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You Have Heard Of The Alamo But What About Goliad?

March 6, 2017 By Bob Bales 33 Comments

Everybody remembers The Alamo but few outside of Texas know about Goliad. Some might say that Goliad had as much or more to do with the fight for Texas independence as did The Alamo.   Mission Espiritu Santo In 1749 the Spanish relocated a Mission and a Presidio to the Northern frontier of its North American colonies. Located on the banks of the San Antonio River, … [Read more...]

It’s All About the Memories at the Air Terminal Museum

December 29, 2016 By Bob Bales 39 Comments

Sitting on a nondescript side street across the runways of Hobby Airport is the 1940’s Air Terminal Museum in Houston Texas. Visiting this museum will bring back memories of when flying was a special occasion for some people. For others, it will make you wish we could go back in time, before hour long TSA check in lines, rude passengers and the airlines treated people as … [Read more...]

You Don’t Have To Be a King To Party Like One

December 3, 2016 By Bob Bales 20 Comments

Renaissance Festival King

Although I have heard about them I had never been to a Renaissance Festival until recently. Although somewhat intrigued I was just never interested in dressing up as a court jester and speaking in Old English. … [Read more...]

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...]

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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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