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Friday Photos – Old Houses

September 6, 2013 By Bob Bales 3 Comments

I look for interesting and unusual things to photograph when traveling and I recently saw these old houses on a trip. … [Read more...]

St Peter and Paul Church, Bantayan Island Philippines

August 14, 2013 By Bob Bales 12 Comments

One of the many things to do on Bantayan Island is to visit the St Peter and Paul Church located in the heart of Bantayan City. … [Read more...]

Fresh off the Boat

July 19, 2013 By Bob Bales 6 Comments

One of the great things about island life is seafood fresh off the boat. … [Read more...]

Every once in while you find a hidden gem, an island where there are not many tourists and you can experience the true island life. I have traveled around a lot in the Philippines and have been to some pretty neat places but when I decided to visit Bantayan Island off the coast of Cebu I found a real gem. There isn’t much here. Not a lot of tourists, no malls, no … [Read more...]

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.