Open Doors With Words

Travel Blogger/Writer & English Teacher

Travel Tips, Experiences & Reviews

Welcome! Here you will find travel tips, experiences and reviews.

Here you can find travel blogs all about making your travels even better!

Whether you want to be more organized, get hotel reviews, or read about travel experiences you can do it all here!

Lorraine Black, travel blogger -Open Doors With Words
3rd Largest Monolith in the World

Mexico, Travel Experiences

3rd Largest Monolith in the world!

The 3rd largest monolith in the world is in Mexico! Bernal, Querataro, Mexico, to be specific. Here you will learn everything you need to know about this monolith, including information to help you climb it safely, and how to prepare.

Lorraine Black

Picture of woman with carry on bags and an airplane

Reviews, Travel Tips

Ultimate Carry on Packing Tips

Don't you want to be as comfortable as possible as you travel?  I know I do... That's why I made this list of carry on packing tips! They include what to put in your carry on luggage and great recommendations for carry on luggage too! Having a good carry on bag with the right things in it can really make your travels that much more comfortable!

Lorraine Black

15 tips to sleep better in your hotel- travel blog

Travel Experiences, Travel Tips

15 Tips to Sleep Better at your Hotel

This is my guide of 15 ways to sleep well at your hotel.  Which number do you think helps the most? Let me know! Maybe you're exhausted from your travels or a night out, or you have to get up super early the next day... Whatever the reason, sometimes it's especially important to get a good night sleep.

Lorraine Black

Guide to Visiting Bernal

Mexico, Reviews

Guide to Visiting Bernal, Mexico

Are you going to visit Bernal, Mexico? This is your guide to visting Bernal! Bernal is located in Queretaro, Mexico. I will be including things to know before you, things to do and more important details to help you have an amazing time in Bernal, Mexico!

Lorraine Black

Hotel Vista Oceana

Reviews, Travel Experiences

Sayulita Beach side hotel review

If you're going to Sayulita, the beachfront is definitely the place to be!! This is a hotel review of a beachfront hotel that I stayed at in Sayulita. If you're not sure where Sayulita is, it's in the state of Nayarit, Mexico.

Lorraine Black

Picture of traveller with beach and city view

Travel Tips

Tips To Not Get Lost While Travelling

It's so exciting to explore somewhere new, but it can come with some complications. I don't know about you, but for me, I want to avoid as many problems as possible while travelling! Here are some tips to not get lost while you're travelling.

Lorraine Black

15 Must-try unique experiences in Sayulita

Mexico, Travel Tips

15 Must-Try Unique Experiences in Sayulita!

This is my list of 15 must-try unique experiences in Sayulita! Maybe some of these activities you only experience once... so why not! When in Sayulita, these are some of the unique experiences that you can have!

Lorraine Black

Awesome Mariachi Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta

Mexico, Reviews

Awesome Mariachi Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta

If you're looking for a guaranteed-to-see-mariachi-place, this is it! Casa Guadalajara Bar & Grill is the up and coming mariachi restaurant in Puerto Vallarta! It's a fairly new place, so I'm going to share all the details here! Mariachis EVERYDAY! Yep, everyday!

Lorraine Black

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