More Confessions...Chapter 9. ACTUALLY, THE FLOOR WASN'T THAT BAD

My dubious arrival in Tenerife included dealing with heroin addicts, sleeping in caves and living in brothels...Needless to say, this was quite and eye-opening section of my travels which helped shed some of my naivety.

Chapter 9. ACTUALLY, THE FLOOR WASN'T THAT BAD

SKUNK MAGAZINE REVIEW

Dec. 30, 08 - SKUNK MAGAZINE - One of Canada's premier ganja magazines has its say about 'Through Travel and Error'. My first magazine article! The review can be found in their 4.8 edition, which hits the stands December 30th.

SKUNK MAGAZINE

ONLINE RADIO INTERVIEW with the Unstoppable Frankie Picasso

Jan. 06, 09 - Online Radio interview with the UNSTOPPABLE FRANKIE PICASSO - Motivational coach Frankie Picasso will sit down with me for an hour to discuss my book, what it took to leave home, what kept me going and why I think we all have the power to find happiness.

NOTE: The interview will be streamed live on the Internet. The four corners of the planet will have a chance to poke me with thoughts and questions...awesome. Of course, should you miss the live airing, the show can be downloaded at any time thereafter.

Broadcast location: BLOG TALK RADIO (BTR) http://www.blogtalkradio.com/missionunstoppable

Time: 8:00 PM EST

Interview Download: Institute for Quantum Living and Conscious Design http://www.instituteforquantumliving.com/through-travel-and-error-confessions-of-an-asylum-seeking-canadian/

More Confessions...Chapter 8. GET A JOB

Anyone who travels for an extended period of time will inevitably have to deal with the fact that they have spent all of their money and will have to find work. My financial predicament hit me much earlier than I anticipated and finding employment proved to be a bit more difficult than I had hoped.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlfTlMDPpsY&feature=channel_page

More Confessions...Chapter 7. A YANKEE MOMENT

Yes, the Americans are, more often than not, the butt of most people's jokes, their reputation around the planet isn't the greatest and, generally speaking, the Yanks are quite clueless about the ways of the world...However, Canadians also come from that North American bubble and we too can be quite daft about the World.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOU1an2-i-I&feature=channel_page

More Confessions...Chapter 6. THE PRAGUE EXPERIMENT

Traveling alone definitely has its perks. Thanks to a cross-continental journey, a travel romance and a ton of Ouzo, I was able properly understand the true definition of the word 'freedom'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7umWFm8tUg

More Confessions...Chapter 5 GET LOST

Amsterdam...one of my favourite cities on the planet. My time is this liberal city exposed me to much more than coffee shops and ganja.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8vFXpi5YRA

More Confessions...Chapter 4. WHY NOT?

Anybody who has been to Ireland knows that the Irish can (and like to) drink. This story is about my adventure to Dublin and the night of madness that ensued. Yes, alcohol was certainly involved...among other goodies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbBA09hmfQk

More Confessions...Chapter 3. RUNNER

A lot of 'firsts' in this chapter...My first night out, my first drink, my first hangover and, most importantly, my first taste of freedom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmioVDR4SAA

Ottawa Xpress Review

Cormac Rea of the Ottawa Xpress reviews "Through Travel and Error: Confessions of an Asylum-Seeking Canadian".

http://www.ottawaxpress.ca/books/books.aspx?iIDArticle=15763

More Confessions...Chapter 2. THANK-YOU ANDY ROONEY

This week's installment examines the reasons why I decided to leave the 'velvet' comforts of home and explore the world...Curve balls and a serious temper lead the decision making process.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtaxBZNwh4w

More Confessions...Chapter 1. THE FIRST HURDLE

Day one on the other side of the World...I knew that I was going to experience a variety of emotions and lessons that first day.

However borderline panic and the realization of incredible ignorance were not anticipated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XllY1MDJ32Q

More Confessions...FOREWARNING

As the title suggests, this chapter serves as an advance warning to some of the ups and downs that I faced when writing this book...

You should get the idea fairly quickly that I can be a tad daft at times.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=wWwoxoLgBoM&feature=related

More Confessions...Welcome Message

Hello World...Welcome to my online readings for my first book, "Through Travel and Error: Confessions of an Asylum-Seeking Canadian".

Once a week I will upload a chapter from the book. This week is my introduction message...explaining about myself, the book and what these reading will be all about...

Enjoy!

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=HNC3NxDG6To

BOOK SIGNINGS - PINECREST & RIDEAU CHAPTERS

Come down and gab about the places you've been and the places that you want to go. I'll have some pictures of some of my favourite places to further get your travel juices flowing.

...Oh yeah, I'll be signing some books as well!

WHEN: September 26th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
WHERE: PINECREST CHAPTERS (OTTAWA)

WHEN: October 4th, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
WHERE: RIDEAU CHAPTERS (OTTAWA)

Looking forward to seeing you!

Matty


http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/home/

The WORD ON THE STREET Book and Magazine Festival

I'll be at Canada's BIGGEST book festival to sign some books, talk about the world of travelling and hopefully get some ideas as to where I should go next! See you there!

When: September 28th - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Where: Queen's Park, Toronto

All events to the Word on the Street are FREE!

http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/toronto/home.asp

The OTTAWA CITIZEN'S REVIEW

Katie Daubs' review of "Through Travel and Error: Confessions of an Asylum-Seeking Canadian". Ottawa Citizen - Aug. 9, 2008

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/features/great_getaways/story.html?id=b356f687-d431-4c3a-97ec-968440ee78cf

The Hitchhikers Guide to Southern Africa

For a fantastically diverse and unique look at some of the beauties, hidden gems and wonders of South and Southern Africa, check out "The Hitchhikers Guide to Southern Africa".

http://www.theguide.org.za/

Anybody heading to this part of the world would benefit from checking out this site! These guys 'get it'.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND APPEARANCES

If you are looking for something to do this fall (and you will be in the Ottawa area), I ve scheduled readings at a few libraries in the area. I'll read some of my favorite sections from "Through Travel and Error" and will answer questions and engage in discussions about the world of travel afterwards. In interested, signed copies will be available for $25.

Sep 16, 2008 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Ottawa Public Library - CARLINGWOOD BRANCH
Sep 23, 2008 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Ottawa Public Library - NEPEAN CENTREPOINTE BRANCH
Dec 11, 2008 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Ottawa Public Library - MAIN BRANCH - METCALFE ST.

I'll be sure to remind you as the dates get closer. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

"Start Up" interview - Live 88.5 FM - July 10th, 2008

All photos* taken by Matt Hamilton.

*Obviously the ones with me in them (risking my life) were taken by others (Michelle Seguin, Lynne Farrenkothen)

CBC Radio Interview - June 25, 2008

"Morning Show" Interview - June 26, 2008

Daytime Ottawa interview - June 24, 2008