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Are You An Aviation Geek? You Will Love The Lone Star Flight Museum In Houston

October 15, 2017 By Bob Bales 17 Comments

Whether you are an aviation geek or just like old historic airplanes, The Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston is a great place to step back in time and relive the glory days of aviation. What started as a private collection in 1985 eventually led to the acquisition of a hanger in Galveston to house the growing number of aircraft. Soon memorabilia was added and in 1991 an … [Read more...]

Reasons To Visit This Beach Resort In The Desert

October 8, 2017 By Bob Bales 10 Comments

  I have to admit that when I was invited on a press trip to the Mexican beach resort town of Puerto Penasco Mexico, I had never heard of it. After doing a little research I discovered it is a small beach resort town in the Sonoran Desert on the coast of the Sea of Cortez. I have been to a few beach resort areas, in Mexico and other parts of the world but with … [Read more...]

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...]

6 American Castles Where You Can Spend The Night

February 12, 2017 By Bob Bales 12 Comments

When you think about European Castles, the thought of gallant knights and days chivalry come to mind but did you know there are American castles where you can spend the night and feel like royalty? … [Read more...]

It’s Better in the Bahamas on Green Turtle Cay

February 6, 2017 By Bob Bales 12 Comments

Green Turtle Cay Bahamas

As the northernmost Cay in the Abacos, Green Turtle Cay is a magical place. Miles of beautiful beaches and gorgeous turquoise water await you at every turn. As the beautiful Bahamians like to say, “All is well.” And truly, when you visit Green Turtle Cay, all is well! … [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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