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Have a Dirty Day with Florida Tracks and Trails

June 11, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

riding on the trails

The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Punta Gorda Florida however all opinions are mine   On a recent trip to Punta Gorda Florida with the guys from Men Who Blog we spent one morning having fun courtesy of the folks at Florida Tracks and Trails.  Now there is a lot to do in the area including fishing, enjoying the beaches, eco tours and of course all the … [Read more...]

Discovering Authentic Florida with Babcock Ranch Eco Tours

June 9, 2019 By Bob Bales 6 Comments

Swamp Buggy

    The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Punta Gorda Florida however all opinions are mine I recently went on a trip to Punta Gorda Florida with a few guys from the group Men Who Blog. We had a blast enjoying the beautiful weather, beach, fishing and a whole lot more. One of the things we did though was to take some time to visit Babcock Ranch … [Read more...]

What To Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled Or Delayed

May 27, 2019 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

flight cancelled sign

I recently had the trip from hell where in a four day period I faced 3 flight cancellations, 2 flight delays and lost luggage. According to American Airlines, a work slowdown by mechanics trying to leverage their bargaining power was to blame. Whatever the reason Thousands of people were stranded at airports, delayed and inconvenienced. This appears to be happening a lot more … [Read more...]

Grilled Shrimp In Chilmole Sauce A Mayan Food Recipe

May 6, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Grilled Shrimp in Chilmle Sauce

Full disclosure, I was given complimentary accommodations while attending a travel writers retreat in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The opinions however are all mine The Mayan civilization originated around 2600 B.C. and were a dominate power in the areas of what is today the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras before starting to decline 3000 years … [Read more...]

Travel Safety in a Hostile World

May 3, 2019 By Bob Bales 21 Comments

Demonstration

It seems every month something is in the news regarding an attack on civilians and people are worried about their travel safety. Whether it is a bomb going off in Tunisia, an attack in a restaurant or in a crowded tourist location there seems to be something constantly in the news. … [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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