

Jolene Goes to Ojai
"Where are you going next, Jolene?" "I have a quick weekend in Ojai planned." "Oh, cool! I've never been to Ohio." Although it's been...


Jolene Eats in Portland (Oregon): Part 1
If you read my Portland travel blog, you already know I became completely enamored with the quirky city of Portland and its Pacific...


Jolene goes to Portland (Oregon)
Note: All food and drink will be reviewed in my "Jolene Eats in Portland" blogs, Part 1 and Part 2! A number of years ago, I started my...


Jolene Goes to Stars on Ice
When I was 4 years old I watched the 1992 Olympics on TV, turned to my mom and said I wanted to do that. So, when I was 7, I started...


Jolene goes to Carmel & Monterey
Being from Southern California, I often forget the diversity and variety of landscapes that can be found across the state. In the media,...


Jolene goes to Disney California Adventure Park
If you've read my previous Disney blogs (Disneyland + Disneyland Paris), you know I am definitely a Disney enthusiast. Despite having...


Photo diary: Jolene goes to Oak Glen
In contrast to my usual story and description-centric blogs, I decided to simply share a photo diary of my short overnight trip to Oak...


Jolene goes to Little Tokyo
Part of my 2018 "resolutions" included exploring more locally, and this little day trip was definitely with that in mind. I wanted to...


Jolene goes to Amsterdam
STAY: Hotel Ibis EAT: Bulls & Dogs GO: Anne Frank Huis NOTE: I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE FOR THE LENGTH & WORDINESS OF THIS POST. I DECIDED TO...


Jolene goes to the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Being a somewhat-native Angelo (I say somewhat since I'm actually from Long Beach), it's easy for me to breeze past activities or places...