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Sports, Adventure, Food and Culture. Reasons to Visit Scottsdale Arizona

November 4, 2017 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

I recently visited Scottsdale Arizona for the Travel Writers Academy Mastermind and Experience Scottsdale was generous enough to provide a short media trip While we were there. Of course, there were no stipulations and all views are my own. … [Read more...]

Things To See And Do In Houston

October 24, 2017 By Bob Bales 3 Comments

Love Houston

Planning a trip to Houston?   Houston is the 4th largest city in the US and full of options for cultural, art, cuisine and activities for both families, solo travelers and those traveling for business.   We teamed up with Expedia.com to bring you an easy guide to the beautiful city of Houston that will make your trip easy and one to remember.   GETTING … [Read more...]

If You Want To Really experience Louisiana You Need to Go Here

October 30, 2016 By Bob Bales 18 Comments

When I was invited to attend a press trip to experience Louisiana courtesy of North Louisiana and Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau’s, highlighting historical sites, I jumped at the chance.   Louisiana is a great place for historic travel. I have always been interested in visiting historical places. Whether it be an old European church or an Spanish fort, I … [Read more...]

Jeepney Art

February 22, 2012 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

Jeepney

What began as converting old US Jeeps into economical mass transit has now turned into one of The Philippines iconic symbols. The various Jeepneys seen around the country can go from the plain to the elaborate. … [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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