Exploring Culinary Delights and Unforgettable Destinations.
My trip to Karpathos, the second larges of the Dodecanese Islands in Greece was a very different experience than my normal visits. I usually spend my summers in Greece, but this time, I went in early October. By this time, the tourists had returned home, […]
Shampoo and shower gel A lot of people carry travel size shampoo and shower gel. However, to avoid spilling, it is okay to abandon them altogether. If you are going to stay in a hotel, or even hostels, chances are they already have them for […]
Even though the holidays are over, there is never a bad time to buy that travel loving person in your life a travel related present. The one thing these books all have in common is that they are great gifts for anyone, at any time […]
Last April I had the opportunity to travel through Morocco. Throughout my trip I visited Casablanca, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the Sahara Desert. We scaled the Atlas Mountains by teetering bus and stared at the Milky Way for what will never be enough time. I gained […]
When looking to study abroad, look beyond the typical destinations. Natotela umunandi means “Thank you, friend” in Bemba, the language of northeast Zambia. I learned this phrase in a futile attempt one week before my departure for Zambia to learn key words in the Zambian […]
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 of histories and traditions. It’s an ambitious and energetic city that is always on the […]
Organizing your trip is always an exciting time; planning where to go, how long to go for, and who to go with. Personally, figuring out whether you should travel by yourself or in a pair is always the most daunting decision. I have been fortunate […]
Reading provides a looking glass to the world and allows us to travel without ever leaving the house. Here are a list of 10 books to inspire you to travel, experience new things, and even embark on a quest to find yourself. These books are […]
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 trip was a blast, but Shanghai was unquestionably my favorite stop! Read on and I’ll […]
Make the most amazing homemade Salisbury Steak right in your skillet! These juicy beef patties smothered in rich mushroom gravy are pure comfort food magic. Better than any TV dinner version you’ve ever had! RESTAURANT-QUALITY COMFORT FOOD AT HOME There’s something special about transforming simple […]
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 […]
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!
