The Traveling Fool

by Bob Bales

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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Left for Dead, How One Texas Ranger Became A Legend

Send us Fan MailWounded, no food, no water, no weapon. A young Texas Ranger wakes up on the ground near the Nueces River, realizes everyone has left h...

•May 8, 2026

From Tiny Eden Texas To D-Day Glory And A College Town Worth Visiting

Send us Fan MailA lot of towns get remembered for a stadium or a slogan. Bryan-College Station deserves to be remembered for a man most people can’t n...

15m

•May 1, 2026

How a Small Texas Town Became Famous for the Most Unofficial Attraction Ever

Send us Fan MailA small Texas town holds one of the most improbable American legends: a tightly run brothel that fed families during the Depression, h...

31m

•Apr 3, 2026

The Most Important 2026 Travel Trends You Need to Know

Send us Fan MailWe map the biggest travel shifts for 2026 using real search data, from spontaneous short escapes and small-town storytelling to purpos...

24m

•Dec 26, 2025

Corsicana Texas, World Famous Bakery, One Legged Daredevil and a Reel Cop

Send us Fan MailA quiet Texas town with a world-famous sweet tooth, a high-wire legend, and an oil claim that rewrote state history—Corsicana packs mo...

23m

•Dec 19, 2025

Incredible man Born in 1700s, Died in 1900s: Was He Really That Old?

Send us Fan MailWe chase the disputed lifespan of Isaac Brock from headstone to census record, then turn a myth hunt into a smart Waco travel plan. Be...

22m

•Dec 12, 2025