Eager to embark on an adventure that takes you off the beaten path? Prepare to be armed with an extensive toolbox of road trip planning strategies. From the comfort of our studio, we take you through every aspect of road trip preparation, from prepping your vehicle to planning your route. Not only will we cover the basics, but also dive into how to…

Why do small towns often hold the most intriguing histories? What if secrets of famous figures from the past are just waiting to be uncovered in places many people overlook? Join me, Bob Bales, on a journey to an unsuspecting place that's been home to supermodels, outlaws, and even the King of Rock and Roll himself. That's right, we're heading to t…

The Traveling Fool Episode 14 / How To Make Memorable Moments On Your Trip Without Spending A Lot Ever dreamt of embarking on unforgettable travels without emptying your wallet? In this episode I talk about how to make your trip memorable without breaking the bank. I'll share stories of simple and inexpensive experiences that turned out to be the m…

Ever dreamed of escaping to a tropical paradise that requires no passport for Americans to visit? Your dream is about to become a reality as we journey to the United States Virgin Islands, the overlooked treasure often eclipsed by Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Join your host, Bob Bales, as he peels back the layers of the islands' rich history, from Chris…

More and more tourists are behaving badly. Wether it is defacing historic properties, disrepecting cultures or putting themselves and others in danger. Is it because of likes on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook or are they just plain morons? Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you ed…

Tips for traveling solo. Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedIn InstagramBy Bob Bales

Solo travel myths and misconceptions Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedIn InstagramBy Bob Bales

Ft Benton Montana is known as the birthplace of Montana. This beautiful town is a great place to visit and it has quite a History. Resources Mentioned in this episode: Historic Ft Benton The story of Shep The Grand Union Hotel Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. You can sign up for my email list Podcast Link Follow me on social media Fa…

A lot of people have heard about the Alamo in Texas where close to 200 defenders held off 4,000 Mexican troops for 13 days before falling. Few people outside of Texas have heard of Goliad, which played a huge part in Texas history. List of people and resources mentioned in the episode The Alamo Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga Pr…

Uvalde Texas is a small country town that has quite a history. Uvalde is also home to Outlaws, Politicians, and Actors. List of people and resources mentioned in the episode Tom O’Folliard King Fisher The Newton Gang Dolph Briscoe John Nance Garner Dale Evans Matthew McConaughey Garner House Museum Dolph Briscoe Art Collection Aviation Museum at Ga…

In this episode, we will tell you about a town that was once one of the richest towns in America. Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedIn Instagram…

March 10, 2020 Bob Bales 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 life · 04:35 Sante Fe…

3 March 2020: The Traveling Fool Episode 4/ Palawan Military Museum The island of Palawan in the Philippines is the site of the Palawan Military Museum, officially known as the Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum. In 1944 an incident occurred at the POW camp which would lead to a dramatic rescue that is still heralded as the most successf…

25 Feb 2020: The Traveling Fool Episode 3 / Newman’s Castle Take one man who loves history and castles. Let him dream about being a King and give him a little inspiration and you have Newman’s Castle. · 00:20 Show Intro · 01:17 Matts Flights · 02:30 Newman’s Bakery · 03:15 Newman’s Castle · 07:34 Bellville Texas · List of resources mentioned in the…

18 Feb 2020: The Traveling Fool Episode 2 / Pilsen, Czech Republic The town of Pilsen in the Czech Republic is about 100 km from the tourist mecca of Prague. Only about one and a half hours by train from Prague, you can escape the crowds and explore a great town with quite a history. · 00:05 Show Intro · 03:06 Pilsner Urquell Brewery · 05:26 Pilsen…

11 Feb 2020: The Traveling Fool Episode 1 / Tips To Traveling Off The Tourist Path You don’t have to pay a tour company an exorbitant amount of money to give you a manufactured experience or travel to the depths of the Amazon to travel off the beaten path. You just need to channel your inner explorer and adjust how you travel at your next destinati…

Trailer for The Traveling Fool Podcast. Traveling off the tourist path. Talking about those places most tourists just don't know about because, well, nobody ever told them. Also travel tips and general information to make your trip a little easier, cheaper and more memorable. Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an e…

It's Christmas in February and while SoCal thinks it's spring, we're reminding everyone in The Golden State that winter does exist out there... somewhere. We talk our favorite Christmas movies, Batman Xmas stories, and put on our first ever Bat Fan Christmas Special!!By The Bat Fan Show

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