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Things To See And Do In Kansas City

August 24, 2016 By Bob Bales 27 Comments

Mention the place and a lot of people immediately think of BBQ but there is a lot of things to see and do in Kansas City. Headed to Kansas City? Read the reviews of Hotels on Trip Advisor Kansas City has the distinction of being one of the cities that exists in two states. Straddling the border of Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City history dates to 1821 when Frenchman … [Read more...]

I Respect Your Position But You Are Crazy

July 19, 2016 By Bob Bales 34 Comments

fighting couple

Even though I respect your position I think you are crazy. People have different opinions and emotions can run deep when a person feels that what they believe in is being attacked. Whether it be your favorite sports team or your stance on political issues people passionately defend their choices. I have to admit I am no different, so knowing I might disenfranchise a certain … [Read more...]

Exploring the Offbeat Side of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

July 13, 2016 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

Every foreign visitor to Indonesia that escapes Bali inevitably passes through Yogyakarta. Located in central Java, the city is right on the tourist trail in between the chaos of Jakarta and the pristine beauty of Bali. It is also widely recognized as the cultural capital of this sprawling archipelago. Added bonus: it is also the cheapest city in Indonesia in terms of food, … [Read more...]

The San Gabriel House

July 11, 2016 By Bob Bales 24 Comments

Historic Home

There is a reason why The San Gabriel House Bed and Breakfast in Georgetown Texas consistently receives high marks in on line guest reviews. The rooms are comfortable, beautifully appointed and the owners Dee and Neil Rapp are great hosts. Having traveled all over the world, I have stayed at everything from 5 star hotels, condos and apartment rentals, guesthouses and … [Read more...]

The Day I Met Ray

July 5, 2016 By Bob Bales 15 Comments

As I pulled up to the gas station I noticed the sign stating “not much to see, but what you hear makes up for it”. I soon discovered why. One of the best things about travel is not the sights you see, but the people you meet and the things you experience on the trip. I have often advocated getting of the “tourist path”, in other words don’t limit yourself to just the … [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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