Diary From a Pandemic Part Two: Adventures in Uncertain Times (The Constant Epicurean Series)

Diary From a Pandemic: Adventures in Uncertain Times – Part TwoBy Dennis W. DavisBook Three in the Constant Epicurean SeriesStep off the grid and into a world paused by crisis but bursting with life. In Diary From a Pandemic: Part Two, acclaimed travel writer Dennis W. Davis returns with a rich, immersive continuation of his family's extraordinary journey through Vietnam during the global COVID-19 pandemic. This isn’t a book about being stuck—it’s a book about breaking free, about finding adventure in the cracks of global uncertainty, and about savoring the world while the rest of it holds its breath.From the windswept Cham Islands to jungle-hidden Buddhist temples, from sidewalk seafood feasts to ancient tailoring traditions, Davis takes you on a vibrant, deeply human ride through landscapes rarely seen by tourists. Every chapter captures not just the where, but the why—the history behind a dish, the folklore of a statue, the pulse of a street that never makes the news.In this volume, the author invites you into the quieter corners of the pandemic era: ferry rides to remote biospheres, conversations with Cham islanders and highland tribes, Tet celebrations under moonlight, and impromptu culinary escapades featuring squid, sea urchins, and a deeply philosophical pineapple.With humor reminiscent of Bill Bryson, the curious depth of Anthony Bourdain, and the personal warmth of a letter from an old friend, Diary From a Pandemic: Part Two is as much about observation as it is about transformation. Davis doesn’t just recount events—he reflects on them. This is travel writing with a pulse, a soul, and a sense of time bending between chaos and calm.Features:Over 40 immersive chapters covering hidden corners of VietnamRich historical and cultural context woven seamlessly into narrativePersonal stories from lockdown life abroad, with humor and humilityVivid portraits of landscapes, food, and everyday resiliencePart of the beloved Constant Epicurean seriesWhether you’re an armchair traveler, an expat seeking resonance, or a reader looking to see the beauty that persists in hard times, Diary From a Pandemic: Part Two is a love letter to Vietnam, to wandering, and to making the most of the moments we’re given. Read more