LIFE WITH JANET

TRAVEL TIPS

10 Books That Will Inspire You to Travel

August 2, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

ASIA, DESTINATIONS

Supercharge Your Weekend in Shanghai, China

August 1, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

Cooking, Dinner

Classic Skillet Salisbury Steak

July 31, 2020 1 comment

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 […]

TRAVEL TIPS

Why I Avoid Checking Bags When Flying and How I Do It.

July 30, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

TRAVEL TIPS

12 Reasons to Travel Any Time of Year

July 21, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

AMERICA

What To Do With 1 Week In São Paulo, Brazil

July 19, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

AFRICA, DESTINATIONS

How To Get The Most Out of 5 Days In Marrakech

July 13, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

ASIA, DESTINATIONS

10 Reasons Why Asia Should Be Your Next Adventure

July 10, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

ASIA, DESTINATIONS

Expectations for a first time trip to China.

July 5, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

AFRICA, DESTINATIONS

5 Mouth Watering Places to Eat in Cape Town for Vegetarians

July 3, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

AFRICA, DESTINATIONS

Top 5 Less Obvious Things to do in Cape Town

July 2, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

TRAVEL TIPS

Summer 2020 Collection: Fab Four Unmissable Travel Hot Spots

July 2, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

Cooking

Honey Baked Ham

July 1, 2020 3 comments

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 […]

Pasta

Pasta Salad

June 30, 2020 0 comments

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Cake, Desserts

Chocolate Turtle Cake

June 16, 2020 2 comments

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. […]