Buckle up, it’s time for some “crappy” content… because Yukiro and I visited a poop-themed museum / interactive art space in Tokyo! Only in Japan could there be something as kawaii and weird as the Unko Museum. Read on for our hilarious trip to the Tokyo Unko Museum, as well as another immersive art experience — […] The post Tokyo Unko poop museum & teamLab Planets! Weird immersive Japanese art museums, strangest Jpop attractions. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more

Surprise: I was in Malta last year! I made a quick trip to the Mediterranean island nation during my Europe travels in 2024 — and it turned out to be one of my favorite new destinations. Malta is situated south of Sicily / Italy and north of Africa, and has been inhabited since the Stone […] The post Goth Malta travel & food guide! Hypogeum & Hagar Qim ancient megalithic temples, Valletta Barrakka art & gardens. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more

Welcome to the dark underworld of Gothic & Fetish bar IDEA in Kobe, Japan! Strap yourself in for an evening of drinks and entertainment with Mistress Midori and her corset-bound staff. In this post, I’ll take you inside another favorite hangout for Japanese Satanists: Gothic and Fetish Bar Idea in Kobe (here’s my video about […] The post Kobe Satanic Gothic bar Idea, Japanese Satanism, Rocky Horror. Tokyo Goth shops, jirai kei & acubi fashion. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more

Can’t believe it is already the end of 2024! Let’s round things off with stories from my Dublin, Ireland trip earlier this year.  I’ll show you Irish Gothic architecture, and how I got these unobstructed shots and video inside The Long Room Library of Trinity College… And we’ll recap a few of my other travels and […] The post Dublin, Ireland Goth travels: Visiting Trinity College Long Room Library without crowds, Irish Gothic art & fashion. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more

(Goth travel journalist / content creator La Carmina in Shinjuku, Tokyo.) 2025 is shaping up to be one of my wildest years yet… I’ll definitely be in Japan, so please stay tuned for announcements! And I have more dream projects in the works (can’t reveal them yet, but these are going to rock your socks). […] The post Kyoto pentagram temple, Seimei Shrine! Japanese occult destinations, pentacle Onmyodo diviner Abe no Seimei. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more

Can’t believe it is this time of year again… This is Halloween, this is Halloween! Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it to Japan for 2024 spooky season… But I have tons to share from last year’s All Hallow’s Eve, including a look at parties you can attend this weekend. (On Saturday, Oct 26, Mistress […] The post Tokyo Goth Halloween parties, events, clubs! Gothic Midnight Mess, drag queen shows, LGBTQ nightclubs. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more

Gotta catch ’em all… I didn’t nab Pikachu, but finally made it to my 7th World Wonder: Machu Picchu! Read on for details of my journey — including serving Y2K looks at the circuit board citadel of the Inca. I went to Peru for the first time with my friend Albert Ting of The Click Ting […] The post Machu Picchu & hip Cuzco travel guide! Action Treks Peru luxury day tour, cute alpacas, Incan ruins Sacsayhuamán. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more

Boo! Ready for more spooky Tokyo, Japan stories? Yukiro and I are delighted to fright you all year round! My Koenji yokai parade video went viral on @LaCarmina Instagram, and many of you asked for details like — when and where the Tokyo yokai parade takes place next, for Halloween 2024. Read on for the […] The post Koenji Tokyo Yokai Parade: Japanese spirits folk masks festival! Rick Owens rave, Akabane Reien haunted ghost pub. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more

Yes, sometimes I’m a Beach Goth! (Always slathered in SPF, of course). I spent some days in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico — which is the chiller area (partiers and tourists tend to stick to Cabo San Lucas). Read on for the most photogenic, quiet beaches and beach clubs in SJD… … as well as […] The post San Jose del Cabo: Beach Goth clubs & skull mezcal bars vacation! Depop Gothic Lolita Harajuku Jrock clothing sale. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more

The blue-haired Ice Queen is back in Iceland… and this time, she’s taking a dip in the new Sky Lagoon!  If you’re looking for the most Instagram-worthy photos spots in Iceland, then the queen has got you covered. Read on for our Sky Lagoon spa experience, and watch the video of my visit here on […] The post Sky Lagoon review & Instagrammable Iceland photography locations! Reykjavik Gothic street art, Hallgrimskirkja. first appeared on La Carmina Blog - Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures ..read more