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Ashton Villa’s Hidden Past Meets Galveston Texas Coastal Charm

July 3, 2025 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Ashton Villa Galveston Texas Podcast

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Transcript 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show that talks about travel destinations, history, culture and people of those places, along with travel tips and news. I'm Bob Bales, and today we're headed to the Gulf of Texas, the island city of Galveston, with a history of pirates, storms and secrets. Our … [Read more...]

Exploring The Cajun Capital Of Texas

May 11, 2025 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

I was hosted for this visit by Visit Port Arthur Tucked away in the far Southeast corner of the State of Texas lies Port Arthur, otherwise known as the Cajun Capital of Texas. When I say the far corner of the State, I mean it. It is just a bridge crossing away from Louisiana. Port Arthur Texas traces its founding to 1895 when railroad magnate Arthur E. Stilwell … [Read more...]

10 Best Underrated Places in Texas You Need to Visit 

March 27, 2025 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

come and take it flag

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:01 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, retired military, been to over 30 countries and I'm always chasing places that don't come with a tourist trap attached. Today I'm talking about 10 Texas … [Read more...]

Discover the Birthplace of Texas: Brenham and Washington County Adventures

January 23, 2025 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Independence Texas

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 heading to Brenham, Texas, in Washington County, a region that is rich in history, bursting with natural beauty and home to a sweet … [Read more...]

Exploring the Rich Heritage and Modern Marvels of Wichita

November 14, 2024 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Wichita Kansas Podcast Episode

Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Experience Wichita like never before as I share a whirlwind three-day adventure through this fascinating city, promising insights into its rich Wild West history and modern marvels. From the legendary tales of Wyatt Earp to the authentic Old Cowtown Museum, this journey captures the essence of Wichita's past and present. … [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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