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5 Reasons to Visit Auckland, New Zealand

December 22, 2011 By Bob Bales 7 Comments

Some top tips for choosing this North Island hotspot  New Zealand has grown in stature as a holiday destination in recent decades.  Thanks in part to the availability of cheap flights, it’s rapidly developing its status on the world stage as a unique travel destination. With the help of Lord of the Rings movies, comedy exports Flight of the Concords as well as the … [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...]

Top 10 Weird, Strange or Unique Hotels

September 28, 2011 By Bob Bales 7 Comments

Anyone can book a room at a chain hotel. But sometimes you just have to get a little adventurous and go for something out of the ordinary. That is where the following unique hotels come into play. Click on any of the Titles to go to their homepage. Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast Carved out of sandstone in Farmington New Mexico by Father and Son, the 1,650 sq ft … [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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