RAVES AND REVIEWS
Read what formers guests and hosts are saying about our small group journeys!
“I had a great time meeting your KING FM group and also seeing how fabulously you do your job! It was a joy for me and I look forward to collaborating much in the future!”- Gerard Schwarz
Director of the Seattle Symphony
"Wow what a great tour"! -
Ciscoe Morris
Garden Guru & Radio/ TV host
“Yes, it has been one of the loveliest trips of my life. Our guide Tania is, of course, even more wonderful than you described. She faces every little organizational challenge with a brave and sparky wit that would very well be made into an internationally successful TV series!”
Perry Lorenzo
Seattle Opera, Educational Director
“The recent trip to Israel was an amazing experience for all of us. The most common comment I got from group members each day throughout the trip was that the experience was exceeding their imaginations. Our guide was extraordinary, leading us to places off the beaten track and giving us a narrative that was deep in content and also lively and humorous. This trip was a real winner.”
Bryce Seidl
President, Pacific Science Center
"I wanted to write and thank you for the superb Seattle Chamber Music Society/Earthbound Expeditions trip to Central Europe. The trip was a success in every way. I was very impressed by the quality of the tour, the knowledge and thoroughness of the guides, the attention to the smallest details and the deep commitment by Earthbound to ensuring that each of our 22 patrons had a top-notch experience. You took our interest in classical music and created a very specialized trip, complete with outstanding concerts! We couldn't be happier and we eagerly look forward to working with you for many tours to come.-
Connie Cooper
Executive Director, Seattle Chamber Music Society
“Thank you. The trip was wonderful, as is the country. I really didn't want to come back. I would have been happy to stay in Italy. Right now I'm excited about my next adventure.”
Robert McBride
All Classical 89.9
"Thank you so much again for the most memorable trip to Southern Italy. There were so many highlights from our last culinary adventure. I look forward to hosting the Taste of Tuscany Journey and to another wonderful culinary adventure with Earthbound Expeditions. Mille grazie per tutto!”
Iole Aguero
Sur La Table, Master Chef , Host of 10 Journeys
"I've hosted fourteen journeys for KING-FM and it is not the slightest exaggeration to say that this was by far the best of them!”
Brad Eaton,
King FM 98.1, Seattle
“We loved our guide Vicki - Everything seemed to go so seamlessly. I was really impressed with her flexibility and willingness to deal with whatever came up. Bottom line for us is that we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - thanks to all of you at Earthbound!”
Susan & Barbara
The Traveler Store, Bainbridge Island, WA
“Everyone that I talked with could only rave with excitement about all the fun and good times they had on the trip to Spain, Italy and France with Earthbound Expeditions!”
Art Hansen
Everett Country Club
“ !OTTIMO! “We could not have had a smoother more pleasant trip. Rick's knowledge and
flexibility sure was a great big asset. Herding my 15 cats was not as stressful as I had feared. Besides, how many people get to meet an Italian Countess and sip wine in her private garden! But enough superlatives about our guide. We hit all the points we asked for and then some. The arranged bus transportation worked perfectly. Any complaints? I would have to think long and hard, and only end up nit-picking. We have probably spoiled our family for future foreign travel, since they started out 1st class.”
Bob Scarafia, Family Journey to Italy
“Back from a truly amazing journey...Good group, beautiful weather... Maria our guide was magnificent. As usual, and as you know. some amazing sites to see...great foods and wines...very nice accommodations...and a terrific bus driver!!!”
Joe Euro
Founder/ Wine Seller , Port Townsend, WA
“The cultural aspects of these cities were certainly memorable, but my strongest memories are of the times shared with the travelers. I made many new friends and look forward to hosting another All Classical overseas adventure.”
John Pitman
Music Director/ All Classical 89.9 Portland
“We all had a great time and did so many different things. We loved the white water rafting. Swimming at the bottom of the waterfall was a favorite, too. Luis, our guide was unbelievable. He was so knowledgeable and perceptive. We had such a good time with him that we have invited him to Chicago to see snow at Thanksgiving and an experience turkey day.”
June Scott, Costa Rica Family Vacation
“Thank you so much for an amazing trip! I look forward to our next trip with you!”Host, Nellie Anderson- Seattle (Hosted friends and family on a trip to Sicily)
“You deliver high quality experiences; if we continue to make them also unique (meaning no one else can offer what our travelers are getting) the word will spread.”
Sally Lewis Director of Development/ Marketing: KBPS Public Radio Foundation: Portland
“Hey everybody...just a quick note to say again how much Susan and I enjoyed our trip with you!! There were many highlights for us!!! Earthbound does such a great job at engineering these tours... and some wonderful food and vino along the way too!!! Ah...Bella Italia!!!
Joe Euro, Wine Seller, Port Townsend
“The trip has left a permanent smile on my face. Just this morning I met with my neighbors who were along on the trip. They are singing the same tune. I can’t be critical of any aspect of my experience with Earthbound.”- Mary Evjen
All Classical FM 89.9, Portland
"Every trip I take with Earthbound I think "it’s the best," but this one outdid them all. The people were wonderful, the guide was excellent, and the driver was incredible…to say nothing of the planning that went into forming the continuity that must flow from day to day. You all do a superb job and we tell many friends about you."
Bea Crawford- Hill Towns of Italy
"I would say the entire adventure was the best vacation I have ever had. I didn’t even know what day it was, but woke up every day excited!"
Carey Craft- Hill Towns of Italy
"Thank you for an incredible experience. The memories of the warm and friendly Sicilians, the scrumptious dining, the awesome Greek ruins and the fun and laughs with fellow travelers will forever be with us. Your formula for experiencing culture is one of a kind."
Walt and Chris Vierra- Southern Italy
"Most memorable moment? Too many to count, but must mention hike to Chateau Kueribus, time in Venice and countryside "meanderings". Loved the market experiences."
Virginia Senger- Mediterranean Meander
"You guys covered it all! Matthew you were unflappable, keeping the mood up. Thoughtful attention to details at all times. Our guide’s enthusiasm was very contagious and his knowledge was unending on the countryside and its environment. Thanks to the guides, we entered into a real fellowship which made the trip a fun experience."
Jack and Ros Collins - Costa Rica
"Great diversity of busy city and ancient places, history and quiet countryside at the Castello and Orvieto. All expectations surpassed – perfect size of good people!"
Ursula Etheridge- Italian Hill Towns
"The food throughout was delicious and plentiful. You found great places! Our guide’s knowledge was very good, but what was really special was his enthusiastic pride and passion for his country. The whole group was great! Very congenial fellow travelers"
Bill Schuler- Costa Rica
"First of all, we are still basking in the joys of the wonderful trip you planned for us. It was a highlight in our lives."
Jack and Ros Collins- Costa Rica
"Hiking to the dying city of Civita di Bagnoreggio on a quiet Sunday morning was magical. We ate in a charming restaurant run by three of the 15 residents of this vanishing hill town, drank wine on checker-clothed tables and ate bruschetta near a fireplace. It was like being in a fairytale!" Former guest- Hill Towns of Italy
Most memorable? It took this long to send the evaluation because I was thinking about most memorable moments…and I finally decided the trip was a continuous series of memorable moments. There were no lows. Everything was a high!" - Lynne Apple - Southern Italy
"Most memorable moment? A candle light dinner in the courtyard at castle di Modanello where our tour companions cooked and I supplied linens and table setting with fresh picked wild flowers. Hike to St. Francis Chapel and Lisa (guide) rewarded us with Tao crosses of pilgrimage. Mass and communion in St. Peter’s Vatican." - Judith Zylkowski - Italy
"Darrell and I can not sing praises enough for Matthew’s guidance and all the great locations, times, meals, comforts that were enjoyed by all. Especially memorable were the first two weeks of warmth, Mediterranean Sea, small villages, good food and wine. The language lessons were a fun activity on the bus and the music so pleasurable as we passed the miles away." Darlene DeGross- A Med. Meander (Spain, France and Italy)
