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Welcome to Prison

July 25, 2013 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm

Welcome to prison. That’s not the first thing you expect to see arriving at a prison but that is the sign that will greet you driving up to the gates of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Palawan. … [Read more...]

Island Life

July 15, 2013 By Bob Bales 14 Comments

Bantayan Island

Every once in while you find a hidden gem, an island where there are not many tourists and you can experience the true island life. I have traveled around a lot in the Philippines and have been to some pretty neat places but when I decided to visit Bantayan Island off the coast of Cebu I found a real gem. There isn’t much here. Not a lot of tourists, no malls, no … [Read more...]

Philippine Fishing Village

July 5, 2013 By Bob Bales 11 Comments

Philippine Fishing Village

While traveling around Puerto Princesa I came across a small beach and close by was a little fishing village. … [Read more...]

A Visit to the Palawan Military Museum

June 30, 2013 By Bob Bales 18 Comments

Palawan Special Battalion Memorial Plaque

The island of Palawan and city of Puerto Princesa are one of the Philippines major tourist spots. People from all over the world come to visit this island paradise and witness the beauty. The island is also the site of the Palawan Military Museum, officially known as the Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum. … [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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