Dennis W. Davis is a globe-trotting author, essayist, and travel chronicler whose work captures the absurdities and wonders of modern life with a historian’s eye, a satirist’s edge, and a deep humanist heart. He is the author of Dragon Diaries and the Diary From a Pandemic series, memoirs set against the surreal backdrop of Vietnam during COVID-era lockdowns and typhoons. These books, drawn from dispatches originally published on his website TheConstantEpicurean.com, blend the immediacy of journalism with the lyricism of literary travel writing.
Raised in the American South and seasoned by decades of international adventure, Davis writes with a voice that’s equal parts Bill Bryson charm, Stephen Ambrose depth, and Anthony Bourdain irreverence. His narratives orbit themes of displacement, resilience, cultural curiosity, and the ongoing quest for meaning in a chaotic world. Whether evading monsoon floods in Da Nang, dodging border closures, or navigating ancient alleyways in search of street food and wisdom, Davis finds humor, insight, and humanity at every turn.
He currently splits his time between the U.S. and Southeast Asia with his wife, Diem, and their daughters, crafting new stories and exploring the spaces where travel and introspection collide.
Dennis’ Newest Book
Beneath an Endless Sky: A 10,000-Mile Family Odyssey Across the American West
By Dennis W. Davis
What happens when one family trades routines for the open road and transforms a van into a vessel of discovery? Beneath an Endless Sky is a vivid, heartfelt memoir chronicling a month-long, 10,000-mile journey through the sweeping landscapes of the American West.
Driven by a longing to reconnect—with his homeland, his family, and the spirit of adventure—Dennis W. Davis embarks on an ambitious cross-country expedition with his wife and daughters. From the sun-drenched deserts of the Southwest to the jagged peaks of the Rockies and the quiet charm of coastal towns, the journey becomes more than a travel itinerary—it becomes a deep exploration of memory, belonging, and the quiet magic of shared experiences.
Told with lyrical detail and candid humor, the story captures the thrill of discovery, the challenges of close quarters, and the unexpected lessons found in both hapless detours and carefully planned routes. Whether navigating forgotten byways or cooking gourmet meals on a makeshift van-side kitchen, Davis turns every mile into a moment worth savoring.
Beneath an Endless Sky invites readers to rediscover the wonder of the world just beyond their doorstep—and the deeper beauty found when we pause to truly look, listen, and travel together.
The Pandemic Trilogy
The Superposition of Us
