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Dollars, Dinars, Euros and More

August 27, 2012 By Bob Bales 10 Comments

Assorted Money

Once again I am getting ready to head out on a trip. This one takes me from the Balkans through Turkey, The United Arab Emirates to the Philippines. … [Read more...]

Beating the heat in Manila

April 10, 2012 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Manila Restaurant

I originally wrote a short note about this place but since my last trip I thought I would expand just a little.   … [Read more...]

New Zealand South Island: Tour to a Hidden Paradise

October 11, 2011 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

  The following is a guest article by Oniel Handa When it comes to incredible travel locations, it is always good to feel like someone in the know - the only one of your friends to find a hidden, faraway paradise with history, attractions, and sightseeing all rolled into one. If you have ever been to the South Island of New Zealand, then you have experienced such a … [Read more...]

Why We Travel

September 30, 2011 By Bob Bales 14 Comments

  I think once you get the urge to start traveling and see the world you can never really get enough. I have been fortunate to travel to a lot of places and have lived and worked in overseas locations. While a lot of people enjoy seeing the tourist hotspots such as the Eiffel Tower or Buckingham Palace I tend to gravitate to more historical type sites. Now don't get me … [Read more...]

Retire in Paradise

March 25, 2011 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

Paradise

Anyone who has traveled has at one time had that thought pop into their head, "I could live here". … [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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