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5 Things You Need To Know Before You Visit Shreveport Louisiana

October 19, 2016 By Bob Bales 16 Comments

New Orleans might be the first thing you think of when visiting Louisiana but I discovered 5 reasons why you should visit Shreveport, located in the Northwest corner of the State.   <Shreveport Hotel reviews on Trip Advisor> I recently had the opportunity to visit Shreveport as a guest of Louisiana North Tourism and my only regret was not spending more … [Read more...]

I Respect Your Position But You Are Crazy

July 19, 2016 By Bob Bales 34 Comments

fighting couple

Even though I respect your position I think you are crazy. People have different opinions and emotions can run deep when a person feels that what they believe in is being attacked. Whether it be your favorite sports team or your stance on political issues people passionately defend their choices. I have to admit I am no different, so knowing I might disenfranchise a certain … [Read more...]

Exploring the Offbeat Side of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

July 13, 2016 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

Every foreign visitor to Indonesia that escapes Bali inevitably passes through Yogyakarta. Located in central Java, the city is right on the tourist trail in between the chaos of Jakarta and the pristine beauty of Bali. It is also widely recognized as the cultural capital of this sprawling archipelago. Added bonus: it is also the cheapest city in Indonesia in terms of food, … [Read more...]

Manila Food Markets

March 31, 2013 By Bob Bales 10 Comments

Manila Food Market

I love the Philippines and once you get outside Manila the country is beautiful with great beaches and lots of things to see. … [Read more...]

My Encounter with a Smashed Chicken

December 1, 2012 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

Restaurant Kosovska Vecera

Smashed Chicken? That doesn’t sound at all appealing. … [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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