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico with Borderline Projects and Morbid Anatomy. (See details of my Halloween trip i… Read More
2019-10-24 09:15
Gourd heavens… your Pumpkin Queen is back! Halloween season lasts only a short time, and I’m keen to celebrate it to the fullest. In October, Vancouver unveils several Goth-frie… Read More
2019-10-18 02:33
Once upon a midnight dreary… I was in Boston, getting spooky… with Edgar Allan Poe! After my Purge television show appearance, I spent a few days in New England. Boston&r&hell…Read More
2019-10-03 01:08
When leaves hit the ground, the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest… and I am in my element. Happy October, everyone. I’ve missed the fall so much! I ha… Read More
2019-09-20 18:54
Kiss Me… if you want to get Purged! Can you tell I’m already in a Halloween mood? I’m relieved that scary season is back — I always feel most “me” at thi… Read More
2019-09-10 01:30
She’s back… I’m delighted to present a travel story by Yukiro Dravarious, aka Tokyo drag superstar Die Schwarze Frau! Did you know Japan has a fox village, and an island o… Read More
2019-08-21 05:59
Before I take you inside the Tokyo teamLab museum — I wanted to thank you for the birthday wishes on my Facebook and Instagram! I took these quick outfit photos on August 17, before ce… Read More
2019-08-02 23:01
If you’re an alternative or artistic type, then Montreal is a destination you’ll adore! Particularly in the summer months, the city has a full calendar of edgy events. I was exci… Read More
2019-07-25 22:14
Ouais, ouais… I had a delicious time in Quebec City! Ready for a guide to the best restaurants and art in the French-Canadian capital? I haven’t been to Canada’s Francopho… Read More
2019-07-17 00:24
Goths adore ghosts… and Miffy the cute bunny… so why not bring the two together? The twain have in fact now met: Miffy has a spook-tacular fashion collaboration with Ghostly!&n&hell…Read More
2019-07-09 19:06
Death becomes her… so don’t you dare wake us from our slumber! Why are Yukiro and I hanging out a coffin? Because Bangkok’s theme restaurants are strange and delightful. W… Read More
2019-06-26 21:43
Hail Horus, falcon-headed son of Osiris and Isis! My head still spins when I recall all the epic activities we did in Egypt, thanks to Travel Talk Tours. Today, we’ll explore the templ… Read More
2019-06-22 04:29
Did you know… Japan has an island populated by giant polka-dot pumpkins? If you’re a contemporary art-lover, then you might have guessed that I’m hinting at the magi… Read More
2019-06-13 21:36
I heart Egypt! No Photoshop here… I still can’t believe that I got to see ancient marvels like these all throughout the country. My 12-day journey with Travel Talk Tours include… Read More
2019-06-06 22:46
Don’t be Cross with me… or you might get a stake through the heart! It’s been a busy few months, and I’ve fallen behind on recapping my Asia travels. As I pray for y… Read More
2019-05-29 23:46
“All the old paintings on the tombs They do the sand dance don’t you know If they move too quick (oh whey oh) They’re falling down like a domino…” Walking like… Read More
2019-05-20 22:36
Sending out a siren call to you… from the enticing Grotto Spa on Vancouver Island! This year has been a crazy one so far, with an enormous trip to Beirut, Paris and Egypt, and a freel… Read More
2019-05-08 21:13
Every superhero needs an evil villain… good thing I can always rely on Yukiro to bring on the darkness! I can’t begin to tell you how much we loved Beirut: it lives up to its re… Read More
2019-04-24 01:04
Paris, it’s been a while! I’ve visited the “city of lights” twice before, but this was before starting this blog. At long last, I got the chance to come back and shar… Read More
2019-04-12 23:46
Meow! Hello, Sphinx-y! Did you miss me? I’m back to blogging, after an unforgettable journey in Egypt with Travel Talk Tours. Yukiro and I spent twelve days in Egypt, on a Travel Talk… Read More
2019-02-16 22:38
Sugar sugar… Have I stumbled into Candyland? Presenting one last photoshoot before I fly to Paris, Cairo, and Beirut — featuring Charli Cohen’s progressive activ… Read More
2019-02-04 21:30
Lately, I’ve been sending out Cleopatra Goth vibes… because I’m about to embark on a dream journey. The cat’s now out of the bag: I’m going to the land of anim… Read More
2019-01-24 23:57
Let’s start this Thailand temple diary in a fitting way… with an Italo Disco song! “One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oysterThe bars are temples but the pear… Read More
2019-01-14 21:53
Happy New Year! 2019 is feeling auspicious for me so far, with new opportunities and paths. Looks like I’m already set for Chinese New Year as well, in this my all-red outfit. This Vic… Read More
2018-12-26 20:39
Yikes, where did the year go? Can’t believe it is the end of 2018 already! I’ve recently been swallowed up by work, so my apologies for the lack of blog updates – but we ha… Read More
2018-11-29 00:10
Uhh you may have recently seen La Carmina on German TV, with a giant peen… Ach du lieber! Finally, we can reveal details of the crazy Japanese travel TV show we shot in September. As… Read More
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