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Island Life

July 15, 2013 By Bob Bales 14 Comments

Bantayan Island

Every once in while you find a hidden gem, an island where there are not many tourists and you can experience the true island life. I have traveled around a lot in the Philippines and have been to some pretty neat places but when I decided to visit Bantayan Island off the coast of Cebu I found a real gem. There isn’t much here. Not a lot of tourists, no malls, no … [Read more...]

Celebrate the Summer Sailstice

June 10, 2013 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Sailstice 6

Yes you read the headline right. While the Summer Solstice celebrates the first day of Summer on June 21st, the Summer Sailstice celebrates the beginning of the sailing season. This year the 13th annual event will take place on Saturday June 22, 2013. … [Read more...]

Photo of The Week Puerto Galera

April 2, 2012 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

  This is one of the reasons I love to travel. There is nothing better than relaxing on a beach with a cold beer and looking at sights like this. … [Read more...]

Sailing Ships in Puerto Galera

March 1, 2012 By Bob Bales 4 Comments

Puerto Galera Bay

Puerto Galera Philippines in Mindoro is a popular destination for Filipinos and foreigners alike. This shot of the bay shows various sailing vessels docked in the bay next to the Puerto Galera Yacht Club. I recently spent a few days enjoying the island so stay tuned for posts.   … [Read more...]

Badladz Resorts

February 25, 2012 By Bob Bales 13 Comments

Badladz Adventure Resort

The last few days I have been staying at Badladz Adventure Resort and Badladz Beach Resort in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Owners Sean and Mylene Cooney have put together two great locations for travelers to Puerto Galera that cater to both the diving crowd and those that just want to get away and relax. … [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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