Jolene goes to Portland - 2022
Though my last trip to Portland was almost 4 years ago, my love affair with the Pacific Northwest has never ceased. I am simply...
Jolene goes to Lavender Market Nights
Right after galavanting among the apple orchards at Stone Soup Farm, we headed down the mountain from Oak Glen and made our way to a...
Jolene goes to Peltzer Farms Pumpkin Patch
Summer has officially faded away, making room for crisp air, spiced cider, and pumpkins. The air has a slight aroma of cinnamon, and...
Jolene Goes to Las Vegas 2021 - part 2
if you haven't already, check out part 1 of my Vegas trip! Saturday, August 21 After a late concert night, we peeled ourselves out of bed...
Jolene goes to Las Vegas 2021 - part 1
Not too long ago, I was invited to dinner with my friends Jenay and Vadym in their home. The topic of my upcoming Vegas trip to see the...
Jolene Goes Strawberry Picking
Since our youth, we are conditioned to look forward to summertime - casting off the burden of school, enjoying longer days and staying...
Jolene goes on a San Diego girls trip
If you've read about my visit to the Flower Fields, then you've had a glimpse into the first part of our girls' weekend to celebrate...
Jolene goes to the Flower Fields - 2021
Springtime is celebrated for its new beginnings, emergence from cold winters, and more famously, gorgeous blooms. Here in Southern...
Jolene goes on an autumn staycation
Crisp air, color-changing leaves, sprawling apple orchards, pumpkin patches and cozy sweaters do not usually scream “California,” but my...
Jolene goes to Solvang
After my last staycation, I realized that I had found a way to curb my travel cravings and alleviate my cabin fever, at least a little...