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Holiday on the Wild Side: Unusual Stops in California’s Alexander Valley

January 23, 2019 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

Jordan Winery California

The following is a sponsored post California’s rich wine region is perennially popular with travelers both in-state and out for good reason. Its lush, hilly landscapes are beautiful to behold, good food and drink are plentiful, and the living is easy and pleasant. If you hesitate from visiting this region because you think it is one cookie-cutter winery tour after another, … [Read more...]

The Original Las Vegas: Time-Travel Back 100 Years

November 23, 2018 By Bob Bales 10 Comments

Las Vegas New Mexico

The following is a guest post by Joeann Fossland. Check out her bio at the end.   When we called my savvy 8 year old granddaughter and told her we were in Las Vegas, New Mexico…she said, “No, Grandma, Las Vegas is in California!” Her directional instincts were right for the better known Las Vegas….But, the original Las Vegas is located in northeast of New Mexico, 65 … [Read more...]

Washington State’s North Cascade Loop

October 31, 2018 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Cascade Loop Washington State

The following is a guest post from Susan Stephens, check out her bio at the end. The cascade loop in Washington will bring you back to basics. You will gain a new appreciation for “leaving the grid”, for putting away your phone and just being in the moment. Out in the Pacific Northwest wilderness, the untouchable beauty of the Cascades will inspire you to rely on your own … [Read more...]

How To Get Started With Travel Hacking

September 2, 2018 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Travel Hacking

This post is sponsored by Lexington Law. The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own.  Travel hacking has been around for a long time but has gained popularity in recent years.  What is travel hacking? Well it isn't some illegal activity done by a computer whiz in an undisclosed location. Simply put, travel hacking is using existing programs to obtain free or … [Read more...]

7 Remarkable Cultural Sites You Need To See In Kathmandu Nepal

June 21, 2018 By Bob Bales 15 Comments

Buddha Statue at Swaymbhunath Stupa-

I recently had an opportunity to visit Nepal as an invited delegate for the Himalayan Travel Conference. The trip was hosted by Nepal Ministry of Culture Tourism and Aviation and sponsored by Nepal Tourism, the Nepal Chapter of PATA and numerous other sponsors.   Kathmandu Nepal is home to remarkable cultural sites. To many in the West, Kathmandu and Nepal in general are exotic … [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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