In March 2009, Paul Smith traveled around the world relying on the goodwill of Twitter users. It was an amazing story that took Paul from the UK to New Zealand.

Read more about it here.

During this amazing journey Paul visited Lawrence and received a warm welcome from the local social media community.

He’ll be returning to Lawrence on Tuesday, October 26. Join him as he talks about his amazing Twitter adventure – a very real reminder that Twitter isn’t just about technology, it’s powered by people and relationships.

The lunch will take place in the Bird Dog Bar at The Oread Hotel. We held a lunch tweetup at The Oread back in July and not only enjoyed a great lunch but were lucky enough to be given a tour of the hotel, including a visit to the rooftop terrace where we were able to take some amazing photos of Lawrence from the City’s highest vantage point.

We’ll have that same opportunity this time. Tours will be available after lunch, and if the weather is nice we can head back to the rooftop. Bring your cameras!

Lunch will be at noon. Paul will speak during lunch.

Order from the Bird Dog menu.

Paul’s book “Twitchhiker: How One Man Traveled the World by Twitter” will also be available for purchase if you would like a copy for $15 (cash). A fantastic read!

The Twitchhiker trip to Kansas is being presented by Social: IRL and Start Thinking with the support of Suzuki of Wichita, Meads Corner, Chipotle, and The Oread Hotel.

Check out the Facebook event page for more information and RSVP.