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5 Best Day Trips From Houston Texas To Escape The Rat Race

December 2, 2021 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

This post contains affiliate links The Houston area has a lot to offer such as great restaurants, museums, historic districts, the Johnson Space Center and Galveston Island is close by, but it can also be a rat race for those that live there. Taking a day trip or weekend getaway from Houston is one way to escape the traffic, crowds and everything else that makes living in or … [Read more...]

15 Small Towns In Texas You Need To Visit

April 20, 2021 By Bob Bales 3 Comments

small towns in Texas

The following article contains affiliate links. Small towns in Texas offer visitors the ability to get away from the big cities and enjoy the slower paced country life. However, that doesn’t mean just sitting in a rocking chair and watching the cars go by. Texas small cities have a lot to offer. From wineries, fine art, rare book stores, unique museums, great food and … [Read more...]

Cavalry Court by Valencia Group a Unique Hotel In College Station Texas

April 3, 2021 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Cavalry Court College Station Texas

My trip to College Station was sponsored by Visit College Station  and may contain affiliate links Whether you call it a boutique hotel or theme hotel Cavalry Court by Valencia Group is a cool concept hotel in College Station. The hotel sits on about 4 acres in the back portion of Century Square and across the street from its sister hotel The George. The Cavalry … [Read more...]

The Milton Parker Home a True Texas Bed and Breakfast in Bryan Texas

March 22, 2021 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

I visited Bryan Texas as a guest of Destination Bryan. Some of the links in this article may  contain affiliate links. The Milton Parker Home Bed and Breakfast is a historic home in Bryan Texas built in 1885. Milton Parker, a wealthy Brazos Valley landowner active in commerce, banking and real estate along with his wife Molly, built the house as their “town” … [Read more...]

Catalena Hatters in Bryan Texas Makers of Quality Custom Hats

March 14, 2021 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

I visited Bryan Texas as a guest of Destination Bryan. Some of the links in this article may  contain affiliate links. Custom hat maker Catalena Hatters in Bryan Texas has been in business since 1983. Started by Sammy Catalena and his wife Carolyn, the business is now run by son Scott Catalena. Since 1865 when John B Stetson invented the “Boss of the Plains” hat, … [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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