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A History Lovers Guide To St Augustine Florida

January 25, 2021 By Bob Bales 6 Comments

My stay in St Augustine was hosted by the CVB. This article contains affiliate links. St Augustine Florida is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Continental United States, the city oozes history. Founded in 1565, St Augustine is a history lovers paradise. It seems everywhere you turn there is something old. I’m not talking about your grandmother old, I’m talking … [Read more...]

The Collector Inn the Perfect Luxury Escape in St Augustine Florida

November 30, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

My stay in St Augustine was hosted by the CVB. This article contains affiliate links. For those looking for the perfect luxury escape in St Augustine Florida, The Collector Inn offers exceptional quality, first rate service along with a unique and memorable stay. St Augustine Florida is a historic city and The Collector Inn is a historic property comprising of nine … [Read more...]

World War II Home Front Museum and the Role Coastal Georgia Played in the War

October 19, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

The WW II Home Front Museum on St. Simons Island Georgia pays tribute to the events of the War at home and the role Coastal Georgia played during the war. There are a lot of Museums dedicated to WW2, the military personnel and the battles. People often forget that the war affected everyone including those on the home front who contributed to the war effort and sacrificed … [Read more...]

A Visit to Fort Pulaski National Monument

June 2, 2020 By Bob Bales 15 Comments

Fort Pulaski National Mounment

I recently visited Savannah Georgia and my trip was hosted by Visit Savannah A few miles Southeast of Savannah Georgia is Cockspur Island and Fort Pulaski National Monument. With 11ft thick walls, a moat and mighty cannon, it is an imposing sight. Named after Count Casimir Pulaski, a Polish hero of the American Revolutionary War, construction began on Ft Pulaski in … [Read more...]

Visiting The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum

May 21, 2020 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum Entrance

I recently visited Savannah Georgia and my trip was hosted by Visit Savannah   There are a lot of great museums in Savannah Georgia but the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in the suburb of Pooler is a standout. Officially known as The National Museum of The Mighty Eighth Air Force, the museum concentrates on the history and people that served in the 8th Air Force … [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. 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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