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Discovering Authentic Florida with Babcock Ranch Eco Tours

June 9, 2019 By Bob Bales 6 Comments

Swamp Buggy

    The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Punta Gorda Florida however all opinions are mine I recently went on a trip to Punta Gorda Florida with a few guys from the group Men Who Blog. We had a blast enjoying the beautiful weather, beach, fishing and a whole lot more. One of the things we did though was to take some time to visit Babcock Ranch … [Read more...]

Where Is The Oldest Delicatessen In Texas? Not Where You Think.

April 30, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Fossati's Lunch

The first American Delicatessens in the us began in the 1850’s in the northeast. Places like New York where Katz’s Delicatessen, opened in 1888, is the oldest Deli in New York. But where is the oldest Delicatessen in Texas? You might think Houston, Dallas or even Austin.   Katz’s regularly makes it on lists of the oldest restaurants in the US but what if I told you … [Read more...]

How To Have A Guys Weekend In Irving Texas

April 22, 2019 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

Mustangs at Las Colinas

The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving however all opinions are mine Sometimes guys have to get away from everything, be with their friends and just have a guy’s weekend. Whether it is their brothers from when they were in the military, old college buddies, bachelor party or just a bunch of friends a guy’s weekend can be just what the doctored … [Read more...]

The Dallas Marriott At Las Colinas A Perfect Location

April 20, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Hotel Outdoor Deck Marriott

The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving and The Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas, however all opinions are mine. I recently went on a guy’s trip to Las Colinas in Irving Texas an we couldn’t have picked a better location to stay than the Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas. Newly renovated, The Dallas Marriott at Las Colinas is one of only two hotels that … [Read more...]

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...]

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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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