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7 Stunning Examples Of Beautiful Texas State Parks Where You Can Rent a Cabin

November 18, 2022 By Bob Bales 9 Comments

Palo Duro State Park Cabin

Texas has over 90 State Parks and Nature areas. That’s a lot but not for a state as large as Texas. Although many people love to visit parks and nature areas, some shy at the notion of camping outdoors. When I was a kid we went camping all the time. I still remember pitching camp and cooking outdoors. It was a great experience. Just because you don’t want to sleep in a tent or … [Read more...]

Whiskey 101 For Beginners : 23 Tips To Turn You Into a Pro

November 12, 2022 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

whiskey

Whiskey isn’t just for cowboys bellying up to a bar in a western movie. If you are new to drinking  whiskey then here is a little Whiskey 101 if you will to get you started. … [Read more...]

Grilled Shrimp In Chilmole Sauce A Mayan Food Recipe

May 6, 2019 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Grilled Shrimp in Chilmle Sauce

Full disclosure, I was given complimentary accommodations while attending a travel writers retreat in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The opinions however are all mine The Mayan civilization originated around 2600 B.C. and were a dominate power in the areas of what is today the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras before starting to decline 3000 years … [Read more...]

How To Have A Guys Weekend In Irving Texas

April 22, 2019 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

Mustangs at Las Colinas

The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving however all opinions are mine Sometimes guys have to get away from everything, be with their friends and just have a guy’s weekend. Whether it is their brothers from when they were in the military, old college buddies, bachelor party or just a bunch of friends a guy’s weekend can be just what the doctored … [Read more...]

Whiskey Tasting in Austin

October 1, 2018 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Whiskey Tasting

I recently was invited to attend a whiskey tasting in Austin Texas sponsored by Whiskies of the World. Whiskies of the World sponsors six whiskey tasting events throughout the year in California, Texas and Georgia and showcases what else but whiskies from around the world along with local distillers from the surrounding area where the events take place. For those that have … [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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