Exploring Culinary Delights and Unforgettable Destinations.
Everyone’s heard – and some have experienced – those travel horror stories of a traveller’s bags not making it to their destination or being lost forever. To be honest, this is probably one of my biggest travel fears and that’s why I try to avoid […]
Cape Minstrel Carnival – Cape Town, South Africa This carnival begins January 2nd and goes for an entire month. There are marching troupes in bright-colored costumes and glitter everywhere. It is best to get there early in the day, as the festival attracts thousands of […]
This past May of 2019 I got to spend a week in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city. The trip was part of an MBA course I was taking, called “Doing Business in Brazil.” Clever, eh? Being the travel aficionado that I am, I knew that […]
1. Learn some Arabic or French! While many people in Marrakech know English, it wouldn’t kill you to learn a little before you go. Americans don’t have the greatest reputations abroad so it wouldn’t hurt to practice a few words instead of assuming everyone will understand […]
Do you have an itch for adventure? Do you want to go boldly where fewer tourists have gone before? Is Europe too expensive? Do you really love seafood? I have good news for you. There is this place way east of London, Paris and Rome […]
Fear and anticipation for my first trip to Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an. This weekend, I will be embarking on my very first solo trip – and to China, no less! Most people would pick something more tame for their first time travelling all alone, but […]
Authentic and meat-free South African options in Cape Town If you didn’t gain weight after your trip to South Africa, then you didn’t eat at the right places. The food is full of spices that you would never think of trying, and you won’t able to resist […]
Five things you will love to do in Cape Town (that aren’t a safari) for any lover of local life, adrenaline junkie or adventurous world traveler! Many students and travelers come to South Africa with a vision of seeing the big five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and […]
If you’ve not got your travel plans in shape yet for this summer, it’s time to get to it! Read on for our whistle-stop tour around Europe. Depending on your free time, budget and what you want from your trip, you’re sure to find a […]
Ingredients: 1/2 – cup pear, apple or apple harvest blend juice 1/2 – cup honey 3 1/2 – 5 pound ham (spiral cut smoked, fully cooked) 1/2 – cup firmly brown sugar mini hand held cooking torch 1/2 – cup orange juice Directions: Preheat the […]
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Why Everyone’s Raving About Turtle Chocolate Poke Cake? You’ve probably heard of Turtle Chocolate Poke Cake, right? Well, if not, you’re in for a treat! Imagine a cake that’s like a hug for your taste buds – chocolatey, gooey, and with a crunch of pecans. […]
Scuba diving: This was by far my favorite activity during my time in Bali. Whether you’re certified or have never dived before, the scuba instructors are accommodating to all levels. The trip I did consisted of two dives in Tulamben: the Drop Off and the […]
I spent three of the best months in South East Asia this past summer studying and traveling through Thailand, Cambodia and Bali. Needless to say, I became very comfortable getting around the transportation system there. Here are some tips to help you pick which is […]
I’m SO thrilled that this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles was a huge hit in my house, coming off the tails of those inedible macaroons. These cookies marry all the best parts of a snickerdoodle – the butter! the sugar! – with the warm, wintery […]
Hi, I'm Janet! Welcome to Life with Janet, where I share simple, authentic, and completely approachable everyday recipes straight from my kitchen. Whether you found me on Facebook, Pinterest, or just stumbled by, I'm so glad you're here to cook with me!
