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The Traveling Fool Episode 5/ Bantayan Island Philippines

March 10, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Bantayan Island Philippines

Listen on Stitcher Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts 10 Mar 2020: Episode 5 / Bantayan Island Philippines A short ferry ride off the coast of Cebu lies Bantayan Island with its beautiful beaches and laid back island life. Bantayan Island is a place where you can enjoy island life as it was meant to be without the crowds.     00:15 Show Intro     03:13 Island … [Read more...]

15 Off The Beaten Path Destinations Revealed by Travel Bloggers

February 20, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Olomouc Czech Republic_Veronika TravelGeekery

I love finding places off the beaten path. You know, those places where there just isn’t a lot of tourists. Not because of any higher calling or because I think I am some kind of cutting edge traveler that knows more than anyone else. I like it because I just like exploring destinations. I like finding those places off the beaten path because I find it easier to strike up a … [Read more...]

Do You Want A Unique Travel Experience? Try A Homestay

June 7, 2017 By Bob Bales 13 Comments

Nepal

Don’t you just love it when people tell you the best way to travel and see places? Like their way is the only way to truly experience a place. Well, I won’t do that but I will say that this was the highlight of a recent trip I took and tell you what it was like for me. … [Read more...]

Exploring the Offbeat Side of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

July 13, 2016 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

Every foreign visitor to Indonesia that escapes Bali inevitably passes through Yogyakarta. Located in central Java, the city is right on the tourist trail in between the chaos of Jakarta and the pristine beauty of Bali. It is also widely recognized as the cultural capital of this sprawling archipelago. Added bonus: it is also the cheapest city in Indonesia in terms of food, … [Read more...]

Ten Things To Consider Before You Rent That Scooter On Vacation

August 6, 2015 By Bob Bales 7 Comments

Scooter Vacation

If you have spent any time traveling in SE Asia, coastal towns in Europe, or just about anywhere abroad you have probably had the urge to rent a scooter or motorbike. … [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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