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Reasons To Visit This Beach Resort In The Desert

October 8, 2017 By Bob Bales 10 Comments

  I have to admit that when I was invited on a press trip to the Mexican beach resort town of Puerto Penasco Mexico, I had never heard of it. After doing a little research I discovered it is a small beach resort town in the Sonoran Desert on the coast of the Sea of Cortez. I have been to a few beach resort areas, in Mexico and other parts of the world but with … [Read more...]

Akrotiri – Ancient Wonder in Santorini

July 25, 2017 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

Akrotiri Greece

In a country literally FULL of historical ancient sites it is easy to get a sense of overload, especially when you are traveling with the kids. Sometimes just a few stones on the ground are all that is left of some fantastically important place. It is easier for adults than kids to appreciate historic ruins when you have to imagine what was there. On the other hand, Akrotiri in … [Read more...]

A Visit To The Picturesque Birthplace Of Buddha

June 18, 2017 By Bob Bales 12 Comments

Lumbini Nepal, birthplace of Buddha

 The birthplace of Buddha is a sacred place and one that thousands of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims travel from around the world to visit. … [Read more...]

Do You Want A Unique Travel Experience? Try A Homestay

June 7, 2017 By Bob Bales 13 Comments

Nepal

Don’t you just love it when people tell you the best way to travel and see places? Like their way is the only way to truly experience a place. Well, I won’t do that but I will say that this was the highlight of a recent trip I took and tell you what it was like for me. … [Read more...]

What You Need To Know Before Taking That Photo

April 13, 2017 By Bob Bales 24 Comments

You have seen them and maybe even taken them or wanted to. I am talking about what is commonly called street photography. Those great photos that capture people and the culture in an authentic setting. Not staged, not posing, just real people in real life.   When done right, and you get lucky, street photography can capture all types of emotions and behavior. … [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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