Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Summary Tucked away in the northwest corner of South Carolina, Oconee County reveals itself as an undiscovered treasure where natural beauty intertwines with captivating history. As I wandered through this Blue Ridge Mountain paradise, I uncovered the poignant legend of Issaquena, a brave Choctaw maiden who risked … [Read more...]
From Kansas City to Palawan: Forgotten Stories of Valor
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Summary Every monument tells a story. Every museum preserves voices that might otherwise be forgotten. As a veteran who served for two decades, I've always been drawn to military history – not for political reasons, but because these sites connect us to our shared human experience.From the moment you step into the … [Read more...]
Exploring The Cajun Capitol Of Texas
I was hosted for this visit by Visit Port Arthur Tucked away in the far Southeast corner of the State of Texas lies Port Arthur, otherwise known as the Cajun Capitol of Texas. When I say the far corner of the State, I mean it. It is just a bridge crossing away from Louisiana. Port Arthur Texas traces its founding to 1895 when railroad magnate Arthur E. Stilwell … [Read more...]
20 Underrated Historic Spots in Texas for Curious Travelers
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi, and welcome to the Traveling Fool, the show where we explore the most intriguing aspects of travel, culture, and history. I'm your host, Bob Bales, and today we are covering 20 historic sites in Texas that are often overlooked. These aren't the big names like The Alamo or San Jacinto that draw big … [Read more...]
15 Reasons Visitors Bureaus Are a Traveler’s Best Friend
Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Hi and welcome to the Traveling Fool podcast, the show that talks about travel destinations, the history, culture and people of those destinations, along with travel tips and news. I'm Bob Bales, and today we're talking about something simple but often overlooked, why every traveler should stop by the … [Read more...]
