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Learn Why Catalena Hatters In Bryan Has The Best Handmade Hats In Texas

November 13, 2022 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

I visited Bryan Texas as a guest of Destination Bryan. Some of the links in this article may  contain affiliate links. Custom hat maker Catalena Hatters in Bryan Texas has been in business since 1983. Started by Sammy Catalena and his wife Carolyn, the business is now run by son Scott Catalena. Since 1865 when John B Stetson invented the “Boss of the Plains” hat, … [Read more...]

10 Haunted Hotels In Texas Where You Can Spend The Night, If You Dare!

October 28, 2022 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

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This article contains affiliate links  Texas has quite a few haunted hotels, these are some of the most haunted places that you could find, and they have been known to be haunted for many years. In this blog post, we will list ten haunted hotels in Texas, along with their history, where you can spend the night. Hotel Galvez, Galveston Texas Built back in 1911, … [Read more...]

10 Best Texas Beach Resorts

August 31, 2022 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

The following article contains affiliate links Who doesn't enjoy a lovely beachfront resort? You just want to get away and unwind after spending time stuck in traffic to get to a job where you spend time dreaming of being somewhere else, right? Beach resorts in Texas provide visitors with an excellent experience as well, despite the fact that beach resorts in Florida, the … [Read more...]

Top 10 Best Texas Beach Towns

February 19, 2022 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

This article contains affiliate links Over the last couple of years people have been hibernating in their homes either due to personal reasons or government mandates. Now more and more people are looking to get out of the house and go somewhere. Where better, than a great beach destination and there are some great Texas beach towns to visit, enjoy the outdoors and get some … [Read more...]

5 Best Day Trips From Houston Texas To Escape The Rat Race

December 2, 2021 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

This post contains affiliate links The Houston area has a lot to offer such as great restaurants, museums, historic districts, the Johnson Space Center and Galveston Island is close by, but it can also be a rat race for those that live there. Taking a day trip or weekend getaway from Houston is one way to escape the traffic, crowds and everything else that makes living in or … [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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