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Discover The History Of The Old West At The Chisholm Trail Museum

April 9, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Chuckwagon

Located in South Texas, the town of Cuero got its start as a stopping point on the Chisholm Trail, a trail that was used for driving cattle from Texas to Kansas. Today the town is the home of the Chisholm Trail Museum. And just so you don’t get laughed at, the way you pronounce Cuero is “Kwair-oh”, meaning hide or leather in Spanish. You can learn a lot from museums about … [Read more...]

How to Enjoy A Little Taste of Cuba in Texas

March 31, 2019 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

Cigar Roller

They say, “Choose something you love and you will never work a day in your life”. That is only partially true. Manny Lopez, Owner of El Cubano Cigars, certainly loves what he does and you can tell he thoroughly enjoys all the aspects of the business, except maybe the regulations, but he is one hard working man. Manny does about 100 events a year where he goes off site or hosts … [Read more...]

Things to do in El Paso Texas

January 30, 2019 By Bob Bales 33 Comments

El Paso sign

This post by RV Share The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own. If you are looking for things to do in El Paso, you’re in luck. From historic sites and museums to outdoor activities and of course the great food there is something for everyone.  … [Read more...]

Whiskey Tasting in Austin

October 1, 2018 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Whiskey Tasting

I recently was invited to attend a whiskey tasting in Austin Texas sponsored by Whiskies of the World. Whiskies of the World sponsors six whiskey tasting events throughout the year in California, Texas and Georgia and showcases what else but whiskies from around the world along with local distillers from the surrounding area where the events take place. For those that have … [Read more...]

Concordia Cemetery, El Paso’s Boot Hill

January 8, 2018 By Bob Bales 7 Comments

Boot Hill El Paso Texas

It might seem a little strange to visit a cemetery when traveling but sometimes you can learn a lot about a place, its history and people. Concordia Cemetery in El Paso is just such a place. … [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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