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A History Lovers Guide To St Augustine Florida

January 25, 2021 By Bob Bales 6 Comments

My stay in St Augustine was hosted by the CVB. This article contains affiliate links. St Augustine Florida is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Continental United States, the city oozes history. Founded in 1565, St Augustine is a history lovers paradise. It seems everywhere you turn there is something old. I’m not talking about your grandmother old, I’m talking … [Read more...]

Isabela’s Bar Cuba A Unique Cigar Bar With Something For Everyone

January 18, 2021 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

My stay in St Augustine was hosted by the CVB. This article contains affiliate links. I love meeting new people when I travel. I also love cigars and a good cigar shop, so when I found out about Isabela’s Bar Cuba in St Augustine Florida, I had to visit. Located in St Augustine’s historic district, Isabela’s Bar Cuba is more than just a cigar bar, but more … [Read more...]

The Collector Inn the Perfect Luxury Escape in St Augustine Florida

November 30, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

My stay in St Augustine was hosted by the CVB. This article contains affiliate links. For those looking for the perfect luxury escape in St Augustine Florida, The Collector Inn offers exceptional quality, first rate service along with a unique and memorable stay. St Augustine Florida is a historic city and The Collector Inn is a historic property comprising of nine … [Read more...]

Luxury Found in Fort Lauderdale: The Pillars Hotel

July 30, 2019 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

The following is a sponsored post courtesy of  The Pillars Hotel, accommodations were provided for review. All opinions are those of the writer. Photos taken by Jim Hill Fort Lauderdale Florida is known as the "Venice of America" because of its vast canal system that runs through the city. You can explore the waterways by water taxi, which acts much like a "hop-on, hop-off" … [Read more...]

How To Spend 48 hours in Punta Gorda Florida: A Weekend Itinerary 

June 27, 2019 By Bob Bales 22 Comments

Manasota Key Beach

I was hosted in Punta Gorda by the CVB. There are affiliate links in this article. The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Punta Gorda Florida however all opinions are mine A couple of times per year I head out with a group of guys from the group MenWhoBlog. We go somewhere for a few days for a guy’s trip. So far, I have been to Nevada, where we indulged in a local … [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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