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Looking for the best Luxury Hotel in Kansas City?

June 4, 2016 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

Raphael Hotel Kansas City

I recently had the opportunity to spend a couple of days in Kansas City and the Raphael Hotel was kind enough to offer me accommodations. I have to say whether you are looking for the best Boutique Hotel or the best Luxury Hotel in Kansas City, look no further than the Raphael which is part of the Marriott Autograph Collection. The Raphael is located just a few steps … [Read more...]

A Look at The First College Town in Texas

May 6, 2016 By Bob Bales 26 Comments

Old Baylor University

  When you say College Town what comes to mind? Is it Frat houses all in row throwing beer swilled parties where daddy’s little girl is running around with her shirt over her head? … [Read more...]

The San Jacinto Battleground and Battleship Texas

March 28, 2016 By Bob Bales 24 Comments

Battleship Texas

Since this post was written, the Battleship Texas has been refurbished and moved to Seawolf Park on Galveston Island.   Texas has over 50 State Parks with many being situated on historical sites.  The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site is probably one of the more educational and certainly one of the most important in State history. … [Read more...]

A Unique Museum You Will Want to Return To

February 4, 2016 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

US Armed Forces Museum

Located on the East side of Houston among warehouses and industrial parks sits a unique museum. … [Read more...]

A Day in La Grange Texas

January 26, 2016 By Bob Bales 37 Comments

LaGrange Texas

Most people in Texas, especially those older than 50, can tell you one thing about La Grange. The town is famous for being home to the Chicken Ranch. Now if you’re not familiar with the Chicken Ranch, well it was a somewhat infamous place where ladies entertained men both young and old. Although the activities where illegal, the Chicken Ranch was tolerated and stayed open from … [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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