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How to Travel Alone, Even If You Never Have

December 10, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

empty chair on beach

There are a lot of people that travel alone. Some just because they have a wanderlust and are always jetting off somewhere for an adventure and some because they just had no one available or willing to go on a trip with them. I travel alone quite a bit and there are both pros and cons to solo travel. Traveling with friends and family can be fun but it can also be … [Read more...]

What To Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled Or Delayed

May 27, 2019 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

flight cancelled sign

I recently had the trip from hell where in a four day period I faced 3 flight cancellations, 2 flight delays and lost luggage. According to American Airlines, a work slowdown by mechanics trying to leverage their bargaining power was to blame. Whatever the reason Thousands of people were stranded at airports, delayed and inconvenienced. This appears to be happening a lot more … [Read more...]

Travel Safety in a Hostile World

May 3, 2019 By Bob Bales 21 Comments

Demonstration

It seems every month something is in the news regarding an attack on civilians and people are worried about their travel safety. Whether it is a bomb going off in Tunisia, an attack in a restaurant or in a crowded tourist location there seems to be something constantly in the news. … [Read more...]

How To Get Started With Travel Hacking

September 2, 2018 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Travel Hacking

This post is sponsored by Lexington Law. The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own.  Travel hacking has been around for a long time but has gained popularity in recent years.  What is travel hacking? Well it isn't some illegal activity done by a computer whiz in an undisclosed location. Simply put, travel hacking is using existing programs to obtain free or … [Read more...]

Before You Take Out That Vacation Loan Do This

August 7, 2018 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Computer Money

  This post is sponsored by Lexington Law. The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own.    There seems to be a growing trend of taking out vacation loans in order for people to take that dream vacation or in some cases just take a break from day to day life. From airlines to resorts and financial institutions, there are offerings for “GO NOW, … [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. 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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