ASIA | Life with Janet

Understanding Oshinko: A comprehensive guide

Bringing a symphony of crunch, tangy flavor, and a brilliance of yellow to the palate is the Japanese culinary gem known as Oshinko. A staple food dating back centuries, Oshinko…

A Mini Guide To Hanoi City

Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam was recently ranked the 2nd in “top 25 destinations in Asia” by Tripadvisor. My lovely hometown packs in its tiny size thousands of years…

Supercharge Your Weekend in Shanghai, China

Have the Time of Your Life in the Biggest City in the World After backpacking through China, I had two nights to spend in my final destination: Shanghai. The entire…

10 Reasons Why Asia Should Be Your Next Adventure

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…

Expectations for a first time trip to China.

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!…

Top 10 Things to do in Bali

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.…

Planes Trains and Automobiles: How to Travel through SE Asia

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…

Was China How I Expected?

A Follow-up to My Expectations for a First-Time trip to China A few weeks ago, I returned from my first solo trip to Beijing, Datong, Xi’an and Shanghai. It was…