Mark Johanson

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Mark Johanson is the travel editor at the International Business Times. He has traveled to and written about more than 30 nations and territories on every continent except Africa, and lived in the UK, U.S., the Caribbean and New Zealand. He is currently based in Sydney, Australia.

10 Caribbean Islands You've Never Heard Of That You'll Want To Visit

Can there be such a thing as secret islands of the Caribbean? Sure, word is out on much of the Caribbean Isles, but there are still a few corners of the salty sea where the mood is laid-back and the culture authentic -- places where the Robinson Crusoe dream is alive and well.

Church Of The Nativity In Bethlehem: Palestinians Get Their First UNESCO World Heritage Site Amid Controversy

The Palestinians' bid for a UNESCO World Heritage site proved successful Friday as committee members voted to put the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem on its renowned list.

Pratariccia: Tuscan Town Available On eBay, Price ?Negotiable?

Fancy buying a Tuscan ghost town? The medieval village of Pratariccia is now on sale in the unlikeliest of places: eBay. The price: $3 million.

Tourists take a dip in the sea at a beach in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh

Under Mohamed Morsi, Will Egypt?s Tourism Industry Conform To Islamic Law?

Under Islamic president-elect Mohamed Morsi's government, many in Egypt's beleaguered tourism industry are dreading bans on everything from alcohol to modern art to bikinis.

48 Hours In Seoul, Korea

From busy lanes along the feet of skyscrapers and a throng of commuters armed with cutting edge technology, to shamanistic shrines and grand palaces, Seoul -- a city of ten million -- is an amalgamation of a modern high-tech metropolis retaining the legacy of age old traditions.

Festive Season Across the World: Halloween in the U.S. and Diwali 2011, Festival of Lights in India [Breathtaking Diwali PHOTOS]

Fourth Of July 2012: Where?s Everyone Going This Year?

The most popular Fourth of July destinations for 2012 are ...

Airbnb Adds 'Travel Porn,' Hopes You'll Become Addicted

Moving away from the search paradigm and toward one of exploration, Airbnb hopes to make its revamped website more like the travel experience itself.

London 2012 Olympics May Actually Hurt UK Tourism Industry: Here?s Why

With the official start date of the London 2012 Olympics now just one month away, some Londoners are questioning whether the Games are worth all the trouble ? and they?ve good reason for concern.

Shanghai Metro To Riders: Don?t Dress Too Sexy

Dress too sexy and you?ll get harassed. That?s the message the Shanghai Metro told its riders last week on the popular Twitter-like micro-blogging site Weibo.

Colorado Wildfires Threaten Summer Tourism

Blazing wildfires have the tourist-dependent communities of northern and central Colorado on edge as dramatic images of flaming vacation homes permeate the evening news.

What Does An Obscure Japanese Ghost Town Have In Common With Machu Picchu? They're Both Considered 'World Heritage'

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee meets this week to select new additions to the World Heritage List. But with little money and over 900 sites already, is the World Heritage emblem now just a fancy name for a lame duck?

The Best Beaches In Greece (And Why You Should Visit Them Now)

With prices at all-time lows, here's a look at some of the best beaches in Greece, where you can help out the Greek economy and get a bargain at the same time.

Travel Photographer Of The Year: The Winning Images

Shadowy figures stalk the streets of Mexico during Day of the Dead celebrations. A friendly Beluga whale smiles as a scuba diver swims alongside in the White Sea. These images are among the winning photos now on display at the Royal Geographic Society in London.

Sears Vacations? Department Store Now Sells Travel ... On Layaway

The name Sears may bring to mind kitchen appliances or lawn and garden supplies, but now the retail chain is dipping its toes into a new venture: your vacations.

Lanai, Hawaii: The Island Of Billionaires, Pineapples And Tourists

Lanai, Hawaii, was once known as the pineapple capital of the world. Then the pineapple plantations became four-star resorts. What's next? That's up to the new owner: American billionaire Larry Ellison.

Route 66 Still Holds Allure For Travelers, Industry

Route 66 hasn't been a real highway for almost three decades, but its hold on travelers' imaginations has revived motels, diners, souvenir shops, gas stations and other buildings along the iconic American byway.

Rio+20 People?s Summit Gives Voice To Brazil?s Indigenous Tribes

Indigenous tribesmen joined forces with a variety of ecological groups and social movements from around the world at the People's Summit in Rio de Janeiro to denounce the ?green economy? concept under debate at Rio+20.

Will Pixar?s ?Brave? Entice Tourists To Visit Scotland?

Scotland's national tourism body, VisitScotland, is thinking Brave, spending $11 million to promote tourism alongside the new Disney Pixar film.

Niagara Falls Tightrope Walk A Hit For ABC, Regional Tourism

Nik Wallenda?s tightrope walk across Niagara Falls did exactly what both ABC and the towns of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Niagara Falls, Ont. hoped it would: attract hordes of spectators.

Los Cabos, Mexico, Hopes To Capitalize On G-20 Exposure

The first thing thousands of international delegates headed to the G-20 summit will likely see as they land in Los Cabos, Mexico, this week will be the spiny bush-clad hills and azure waters that typify southern Baja California.

Drink Alcohol On Vacation? Don?t Expect Travel Insurance To Cover Any Claims

Don?t count on your travel insurance company to fork over the bill if you have an accident abroad while under the influence of alcohol or nonprescription drugs.

Hotel Rooms? Dirtiest Spots Uncovered

You might want to pack a bottle of hand sanitizer the next time you turn on the lights and TV on a trip away from home. A new study reveals that light switches and TV remote controls are the dirtiest surfaces in a hotel room.

?Terra Sacra Time Lapses? Video Spans 6 Years On 7 Continents And 24 Countries

Sean F. White's video Terra Sacra Time Lapses offers a mesmerizing glimpse of life on all seven continents.

A Greek Tragedy: Why Not Visiting Greece Makes Things Worse

A trip to Greece in the coming weeks may feel like an intrusion -- a sojourn into a land of private grief and public fury. But not visiting only makes things worse.

A JetBlue employee assists a customer at the check-in counter at JFK International Airport in New York

Survey Names America?s Least-Hated Airline

Low-cost airlines in North America continue to outdo their traditional counterparts in passenger satisfaction, though overall airline satisfaction has declined over the past two years.

Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across Niagara Falls Makes Waves Even In This City Of Stunts

Tourism officials hope a record-breaking stunt can help boost Niagara Falls' economy, but historians fear the city is once again tainting Mother Nature with unnecessary spectacles.

Most Affordable - And Most Expensive - Cities For A Night Out

TripAdvisor just released its 2012 TripIndex of the most affordable -- and most expensive -- popular tourist cities around the globe.

Tibet Tourism Grows, Despite Ban On Foreigners

Though foreigners are now banned from traveling to the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Chinese name for Central Tibet, the Himalayan hinterland has experienced a boom in tourism thanks to Chinese visitors.

?Potential Violence? In Mexico After Cartel Arrests: US State Department Travel Warning

American travelers headed to Mexico should be forewarned of possible violent retaliation for this week?s arrest of seven alleged Zetas drug cartel members, according to a new travel warning issued by the U.S. State Department.