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The Traveling Fool

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 news about travel and tourism to make your trip a little easier, cheaper and more memorable.

Episodes

Solo Travel Myths

Send us a text 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 [email protected] You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedIn Instagram...

Sep 09, 202311 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Ft Benton Montana, Old West Gunfights, A Mustachioed Madame and a Loyal Dog

Send us a text 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 FaceBook Twitter LinkedIn Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you edi...

Oct 05, 20207 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Goliad Texas A Jewel on The Texas Independence Trail

Send us a text 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 Presidio La Bahia Fannin Battleground The Angel of Goliad Goliad Paddling Trail Goliad State Park Goliad Market Days Market House Museum ...

Sep 07, 20209 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Uvalde Texas Home to Politicians, Outlaws and Actors

Send us a text 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 Garner Field Uvalde Grand Opera House Drive Tanks Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes . You can sign up for my email list Podc...

Sep 01, 202010 minSeason 2Ep. 7

The Traveling Fool Episode 6 / The Town Named After a Drunk

Send us a text 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 [email protected] You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedIn Instagram...

Aug 24, 20206 minEp. 6

Episode 5 / Bantayan Island Philippines

Send us a text 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, Bantayan Island Philippines · 06:02 Bantayan City · 09:00 Virgin Beach, Bantayan Island · 09:36 Mangrove Eco Park · 11:13 Holy Week 1...

Mar 10, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The Traveling Fool Episode 4/ Palawan Military Museum

Send us a text 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 successful military rescue operation in us history. 00:18 Show intro 02:09 Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum 05:59 POW Massacre at ...

Mar 03, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The Traveling Fool Episode 3 / Newman's Castle

Send us a text 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 episode Matt’s Flight’s Free Trial Newman's Castle Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. You can sign up for my email list P...

Feb 25, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 3

The Traveling Fool Episode 2 / Pilsen Czech Republic

Send us a text 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 Underground Tunnels · 06:14 Cathedral of St Bartholomew · 06:47 Museum of West Bohemia · 08:16 General George S. Patton Memorial Museu...

Feb 18, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 2

The Traveling Fool Episode 1 / Tips To Traveling Off The Beaten Path

Send us a text 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 destination. Here are 7 Tips to Traveling Off The Beaten Path. · 00:31 Show Intro · 04:31 Tip 1 Get out and walk · 06:51 Talk to the locals · 07...

Feb 11, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Traveling Fool / Trailer

Send us a text 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 email I would love to hear from you [email protected] You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social med...

Jan 24, 20201 min
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