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Strange and Wacky Travel Destinations Part 1

March 27, 2011 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

If you have done much traveling you have undoubtedly come across at least one weird, strange or wacky location. You know the place. It's the one that made you wonder, "What were these people thinking"? And they are everywhere if you look hard enough. But I am proud to say that I believe we in the US have more than any other country. That doesn't mean we have a monopoly by any … [Read more...]

Retire in Paradise

March 25, 2011 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

Paradise

Anyone who has traveled has at one time had that thought pop into their head, "I could live here". … [Read more...]

Travel Tips

March 23, 2011 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

There are a lot of places where you can get tips on getting through the airport and dreaded security screening. Instead I am going to try and focus on some other ideas to help in making your trip a little easier and more comfortable. 1.       First on the list is checking to see what the situation is like in the country you are visiting. Unfortunately in today’s world there … [Read more...]

10 Rules for Travel

March 18, 2011 By Bob Bales 12 Comments

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

If I came into your home and complained that the food was terrible, the place is not that nice and you aren’t very bright, then you would throw me out and be justified. … [Read more...]

The Fools Travels

March 17, 2011 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

I like to travel. I like seeing new places. Places I have never been, off the beaten path. Even at the big tourist locations, London, Prague, Cancun, Manila or wherever I always like to wander around away from the tourist traps. Of course you have to be aware your surroundings, but I have never felt threatened or worried about where I was. Well, except one time in London. Maybe … [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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