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Exploring The Cajun Capitol Of Texas

I was hosted for this visit by Visit Port Arthur Tucked away in the far Southeast corner of the State of Texas lies Port Arthur, otherwise known as the Cajun Capitol of Texas. When I say the far corner of the State, I mean it. It is just a bridge crossing away from Louisiana. Port […]

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20 Underrated Historic Spots in Texas for Curious Travelers

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi, and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show where we explore the most intriguing aspects of travel, culture, and history. I’m your host, Bob Bales, and today we are covering 20 historic sites in Texas that are often overlooked. These aren’t the big names like The […]

Tourism Bureaus

15 Reasons Visitors Bureaus Are a Traveler’s Best Friend

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool podcast, the show that talks about travel destinations, the history, culture and people of those destinations, along with travel tips and news. I’m Bob Bales, and today we’re talking about something simple but often overlooked, why every traveler should stop […]

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Travel Tips

 How To Become a Modern-Day Explorer

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:01 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show where we explore the most intriguing aspects of travel, culture and history. I’m your host, Bob Bales, and today’s episode is all about becoming a modern day explorer, uncovering hidden history and surprising adventures that the guidebooks won’t […]

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Don’t Be That Tourist

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool. I’m your host, Bob Bales, and if you’re new here, well, this is the spot where we explore the most intriguing aspects of travel, culture and history. Today’s episode is all about how not to be a bad tourist. Because […]

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Why I Prefer Road Trips Over Flights: A Personal Journey

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show where we explore the most intriguing aspects of travel, culture and history. I’m your host, Bob Bales, and today we are talking road trips. Yeah, I’m about to take one. It’s going to be a long one too, […]

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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.

Steripen

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

Palo Duro State Park Cabin

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. Being retired military and having lived, worked and traveled 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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