Jolene goes on a very los angeles Staycation
Most of us are not blessed with a disposable income and unlimited time off from our 9 to 5 daily grind, but that doesn’t mean we can’t...
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 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 goes to a Bastille Gig
The idea of trading PJs for a cute outfit, cramming yourself into a standing-only area with hundreds of strangers to recklessly shout out...
Jolene Goes to the Skirball Cultural Center
In the current Instagram model and social media FOMO climate, popular Los Angeles spots like LACMA or The Broad have been dominating...
Jolene Goes to Venice Beach
Sometimes it's nice to be a tourist without going too far! My girlboss friend Cathrine (who I have mentioned in several posts before)...
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 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...
Jolene goes to Beetle House LA
In addition to having a penchant for traveling, eating and exploring, I am also quite a fan of Tim Burton. These two affections of mine...