Famous for his record-breaking travels, Garfors documented his experiences in a 2014 book titled 198 - My Journey to Every Country in the World. Also a business executive, he headed the International DMB Advancement Group and worked as a consultant for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. After graduating from England's Falmouth College of Arts, he earned a master's degree from the Norwegian School of Management. In his early adulthood years, he played soccer for a number of Norwegian football clubs.