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40 Places In Texas You Need to Visit Besides The Alamo

November 23, 2022 By Bob Bales 41 Comments

While the number one tourist attraction in Texas is The Alamo, there are a lot of other places that you may have never heard of. You might know of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso, but do you know about some of the most fun and interesting places in the state? … [Read more...]

Things to do in El Paso Texas

January 30, 2019 By Bob Bales 33 Comments

El Paso sign

This post by RV Share The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own. If you are looking for things to do in El Paso, you’re in luck. From historic sites and museums to outdoor activities and of course the great food there is something for everyone.  … [Read more...]

Concordia Cemetery, El Paso’s Boot Hill

January 8, 2018 By Bob Bales 7 Comments

Boot Hill El Paso Texas

It might seem a little strange to visit a cemetery when traveling but sometimes you can learn a lot about a place, its history and people. Concordia Cemetery in El Paso is just such a place. … [Read more...]

Exploring The El Paso Mission Trail

December 11, 2017 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

Ysleta Mission exterior El Paso Texas

When you talk about old Spanish Missions in Texas, most people think about The Alamo, The Mission trail in San Antonio or the Goliad Missions however the very first missions in Texas were established in El Paso. A tour of the El Paso Mission Trail can reveal some beautiful artwork and history. … [Read more...]

I’m From Texas, What Country Are You From?

June 8, 2015 By Bob Bales 12 Comments

Howdy, I'm from Texas. More than one Texan has spoken those words. … [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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