Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT Hi, and welcome to The Traveling Fool, the show where we talk about travel destinations and the history and culture around those destinations. I'm your host, Bob Bales, and today we are talking about River Parishes, Louisiana. That's right. I'm going to take you to Louisiana. So stay tuned, and we'll be … [Read more...]
How a Notorious Dutch Conman Became the Namesake of a Texas Town
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the podcast where we discuss travel, culture and history. I'm your host, Bob Bales, and today we are talking about the Texas town named after a con man. So stay tuned and we take a journey into the heart of history, where truth is sometimes stranger than … [Read more...]
Indian Maiden Legends, Medal of Honor Valor, and the Tunnel to Nowhere
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Summary Tucked away in the northwest corner of South Carolina, Oconee County reveals itself as an undiscovered treasure where natural beauty intertwines with captivating history. As I wandered through this Blue Ridge Mountain paradise, I uncovered the poignant legend of Issaquena, a brave Choctaw maiden who risked … [Read more...]
From Kansas City to Palawan: Forgotten Stories of Valor
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Summary Every monument tells a story. Every museum preserves voices that might otherwise be forgotten. As a veteran who served for two decades, I've always been drawn to military history – not for political reasons, but because these sites connect us to our shared human experience.From the moment you step into the … [Read more...]
20 Underrated Historic Spots in Texas for Curious Travelers
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi, and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show where we explore the most intriguing aspects of travel, culture, and history. I'm your host, Bob Bales, and today we are covering 20 historic sites in Texas that are often overlooked. These aren't the big names like The Alamo or San Jacinto that draw big … [Read more...]
