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Do I Need A VPN For Traveling?

March 5, 2020 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

VPN FOR TRAVEL

Full disclosure I am an affiliate for the product mentioned and if you buy using the provided link, I get a small commission. Like many people I have read for years about the dangers of using open wi-fi when Traveling but I didn’t do much about it. Today I use a VPN when traveling and also at home. Why use a VPN? It’s simple, it keeps your data safe from prying eyes and … [Read more...]

Why You Need To Get Outdoor Security Cameras

September 23, 2018 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

Color Night Vision

This post is sponsored by Lorex Technology. The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own.  It used to be that the only places with outdoor security cameras were businesses that wanted to protect against theft. Nowadays, you can find them everywhere in public. What's more, an increasing amount of people are installing outdoor security cameras at home for a … [Read more...]

Travel Tips to Survive a Travel Emergency

April 14, 2013 By Bob Bales 7 Comments

Tourists

All types of emergencies can happen while traveling. … [Read more...]

How Safe Are You In The Philippines?

April 19, 2012 By Bob Bales 38 Comments

Manila Security Guard

For Westerners traveling to the Philippines for the first time, one of the things you become immediately aware of is the fact that there are Security Guards everywhere. … [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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