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
Ways to Make Money and Travel

Travel Experiences, Travel Tips

Ways to Make Money & Travel

There are many ways that you can still travel and make some money.  In some cases you can have your accommodations and/or food paid for as well! Wouldn't that be great! No cooking, no dishes, and a new wonderful location to explore! Even if you do have to cook and clean, you are still exploring a new place and enjoying!

Lorraine Black

map with pushpin on it

Travel Experiences

Yearly Recap & Looking Ahead!

As this is my last blog of the year, I am using it as a time to reflect on this year and to connect! More importantly, I am using it as an opportunity to chat with you!

Lorraine Black

Restaurant in a Cave in Mexico

Mexico, Reviews, Travel Experiences

Restaurant in a Cave – Mexico

So we were walking by some mountains and hills when I saw an arched-opening in the mountain.  Naturally, I walked up to it because I wanted to see what was inside! To say that I was surprised is an understatement! It was actually a cave, and when I looked inside, I couldn't believe it!

Lorraine Black

17 Uses for a Sarong While Travelling

Travel Experiences, Travel Tips

17 Ways to Use a Sarong while travelling

I have a list of packing essentials that I always bring no matter where I am travelling. A sarong is definitely on that essentials list! Why a sarong you're wondering? Well, there are so many reasons why! Sometimes I even pack 2 sarongs! Check out these 17 uses for a sarong while you're travelling.

Lorraine Black

Beachfront Hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Mexico, Reviews

Beachfront Hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Are you trying to decide where to stay for your vacation in Puerto Vallarta? You know you want a beachfront hotel, but you're not sure which one... If your checklist includes: great location by the beach, clean, safe, and very nice, then I have the perfect place for you!

Lorraine Black

The 7 Best Casual Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Mexico, Reviews

The 7 Best Casual Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

Are you looking for some restaurants in Puerto Vallarta where you don't need to get all dressed up? Well, you are in luck, there are so many great restaurants in Puerto Vallarta!! ...and the good news, many of them don't have a formal dress code.  A

Lorraine Black

Longest Suspension Bridge in the World

Mexico, Reviews, Travel Experiences

Longest Suspension Bridge in the World!

Who wants to cross the longest suspension bridge in the world?? If you are all about that type of adventure, I bet you're wondering where it is... Well, I crossed it! I think I held my breathe for half of it, the first time, but I crossed it!  Twice!!

Lorraine Black

8 Free things to do in Puerto Vallarta

Mexico, Travel Experiences, Travel Tips

8 FREE things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Are you planning your vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? Vacations can be expensive, food, drinks, excursions, souvenirs, gifts… I could go on and on… Looking for some FREE things to do while in Puerto Vallarta?? Looking to save some cash while vacationing in Mexico?? I am going to share 8 free things to do in Puerto Vallarta.

Lorraine Black

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