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Battlefields to Beachfronts: Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan Adventure

March 11, 2024 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

FT Gaines

Alabama has 53 miles of coastline and Gulf Shores/Orange Beach has some of the most beautiful beaches on the Gulf Coast and in the United States. It is no wonder why so many people travel to the area to enjoy the waters, resorts and the many things to do. The Alabama coastline was a popular place 160 years ago as well, only for a different reason. Mobile Alabama is only 55 … [Read more...]

Local Favorites: 9 Wichita Restaurants Loved by Locals

September 22, 2023 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

When Visit Wichita invited me to come and check out Wichita Kansas, I told them that I wanted to check out some local Wichita restaurants. I always like to visit the local cafés and restaurants when I travel because after all, you can visit a chain restaurant anytime. Why go to McDonalds or Starbucks when you can eat at a local burger joint that’s been in business for years or … [Read more...]

Uncover the Hidden Gems in Wichita Kansas: Unveiling the 17 Best Things to Do

September 4, 2023 By Bob Bales 8 Comments

My trip to Wichita was hosted by Visit Wichita  I am always looking for new and interesting places to travel to, so when I had the opportunity to visit Wichita Kansas I jumped at the chance. I had only visited Kansas one time before this trip and that was a detour to Coffeyville Kansas, location of the notorious Dalton Gang bank robbery attempt, while on a road … [Read more...]

Discover Wichita: From the B29 Doc to Aviation Marvels in the Air Capital of the World

July 13, 2023 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

B-29 Superfortress Doc

My trip to Wichita Kansas was sponsored by Visit Wichita but all thoughts are my own. I took a trip to Wichita Kansas and was looking forward to checking out the town since I had heard it was an interesting place with a lot to see and do. What I didn’t know until I arrived was that Wichita has the title of being the Air Capital of the World. I knew about Wichita … [Read more...]

The Museum of World Treasures in Wichita Kansas an Amazing Venue

June 30, 2023 By Bob Bales 3 Comments

Museum of World Treasures Wichita Kansas

My trip to Wichita Kansas was sponsored by Visit Wichita but all opinions are my own. There may be affiliate links in the article. I love history, and when I travel, I am always interested in the history of the places I visit. I have also always been interested in military history. Now when I tell people this, I usually hear something like “We have a great museum you need … [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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