The Traveling Fool

7 Stunning Examples Of Beautiful Texas State Parks Where You Can Rent a Cabin

Bob Bales — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Texas has over 90 State Parks and Nature areas. That’s a lot but not for a state as large as Texas. Although many people love to visit parks and nature areas, some shy at the notion of camping outdoors. When I was a kid we went camping all the time. I still remember pitching camp […]

Whiskey 101 For Beginners : 23 Tips To Turn You Into a Pro

Bob Bales — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:00:52 +0000

Whiskey isn’t just for cowboys bellying up to a bar in a western movie. If you are new to drinking whiskey then here is a little Whiskey 101 if you will to get you started. If you haven’t noticed there has been an explosion in the whiskey business lately. First came craft beers and now […]

Grilled Shrimp In Chilmole Sauce A Mayan Food Recipe

Bob Bales — Mon, 06 May 2019 19:23:31 +0000

Full disclosure, I was given complimentary accommodations while attending a travel writers retreat in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The opinions however are all mine The Mayan civilization originated around 2600 B.C. and were a dominate power in the areas of what is today the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras before starting to […]

How To Have A Guys Weekend In Irving Texas

Bob Bales — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:26:43 +0000

The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving however all opinions are mine Sometimes guys have to get away from everything, be with their friends and just have a guy’s weekend. Whether it is their brothers from when they were in the military, old college buddies, bachelor party or just a bunch of […]

Whiskey Tasting in Austin

Bob Bales — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:25:21 +0000

I recently was invited to attend a whiskey tasting in Austin Texas sponsored by Whiskies of the World. Whiskies of the World sponsors six whiskey tasting events throughout the year in California, Texas and Georgia and showcases what else but whiskies from around the world along with local distillers from the surrounding area where the […]