Matt: At Home in the World

05/03/2026

I have to admit, it's kinda fun to be in the travel books section of Barnes & Noble in Warwick, RI and see my book right next to the latest one by Rick Steves!

04/26/2026

If you're anywhere out in central Massachusetts, please join me for an author talk at Charlton Public Library this Thursday, April 30, 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Details available at this link: https://charltonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/at-home-in-the-world/

04/13/2026

My latest speaking gig is at 6PM tomorrow evening, Tuesday, April 14 at the Paul Pratt Library, 35 Ripley Road, Cohasset, MA. Why do we live in dangerous places? How do we cope with and recover from natural disasters? Hope to see some friendly faces! https://paulprattlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/matt-davis-disaster-talk-27046

03/07/2026

Pompeii’s Final Day

Please join me for a presentation of Pompeii's Final Day: The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD - this Thursday March 12, 6:00 - 7:15 PM at the Taunton Public Library, 12 Pleasant St, Taunton, MA 02780 Details:

Please join me for a presentation of Pompeii’s Final Day: The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD – this Thursday March 12, 6:00 – 7:15 PM at the Taunton Public Library, 12 Pleasant …

03/07/2026

Please join me for a presentation of Pompeii's Final Day, The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD - this Thursday March 12, 6:00 PM Taunton Public Library. Details: https://tauntonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-tpl-program/

03/02/2026

You’re Not Going Anywhere: The Blizzard of ’26

I admit it. I love snow. I think it’s one of the most beautiful things that nature has to offer. As soon as those first gentle flakes start to fall, I’m usually in my car, driving back roads through the country and soaking in the quiet magic of a new snowfall. Friends and family have often accused me of being insane, rolling their eyes in disgust when I express excitement over the fact that there’s a storm in our forecast....

I admit it. I love snow. I think it’s one of the most beautiful things that nature has to offer. As soon as those first gentle flakes start to fall, I’m usually in my car, driving back roads throug…

12/15/2025

Barcelona, the French Riviera, and “The Walking Dead” – All in One Blog Post

If you’ve read some of my previous blog posts, you know that I was a big fan of The Walking Dead television show. Although the series ended a few years ago, there have been various spin-offs and though none of them have quite measured up to the original, I think The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has been the most interesting of the bunch....

If you’ve read some of my previous blog posts, you know that I was a big fan of The Walking Dead television show. Although the series ended a few years ago, there have been various spin-offs and th…

12/08/2025

A Merry “Litli” Christmas Eve: Iceland, November 2025

Back in November of 2024 I visited Iceland and one of my planned stops was the town of Geysir, home to a whole slew of the phenomena we know as geysers. To call it a “town” is actually an exaggeration; other than a Visitor’s Center that attracts dozens of buses coming up from Reykjavik on a day trip, there are two hotels, the mammoth Hotel Geysir and its neighbor, Litli Geysir....

Back in November of 2024 I visited Iceland and one of my planned stops was the town of Geysir, home to a whole slew of the phenomena we know as geysers. To call it a “town” is actually an exaggerat…

09/11/2025

With all the tragedies that have been in the news over the last few weeks, I am feeling overwhelmed, but I can't forget that today is the anniversary of 9/11. Here is a link to a blog post I wrote three years ago after a visit to the 9/11 Memorial in Pennsylvania. Stay strong, everyone.

https://mattathomeintheworld.com/2022/09/11/the-flight-93-memorial-a-sobering-9-11-tribute-in-rural-pennsylvania/

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08/01/2025

On Providence's WJAR TV's "Studio 10" program yesterday I shared some of my recommendations for places to put on your international travel bucket list. Thanks to WJAR and host Christina Erne for continuing to feature me as their show's Travel Expert and helping me promote my personal appearances and my book! Click here to see the interview.

On Providence’s WJAR TV’s “Studio 10” program yesterday I shared some of my recommendations for places to put on your international travel bucket list. Thanks to WJAR and ho…