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Bob Bales
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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.

  1. Travel Like A Local Or How To Be A Modern Day Explorer

    3D AGO

    Travel Like A Local Or How To Be A Modern Day Explorer

    Send us a text What if your best travel memories aren’t on any list? We dig into the difference between moving through a place and letting a place move through you, with practical tips to shift from tourist to explorer. Instead of racing to landmarks, we talk about landing light, walking slow, and using your senses—smell, sound, and small cues—to find the real city living between the sights. 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

    34 min
  2. Do I Need Travel Insurance for My Trip? What the Fine Print Really Means

    NOV 7

    Do I Need Travel Insurance for My Trip? What the Fine Print Really Means

    Send us a text Ever wondered if you need travel insurance and just what it covers? We break down when travel insurance is worth it and plenty of real-world detail, so you can decide what to buy, when to buy it, and how to make it pay when things go sideways 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

    40 min
  3. Aurora Texas Mystery: The Curious Story Behind the Legend of Ned

    OCT 31

    Aurora Texas Mystery: The Curious Story Behind the Legend of Ned

    Send us a text A strange 1897 newspaper report turns Aurora, Texas into a place with a curious story, a lasting legend and a mysterious visitor named Ned. We weigh thin evidence against rich folklore, then share nearby spots to explore if you go chase the story yourself. 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

    22 min
  4. 6 Texas Road Trip Stops With History, Culture, and Bloodsucking Creatures

    OCT 24

    6 Texas Road Trip Stops With History, Culture, and Bloodsucking Creatures

    Send us a text We map a six-stop Southeast Texas loop where Texas independence, immigrant craft, Spanish missions, and small-town museums meet rivers, saloons, and a famously strange cryptid. The route works as a long weekend or a slow, weeklong wander with time to linger and learn. 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

    34 min
  5. Why Abilene Kansas Was Voted The Best Small Town To Visit

    OCT 17

    Why Abilene Kansas Was Voted The Best Small Town To Visit

    Send us a text We trace Abilene, Kansas from a Chisholm Trail boomtown to Eisenhower’s hometown, stopping for a mansion wired by Edison, a Greyhound Hall of Fame greeting, a 1901 carousel ride, and a back-room chocolate secret. History, food, trains, murals, and small-town charm deliver a trip worth planning. 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

    27 min

  6. OCT 10

    Think Travel Is Too Expensive? Here’s Why That’s Just a Myth

    Send us a text Think travel demands deep pockets? We push back with a road-tested guide to seeing more while spending less. We challenge the idea that travel is only for big budgets, using a lifetime of road trips, points strategies, and common-sense choices to show how to see more for less. From camp stoves to tram rides, we trade luxury for stories and keep the wonder intact. 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

    21 min
  7. Louisiana River Parishes Why Every Traveler Should Explore at Least Once

    OCT 3

    Louisiana River Parishes Why Every Traveler Should Explore at Least Once

    Send us a text We head upriver from New Orleans to explore Louisiana’s River Parishes—where grand oaks, Creole stories, and a rare tobacco aged in whiskey barrels share a landscape with gators, smokehouses, and a 1950s drive-in. History isn’t erased here; it’s told plainly, tasted slowly, and easy to reach. Please hit that like or subscribe button When I do up the show notes for this podcast and and I do the transcript, I will put a link to a blog post I wrote about the area, if you're interested in learning more. 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

    39 min
  8. How a Notorious Dutch Conman Became the Namesake of a Texas Town

    JUL 10

    How a Notorious Dutch Conman Became the Namesake of a Texas Town

    Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when a con man's legacy becomes a cornerstone of state history? The story of this Texas town unravels like a frontier thriller – complete with embezzlement, assumed identities, and a silver-tongued fugitive who changed the course of Texas settlement. Meet Philip Hendrik Nering Bögel, a Dutch tax collector who fled Europe after stealing 250,000 guilders in 1793. 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

    15 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Bob Bales
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Traveling Fool
  • Show Website
    The Traveling Fool