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Traveling To Houston? Here’s What You Need To Know

October 10, 2016 By Bob Bales 6 Comments

Are you planning on traveling to Houston Texas? If so here are some things you should know. Houston may not be the first place you think of when it comes to tourism in Texas but in 2015 H-Town had over 17 million visitors. A lot of things figured into that number. From conventions to sporting events, pleasure and business travel, Houston welcomes a lot of people each year. A … [Read more...]

I Respect Your Position But You Are Crazy

July 19, 2016 By Bob Bales 34 Comments

fighting couple

Even though I respect your position I think you are crazy. People have different opinions and emotions can run deep when a person feels that what they believe in is being attacked. Whether it be your favorite sports team or your stance on political issues people passionately defend their choices. I have to admit I am no different, so knowing I might disenfranchise a certain … [Read more...]

The San Gabriel House

July 11, 2016 By Bob Bales 24 Comments

Historic Home

There is a reason why The San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast in Georgetown Texas consistently receives high marks in on line guest reviews. The rooms are comfortable, beautifully appointed and the owners Dee and Neil Rapp are great hosts. Having traveled all over the world, I have stayed at everything from 5 star hotels, condos and apartment rentals, guesthouses and … [Read more...]

The Day I Met Ray

July 5, 2016 By Bob Bales 15 Comments

As I pulled up to the gas station I noticed the sign stating “not much to see, but what you hear makes up for it”. I soon discovered why. One of the best things about travel is not the sights you see, but the people you meet and the things you experience on the trip. I have often advocated getting of the “tourist path”, in other words don’t limit yourself to just the … [Read more...]

Sweet Lemon Inn, A Texas Bed and Breakfast

June 28, 2016 By Bob Bales 22 Comments

Texas Bed and Breakfast

A relative newcomer to the Texas Bed and Breakfast industry, The Sweet Lemon Inn is off to a running start in Georgetown. The Sweet Lemon Inn opened in 2014 in a home built in 1918 at the location of the founding of the city of Georgetown. In fact, founders park is right outside where you can see a plaque that marks the event. Rachel and Kevin Cummins purchased the … [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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