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5 Reasons to Visit Auckland, New Zealand

December 22, 2011 By Bob Bales 7 Comments

Some top tips for choosing this North Island hotspot  New Zealand has grown in stature as a holiday destination in recent decades.  Thanks in part to the availability of cheap flights, it’s rapidly developing its status on the world stage as a unique travel destination. With the help of Lord of the Rings movies, comedy exports Flight of the Concords as well as the … [Read more...]

Insurance Inaccuracies travel insurance

December 22, 2011 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

If you're spending hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds on a great holiday, the extra cost of travel insurance might seem like an extra burden, and one that you could do without. In fact, you might be one of the people who believe that it's both expensive, and unnecessary – you would, then, be wrong on both counts. … [Read more...]

Wineries In Texas

December 21, 2011 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

Heading West on Highway 290 from Austin Texas you enter the Texas Hill Country. A scenic drive that is full of rolling hills, creeks, wildlife and large Texas ranches. You still see cowboys on horseback large open areas full of scrub brush, mesquite trees and windmills. … [Read more...]

What If It Was Your Family?

December 19, 2011 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

This article was originally published in Dec 2011 in response to a Massive Typhoon that hit The Philippine Islands. Thank you to everyone that donated in support of the disaster. I have since decided to keep this post as a stand alone page to continue to bring awareness. The Philippines gets several typhoons a year with massive devastation. The resulting destruction always … [Read more...]

Zwinger Palace

December 18, 2011 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

This photo was taken in 2007 on a day trip to Dresden from Prague. The Zwinger Palace in Dresden Germany was commissioned to be built for Augustus the Strong. he wanted something to rival Versailles, which he had visited. The palace was opened in 1719 for the marriage of Prince Frederick Augustus. Later galleries were added and today hold masterpieces, weapons and armor … [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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