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Visitors Love Bandera Texas “The Cowboy Capitol of The World”

Visitors from around the world have visited, and many have returned to visit, Bandera Texas, The Cowboy Capitol of The World. Bandera is small town about 40 miles outside of San Antonio on the edge of the Texas Hill Country and has a population of less than 1,000. So just how did this small Texas […]

40 Places In Texas You Need to Visit Besides The Alamo

While the number one tourist attraction in Texas is The Alamo, there are a lot of other places that you may have never heard of. You might know of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso, but do you know about some of the most fun and interesting places in the state?

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7 Stunning Examples Of Beautiful Texas State Parks Where You Can Rent a Cabin

Texas has over 90 State Parks and Nature areas. That’s a lot but not for a state as large as Texas. Although many people love to visit parks and nature areas, some shy at the notion of camping outdoors. When I was a kid we went camping all the time. I still remember pitching camp […]

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16 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START TRAVELING SOLO

The following article contains affiliate links I travel solo quite a bit and I have had a few friends and relatives ask about traveling solo. They are curious about it, some are nervous, but many just don’t know where to start. The thought of going somewhere unknown by yourself can be intimidating to some. There […]

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15 Off The Beaten Path Destinations Revealed by Travel Bloggers

I love finding places off the beaten path. You know, those places where there just isn’t a lot of tourists. Not because of any higher calling or because I think I am some kind of cutting edge traveler that knows more than anyone else. I like it because I just like exploring destinations. I like […]

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New Survey Reveals Travel Safety Concerns Differ Between Men and Women

The following article is sponsored by Global Rescue By Bill McIntyre Gender and age drive the biggest distinction among travelers, according to the results of the 2020 Annual Global Rescue Travel Safety Survey. The survey reveals unexpected travel safety concerns between the sexes and among the generations. Men are about 50% more concerned about family […]

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Travel Gear and Gadgets

The Best Way To Protect Yourself On Your Road Trip

Road trips can be a lot of fun. They can also be a real hassle if something goes wrong. There is a whole list of things you can do to protect yourself on your road trip but there is one main thing that is essential.

Travel Apps You Should Be Using

There are hundreds if not thousands of travel apps and everyone has their favorites. Whether it is international travel, business travel, family vacations or you just happen to be in another city, a good travel app can make life a lot easier.

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Five Travel Accessories You Don’t Have to Pack, But Why Wouldn’t You?

You don’t have to pack these travel accessories on your trip but why wouldn’t you? They don’t take up much room in your luggage and they make things a lot easier.

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Lifestyle

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7 Stunning Examples Of Beautiful Texas State Parks Where You Can Rent a Cabin

Texas has over 90 State Parks and Nature areas. That’s a lot but not for a state as large as Texas. Although many people love to visit parks and nature areas, some shy at the notion of camping outdoors. When I was a kid we went camping all the time. I still remember pitching camp […]

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Whiskey 101 For Beginners : 23 Tips To Turn You Into a Pro

Whiskey isn’t just for cowboys bellying up to a bar in a western movie. If you are new to drinking  whiskey then here is a little Whiskey 101 if you will to get you started.

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Profile Flipped Hi and welcome to The Traveling Fool. Born with a passion of learning about the history of different cultures, Bob Bales (aka The Traveling Fool) enjoys discovering people and places he finds off the beaten path that most tourists don’t know about. Often found with a cigar in one hand and a good whiskey in the other, Bob likes to write about what makes those people and places he visits special. From Europe to Asia and North America there is always a history and story to be told. To learn more about The Traveling Fool check out my About Me page.


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