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How a Notorious Dutch Conman Became the Namesake of a Texas Town

July 10, 2025 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Baron de Bastrop Podcast

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the podcast where we discuss travel, culture and history. I'm your host, Bob Bales, and today we are talking about the Texas town named after a con man. So stay tuned and we take a journey into the heart of history, where truth is sometimes stranger than … [Read more...]

Visit A Historic Kansas Landmark: Seelye Mansion’s Luxurious Past Unveiled

July 8, 2025 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Seelye Mansion Abilene Kansas

I was hosted on a trip to Abilene Kansas by Visit Abilene Kansas The Story In 1970, while visiting Abilene on a choir trip, a young man named Terry, and his brother, happened to see an old majestic home. The outside of the home was unkept and the home looked like it needed some care but there was something about it that drew him and his twin brother Jerry into wanting to … [Read more...]

Ashton Villa’s Hidden Past Meets Galveston Texas Coastal Charm

July 3, 2025 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Ashton Villa Galveston Texas Podcast

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Transcript 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show that talks about travel destinations, history, culture and people of those places, along with travel tips and news. I'm Bob Bales, and today we're headed to the Gulf of Texas, the island city of Galveston, with a history of pirates, storms and secrets. Our … [Read more...]

Epic Andouille Trail Adventure Awaits in River Parishes Louisiana

June 23, 2025 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

WHAT IS ANDOUILLE? You may have heard of Andouille, but do you know what it is?  First, lets talk about how to pronounce Andouille. It is pronounced, aan·doo·ee, and most people say it is of French origin, although some say German. . Andouille differs from the fresh sausage you find in the grocery store, and even the Andouille found in France. First, it uses a very … [Read more...]

How to Use AI Travel Planning for Memorable Trips

June 4, 2025 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

AI for Travel Planning

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 about using artificial intelligence to plan a trip. I'm going to give you some tips on how to do it effectively, so stay tuned … [Read more...]

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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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