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Holiday Travel Tips

November 18, 2016 By Bob Bales 10 Comments

Holiday Travel

For those planning on flying during the holidays, my sincere sympathies. There is nothing worse than trying to navigate the long lines, TSA security and thousands of frantic and frustrated travelers as they just try to get from one place to another. Every year we see horror stories on the news about stranded flyers. Freak snowstorms and computer glitches leave travelers … [Read more...]

How Dangerous Is The Country You Are Traveling To?

October 3, 2016 By Bob Bales 18 Comments

How dangerous is travel to foreign countries? Traveling to a foreign country can be exotic, adventurous and even life changing for some. Sometimes that life changing experience is good and sometimes not so good. I occasionally hear from readers about how dangerous certain countries are. For the most part those perceptions are not based on facts but the experiences of the … [Read more...]

7 Easy Travel Hacks That Will Save You Money

August 16, 2016 By Bob Bales 13 Comments

Whether you travel a lot or a little, these easy travel hacks and tips can save you money. GOOGLE FLIGHTS In 2011 Google bought ITA software which is used by major booking sites. While you cannot book the flight directly, there are advantages in using Google Flight to look for airfares. The software allows you to search using flexible dates, gives you the best prices for … [Read more...]

How To Save Time and Money When Planning an International Trip

August 8, 2016 By Bob Bales 24 Comments

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  If you are planning an international trip there are several things you need to do in order to make your trip go as smooth as possible. Begin Your Planning Early   I know people sometimes decide to take a trip somewhere and within a month or less they take off to some faraway place, I have done this also.   Although a lot of travel bloggers and writers … [Read more...]

A Tale of Two Cities

February 25, 2015 By Bob Bales 10 Comments

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I have a friend that lives in Aruba. I have never been to Aruba but I already know it is a place I would love to visit. Pristine white sand beaches, clear blue water and warm sunny days. Just the image of a place like that makes me want to pack my bags and catch a plane. Aruba get tons of tourists each year seeking out tropical paradise. … [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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