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Discover Wichita: From the B29 Doc to Aviation Marvels in the Air Capital of the World

July 13, 2023 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

B-29 Superfortress Doc

My trip to Wichita Kansas was sponsored by Visit Wichita but all thoughts are my own. I took a trip to Wichita Kansas and was looking forward to checking out the town since I had heard it was an interesting place with a lot to see and do. What I didn’t know until I arrived was that Wichita has the title of being the Air Capital of the World. I knew about Wichita … [Read more...]

The Museum of World Treasures in Wichita Kansas an Amazing Venue

June 30, 2023 By Bob Bales 3 Comments

Museum of World Treasures Wichita Kansas

My trip to Wichita Kansas was sponsored by Visit Wichita but all opinions are my own. There may be affiliate links in the article. I love history, and when I travel, I am always interested in the history of the places I visit. I have also always been interested in military history. Now when I tell people this, I usually hear something like “We have a great museum you need … [Read more...]

Visitors Love Bandera Texas “The Cowboy Capitol of The World”

December 2, 2022 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Frederick Remington Statue Bandera Texas

Visitors from around the world have visited, and many have returned to visit, Bandera Texas, The Cowboy Capitol of The World. Bandera is small town about 40 miles outside of San Antonio on the edge of the Texas Hill Country and has a population of less than 1,000. So just how did this small Texas country town in the lone star state earn the moniker of Cowboy Capitol and … [Read more...]

The Emotional Little Known Story of The Orphan Train Museum

October 23, 2022 By Bob Bales 3 Comments

Louisiana Orphan Train Museum

I had the opportunity to visit the museum as part of a hosted trip provided by St Landry Parish tourism. You might have never heard about the orphan trains in the United States, but the Orphan Train Museum in Opelousas Louisiana is keeping the history alive. The museum tells the story of those that arrived in Louisiana on the orphan trains and since opening has sought out … [Read more...]

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...]

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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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