Robert Davis

On the trail of the Khmer ruins in Thailand

On the trail of the Khmer ruins in Thailand

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In the early morning calm, red sandstone walls loom above as dark clouds gather overhead. Ancient Banyan trees cast a shadow over the ruins as if to protect some secret past. Four gate towers rise up to the heavens representing the four cardinal points of the compass: north, south, east, and west. A dense stone archway leads to a set of narrow steps. Two fierce, stone lions, baring huge fangs stand guard over a seven-headed serpent. In order to fulfill my pilgrimage and communicate with the Gods I would have to make my way across the Naga Bridge and into the nether world.

“Where the roads have no name”—motorcycle adventures in northern Thailand

“Where the roads have no name”—motorcycle adventures in northern Thailand

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Leaning forward, my knees hugged the heavy, five-liter petrol tank. Downshifting the gears and feathering the front brakes, I felt the engine rev high as I worked my way down the mountain. The road, which wraps around the Thai/Myanmar border near Doi Laem and Nong Tao, was recently built and carved into the edge of the mountain, with a 500-foot drop off its side. An earlier rain had brought patches of slick, red clay spilling over the surface. They say that this road offers the best scenery in northern Thailand, but the road comes with a warning: “Experienced riders only. Do not ride alone or in wet season.”

Destination: Detox—today’s way of healing your body, without the scalpel

Destination: Detox—today’s way of healing your body, without the scalpel

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I’d reached an age where the effects of my lifestyle had finally caught up with me. Not only was I out of shape and unable to sustain high levels of energy, but when I compared pictures of myself from just a few years earlier to the present, I was shocked at how much I had changed. It seemed as if it had happened suddenly. If I were going to make a change, I would need more than just a New Year’s resolution. What I needed was a good kick in the pants.

Experience the royal treatment in Rajasthan—India’s most popular holiday destination

Experience the royal treatment in Rajasthan—India’s most popular holiday destination

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The Indian state of Rajasthan—meaning “Land of Princes”—boasts wildlife sanctuaries, adventure sports, and an endless calendar of festivals and fairs—as well as, one of the world’s most luxurious trains. Over recent decades, it has emerged as India’s most popular destination for both foreign and domestic tourists. The “Golden Triangle,” comprising Delhi, Agra, and Rajasthan’s capital, Jaipur, now attracts almost 60% of international tourists arriving in India and has put Jaipur—known as the “Pink City”—on the world map.

Trekking The Silk Road—The Ancient History Of Uzbekistan

Trekking The Silk Road—The Ancient History Of Uzbekistan

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While the Republic of Uzbekistan may be a relatively new country, its cities and people have a history dating back more than a thousand years. Marco Polo pitched camp in the Ferghana Valley on hunting trips with Genghis Khan. And Alexander the Great crossed the mighty Oxus River so he could challenge King Darius to battle. The race for empire in Central Asia brought English explorers to the ancient cities of Bukhara, Samarkand, and Khiva. What attracted these men? Our exploration took three weeks and brought us across a vast land that included the legendary Silk Road and into the Ferghana Valley...