I was hosted for this visit by Visit Port Arthur Tucked away in the far Southeast corner of the State of Texas lies Port Arthur, otherwise known as the Cajun Capital of Texas. When I say the far corner of the State, I mean it. It is just a bridge crossing away from Louisiana. Port Arthur Texas traces its founding to 1895 when railroad magnate Arthur E. Stilwell … [Read more...]
20 Underrated Historic Spots in Texas for Curious Travelers
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 covering 20 historic sites in Texas that are often overlooked. These aren't the big names like The Alamo or San Jacinto that draw big … [Read more...]
10 Best Underrated Places in Texas You Need to Visit
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:01 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, retired military, been to over 30 countries and I'm always chasing places that don't come with a tourist trap attached. Today I'm talking about 10 Texas … [Read more...]
Quirky, Strange And Fun Festivals Around The World You Should Experience
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...]
