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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
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Travel Experiences

Unexpected Road Trip Stops

Do you love road trips as much as we do? My husband and I love them!! You're on the road, tunes are flowing, coasting along scenic roads, discovering new places... Then, something stops you... possibly even in the middle of the road.  It could be unavoidable, or something ...

Lorraine Black
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Travel Tips

19 Ways to Use a Travel Journal

Maybe you use travel journals all the time... Maybe you've haven't taken advantage of them yet... Did you know that travel journals have so many benefits? Let's look at some of the way that travel journals can benefit you. As we look at the benefits, you will be able to figure out which type of travel journal is best for you.

Lorraine Black
Guide to Visiting the Teotihuacan Pyramids

Mexico, Travel Experiences

Guide to Visiting the Teotihuacan Pyramids

Did you know that there are pyramids in Mexico? Yep, there are! Actually, the pyramids that I visited are not far from Mexico City... about a 1-hour drive.

Lorraine Black
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
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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

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