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Explore Fort Scratchley, a Historical Treasure in Newcastle

January 22, 2017 By Bob Bales 10 Comments

Newcastle is a small, coastal city, located two hours north of Sydney. One of the areas true historical treasures is Fort Scratchley. Once known as being the industrial capital of Australia, Newcastle has undergone a revitalization since a 5.6 magnitude earthquake rocked its foundations in 1989 and the closure of its steelworks in 1999. Both incidents devastated the town. … [Read more...]

A Unique Museum You Will Want to Return To

February 4, 2016 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

Located on the East side of Houston among warehouses and industrial parks sits a unique museum. … [Read more...]

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

January 26, 2012 By Bob Bales 14 Comments

A short drive from the busy, crowded streets of Makati in the Philippines lies the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial located in Global City, Taguig. With manicured lawns this tranquil memorial is quiet and reserved, demanding respect for those that claim this as a final resting place. … [Read more...]

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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