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Episode 9 Ft Benton Montana, Old West Gunfights, A Mustachioed Madame and a Loyal Dog

October 5, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Ft Benton Montana

Listen on Stitcher Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Resources Mentioned in this episode:Historic Ft BentonThe story of ShepThe Grand Union Hotel FULL TRANSCRIPT   Episode 9 Ft Benton Montana, Old West Gunfights, A Mustachioed Madame and a Loyal Dog Mon, 10/5 12:53PM • 7:05 SUMMARY KEYWORDS fort benton, dog, shep, town, sheep herder, missouri river, man, … [Read more...]

The Traveling Fool Episode 8 / Goliad Texas A Jewel on The Texas Independence Trail

September 8, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Goliad Texas

Listen on Stitcher Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts List of people and resources mentioned in episode  The AlamoMission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de ZúñigaPresidio La BahiaFannin BattlegroundThe Angel of GoliadGoliad Paddling TrailGoliad State ParkGoliad Market DaysMarket House MuseumSouth Wind Vineyard and WineryPlease subscribe and leave a review … [Read more...]

The Traveling Fool Episode 7 / Uvalde Texas Home to Politicians, Outlaws and Actors

September 1, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Uvalde Texas

Uvalde Texas Home to Politicians, Outlaws and Actors Uvalde Texas is a small country town that has quite a history. Uvalde is also home to Outlaws, Politicians, and Actors.  Listen on Stitcher Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts List of people and resources mentioned in episode  Tom O’Folliard   King Fisher The Newton Gang Dolph Briscoe John … [Read more...]

The Traveling Fool Episode 3 / Newman’s Castle

February 25, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Newman's Castle Bellville Texas

Listen on Stitcher Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts 25 Feb 2020: The Traveling Fool Episode 3 / Newman’s Castle Take one man who loves history and castles. Let him dream about being a King and give him a little inspiration and you have Newman’s Castle.       00:20 Show Intro     01:17 Matts Flights     02:30 Newman’s Bakery     03:15 Newman’s Castle     07:34 … [Read more...]

Where Is The Oldest Delicatessen In Texas? Not Where You Think.

April 30, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Fossati's Lunch

The first American Delicatessens in the us began in the 1850’s in the northeast. Places like New York where Katz’s Delicatessen, opened in 1888, is the oldest Deli in New York. But where is the oldest Delicatessen in Texas? You might think Houston, Dallas or even Austin.   Katz’s regularly makes it on lists of the oldest restaurants in the US but what if I told you … [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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