LIFE WITH JANET

TRAVEL TIPS

10 Things You Don’t Need to Pack in Your Suitcase

August 15, 2020 1 comment

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 […]

TRAVEL TIPS

4 Books To Buy For The Travel Loving Person In Your Life

August 15, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

AFRICA, DESTINATIONS

5 Reasons Morocco Should Be Your Next Trip

August 15, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

AFRICA

Natotela Umunandi – Travelling Somewhere Truly Foreign

August 15, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

ASIA

A Mini Guide To Hanoi City

August 6, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

TRAVEL TIPS

Traveling Solo Or In A Group

August 2, 2020 Comments are Disabled

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]