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40 Places In Texas You Need to Visit Besides The Alamo

April 25, 2017 By Bob Bales 41 Comments

While the number one tourist attraction in Texas is The Alamo, there are a lot of other places that you may have never heard of. You might know of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso, but do you know about some of the most fun and interesting places in the state? … [Read more...]

6 Historic Hotels In Texas You Have To Visit

April 6, 2017 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Texas has a wealth of historic hotels and travelers are increasingly seeking out such accommodations when on the road. Staying at historic hotels is one way that travelers can experience something more personal instead of staying at the standard chain hotels. … [Read more...]

I’m From Texas, What Country Are You From?

June 8, 2015 By Bob Bales 12 Comments

Howdy, I'm from Texas. More than one Texan has spoken those words. … [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.