

Jolene goes to Griffith Observatory: A Mental Health Day
Famously depicted in Hollywood favorites such as Rebel Without a Cause and La La Land, the Griffith Observatory is an iconic Los Angeles...


Photo Diary: Jolene goes to Downtown LA
“The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land.” – G.K....


Jolene goes to Costa Rica: Brasilito, Conchal, and Tamarindo
After our very adventurous time in the cloud forest, it was time for us to make a trek to the Pacific Coast. Even though I am a...


Jolene goes to Costa Rica: Monteverde
Over the past few years, I've created a secret mental list of destinations in my head, based on my preferences, interests, and what I've...


Jolene Stays in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Monteverde, Costa Rica is a high-altitude region known for its luscious cloud forest, adventurous activities, and plentiful wildlife....


Jolene goes to Disney's Hollywood Studios
Perhaps I've been clinging onto the last bit of pixie dust in my Disney trip, but I am unreasonably late in this write-up on the last...


Jolene goes to the LA Zoo Lights
While I do not celebrate Christmas, I still find myself engaging in seasonal, ~festive activities such as this one. Last year, a good...


Jolene Eats at Epcot
If you read my Epcot blog, you know I was pleasantly overwhelmed with everything Epcot has to offer, from its futuristic rides and...


Jolene goes to Tanaka Farms
Since delving into the world of blogging (and also owning a small business), I've acquired very faint social media sensibilities; I am...


Jolene goes to Epcot
We visited Epcot on the fourth day of our Disney World trip, after one day in Animal Kingdom, then two days in Magic Kingdom. Our...