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Send us Fan Mail 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 Battlegro...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Op...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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 Islan...

Send us Fan Mail 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 u...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Tu...

Send us Fan Mail  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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fr...