Highlights of France
The good times keep on rolling. My mother and I’s Grand Tour arrived in France. We spent 23 days exploring this fabled nation. We covered virtually the entire country, eating and drinking well the entire time. Here are some of the highlights: Food: 1) Exoticness. The French ...
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Hola! I was an ordinary guy from mid-sized town outside Seattle, Washington. In 2005, a life-long friend introduced me to the awesomeness which is long-term, unscripted travel - aka "the road". I've been addicted ever since. Traveling has changed my life. It has broadened my understanding of humanity. It has provided rich friendships and incredible memories. Traveling has turned me into a risk-taker. Most excitedly, it has made me one helluva dancer. Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary travel. My name is Evan Terry Forbes, and I want you to read my stories.
Word Association Game For Travelers
I like to play a word association game with travelers. Say a nationality. Reply with the first adjective that comes to mind. Experiences, events, and people have all shaped everyone’s perception differently. Here were some of my responses. Irish – Talkative Italian – Expressive Americans – ...
Read More Hola! I was an ordinary guy from mid-sized town outside Seattle, Washington. In 2005, a life-long friend introduced me to the awesomeness which is long-term, unscripted travel - aka "the road". I've been addicted ever since. Traveling has changed my life. It has broadened my understanding of humanity. It has provided rich friendships and incredible memories. Traveling has turned me into a risk-taker. Most excitedly, it has made me one helluva dancer. Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary travel. My name is Evan Terry Forbes, and I want you to read my stories.
Highlights of Italy
Spending 25 days in Italy has been fantastic. It’s something about the small cars and even smaller shots of espresso; the over-generous portions of food and good-looking people. I thought I would like Italy – but I loved it. Here are some of the highlights. Food: 1) Aperitivo ...
Read More Hola! I was an ordinary guy from mid-sized town outside Seattle, Washington. In 2005, a life-long friend introduced me to the awesomeness which is long-term, unscripted travel - aka "the road". I've been addicted ever since. Traveling has changed my life. It has broadened my understanding of humanity. It has provided rich friendships and incredible memories. Traveling has turned me into a risk-taker. Most excitedly, it has made me one helluva dancer. Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary travel. My name is Evan Terry Forbes, and I want you to read my stories.
3 Things That Cyprus Teaches Us
We just left Cyprus. My mom accepted a house-sitting assignment there from a lovely English expat couple. They traveled back to Britain for two weeks while we cared for their villa and 8 cats. The situation was ideal for us. Cyprus’ 70 degrees and dry ...
Read More Hola! I was an ordinary guy from mid-sized town outside Seattle, Washington. In 2005, a life-long friend introduced me to the awesomeness which is long-term, unscripted travel - aka "the road". I've been addicted ever since. Traveling has changed my life. It has broadened my understanding of humanity. It has provided rich friendships and incredible memories. Traveling has turned me into a risk-taker. Most excitedly, it has made me one helluva dancer. Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary travel. My name is Evan Terry Forbes, and I want you to read my stories.
Wales – A Great Decision
A travel update from mum. Ten days after concluding our house sitting assignment in Shropshire, we would fly to Cyprus. Ten days all to ourselves and without a plan of what to do. There were a great many possibilities. We had already spent a week in ...
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Following Russell Wilson Around The World
This article was posted on the Seattle Times. An underdog quarterback is the perfect hero to bring prominence to an obscure sports city. I’ve been excited about this 5’10” 5/8 undersized quarterback named Russell Wilson since he was the 75th pick last year’s draft. This too-small ...
Read More Hola! I was an ordinary guy from mid-sized town outside Seattle, Washington. In 2005, a life-long friend introduced me to the awesomeness which is long-term, unscripted travel - aka "the road". I've been addicted ever since. Traveling has changed my life. It has broadened my understanding of humanity. It has provided rich friendships and incredible memories. Traveling has turned me into a risk-taker. Most excitedly, it has made me one helluva dancer. Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary travel. My name is Evan Terry Forbes, and I want you to read my stories.
House Sitting In An English Cottage
House Sitting in an English Cottage For a person like me who loves Dickens, Bronte, Austen, and Christie, the opportunity to stay in an English cottage for the holidays is irresistible. I actually prayed when I responded to the house sitter request on Trusted Housesitters ...
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First Stop: London
We have arrived in London. Both Evan and my flights were long and tiring. Mine, however, was comfortable. I am a new fan of Icelandaire. The seats had both plenty of leg room and seat space. Even wedged between 2 men from Seattle to Iceland ...
Read More Hola! I was an ordinary guy from mid-sized town outside Seattle, Washington. In 2005, a life-long friend introduced me to the awesomeness which is long-term, unscripted travel - aka "the road". I've been addicted ever since. Traveling has changed my life. It has broadened my understanding of humanity. It has provided rich friendships and incredible memories. Traveling has turned me into a risk-taker. Most excitedly, it has made me one helluva dancer. Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary travel. My name is Evan Terry Forbes, and I want you to read my stories.
Europe 2013: Here’s The Plan
I’m sitting in Guatemala’s International Airport waiting to board a flight to London. The feeling of my passport pressed between my fingers while listening to House music has me so fired up that I can hardly sit still. The Latina grandmother sitting next to me must think ...
Read More Hola! I was an ordinary guy from mid-sized town outside Seattle, Washington. In 2005, a life-long friend introduced me to the awesomeness which is long-term, unscripted travel - aka "the road". I've been addicted ever since. Traveling has changed my life. It has broadened my understanding of humanity. It has provided rich friendships and incredible memories. Traveling has turned me into a risk-taker. Most excitedly, it has made me one helluva dancer. Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary travel. My name is Evan Terry Forbes, and I want you to read my stories.
