Our Writers

James Dozer, Travel Writer. 

Born and raised in Oregon, I moved down to Southern California for college, fell in love with the weather (and beautiful people) and never looked back.  After graduating from the University of California, Irvine in 2001, I went on his first "big" trip across the pond.  We flew to Ireland onbaord an Aer Lingus A330 when it happened. . . I was bit by the travel bug and as they say, the rest is history.

Based in Los Angeles, I have been traveling extensively ever since, visited over 20 countries, five of the seven continents, flown on dozens of carriers in economy, business and first class and have stayed at many accommodations from hostels to five star resorts.  On a budget or all expenses paid, I have enjoyed all my trips the same, and hope to share my stories with you. 

My goal for this forum is to help you take fantastic trips, have incredible memories and share amazing vacation stories that your family and friends will actually want to hear.  

My other interests include fitness (especially during travel) and all things geeking out.  What can I say? I'm just a dork that found the gym (all around the world). 

Joshua Assayag, Pilot. 

Josh is a Guest contributor and author of the "Ask the Pilot" series.  Josh has been involved in aviation his entire life. Since his first day of flight training in 1994, Josh has logged over 4000 hours in over 40 different types of military and commercial aircraft. He has experience in both domestic and long haul international operations and currently operates the Boeing 737 for a major airline.  

Josh graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Aeronautical Science and holds Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor and Airline Transport Pilot Certificates.  He is type rated in the Beechjet 400A, Embraer 135/140/145 and the Boeing 737.

Josh is married and is based in the greater Los Angeles area.  In his free time, Josh is pursuing his Master's degree and is an avid cyclist.  He has completed two Century Rides, biking cross-country to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, and is training for his next one. Talk about giving "transcon" a whole new meaning!