Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show where we explore the most intriguing aspects of travel, culture and history. Do you like festivals? Well, it seems that there is a festival for just about everything. Food festivals, religious festivals and festivals honoring local historic events. I'm … [Read more...]
Discover the Birthplace of Texas: Brenham and Washington County Adventures
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show where we explore the most intriguing aspects of travel, culture and history. I'm your host, Bob Bales, and today we are heading to Brenham, Texas, in Washington County, a region that is rich in history, bursting with natural beauty and home to a sweet … [Read more...]
The Traveling Fool Podcast: Small Country Town with a Big History: Celebrities, Outlaws, and Revolution
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Transcript Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show that talks about travel destinations, the history, culture and people of those destinations, and travel tips and news. I'm Bob Bales, and today we're talking about a small country town that has seen celebrities, outlaws and fired the first shot in a revolution. Now, … [Read more...]
15 Fun Things To Do In The Fort Worth Stockyards
No one sponsored this post however there are a few affiliate links. The Fort Worth stockyards is a historic district located in Fort Worth, Texas and designated on the National Register of Historic Places. The late 1800s were the heydey of the stockyards. Between 1866 and 1890 more than four million head of cattle poured through the stockyards while on the famed Chisholm … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: The Texican Court Is The Perfect Hotel When Visiting Irving Tx
The following article contains affiliate links I had the opportunity to spend a few days at the Texican Court Hotel in Irving Texas and found it to be the perfect place for exploring the area. I was not compensated for my stay this is just a review based on my experience. I have often written about how I enjoy staying at historic and boutique hotels, and the Texican Court is … [Read more...]
