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.

Heart Attack Grill Lives up to its Name, Puts Man in Hospital

One man learned the hard way that the Triple Bypass Burger at Las Vegas' Heart Attack Grill is no joke after he ended up in the hospital.

Whitney Houston Cause of Death Mulled on Hollywood Death Site Tour

As fans question Whitney Houston's cause of death, many decide to visit the site of her passing, the Beverly Hilton hotel, aboard Hollywood's Dearly Departed, the Tragical History Tour. But is it too soon?

First National Blues Museum Planned for St. Louis Riverfront

A few blocks from the Mississippi River levee where a homeless W.C. Handy composed St. Louis Blues more than 100 years ago, the first national blues museum in the United States is taking shape.

$6500 Rolex Thief Caught on Video at Florida Airport

A TSA surveillance video shows a thief's brazen act of stealing a $6,500 Rolex watch from the security checkpoint at a Florida airport.

Carnival Season around the World: Rio, Venice, Trinidad & More

The 2012 carnival season has arrived! From Venice to Rio, Tenerife to Trinidad, here's a preview of what to expect at the world's greatest carnivals.

Happy Valentines Day at the Sewage Treatment Plant where Love Stinks … Literally!

Forget the roses, eCards and love quotes, say Happy Valentine's Day at a sewage treatment plant for a Feb. 14 you will never forget.

Nevis Robbery of Justice Breyer: How Safe is the Caribbean?

The robbery of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on the island of Nevis highlights a growing concern for vacationers about the safety of the Caribbean Islands.

Southwest & Delta's New Marketing Strategy: Flash Mobs [VIDEOS]

Both Southwest and Delta Airlines released flash mob videos this week. Consider this a warning: the next time you go to the airport, wander the terminal, and get on a plane, know that you are walking into flash mob territory.

Falkland Islands: A Look at the Disputed Territory [PHOTOS]

The Falkland Islands are back in the news just in time for the 30th anniversary of the Falkland Islands War, with grumblings of further dispute between Argentina and the UK threatening the Islands’ vital tourism industry.

Whitney Houston Cause of Death: The Facts and the Speculation

Whitney Houston's cause of death is the subject of much debate. Did she drown? Did she die of prescription drugs? Was it a fatal combination? Here's a look at the facts.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Reopens after Bomb Scare

Amsterdam's Schiphol airport reopened Monday after a bomb scare that forced the evacuation of hundreds of passengers and caused numerous flight delays.

Maldives Resorts: Tourists Unfazed by Coup

Tourists enjoying the sun and sand at the Maldives' luxury island resorts have barely put down their cocktails during the political crisis rocking Asia's newest democracy, oblivious to behind-the-scenes links of tourism to the tumult.

Whitney Houston Cause of Death: Prescription Drugs? Drowning?

Was Whitney Houston's cause of death prescription drugs? Was it drowning? Was it a combination of the two?

Mount Lokon: Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again

Indonesian volcano Mount Lokon erupted on Friday, spewing ash over a mile high into the sky.

Mexico Travel Warning 2012: U.S. Pinpoints Areas to Avoid

The U.S. State Department issued a new travel warning for Mexico Wednesday that is broader, more detailed, and more alarming than previous versions.

World Press Photo 2012 Contest Winners [PHOTOS]

Samuel Aranda took top honors in the 2012 World Press Photo contest with a photo of a veiled woman holding her wounded relative during the 2011 protests in Yemen.

Is Knoxville the Most Romantic City in the US? Amazon thinks so

Is Knoxville, Tenn. the most romantic city in the U.S.? Online retailer Amazon thinks so.

Airline 'Fat Tax' One Step Closer to Fruition

The airline fat tax is closer to becoming a reality after a ruling in England's Court of Appeal.

‘Iceland Worm Monster’: Video Proof of Iceland’s Loch Ness?

The Iceland worm monster Lagarfljótsormurinn (Lagarfljót) is Iceland's answer to the Loch Ness Monster, but is it real? One man claims to have video proof.

SeaWorld Slavery Lawsuit: PETA Alleges Whales are ‘Enslaved’

SeaWorld Slavery? A new lawsuit from PETA argues that the park's orca whales should be protected under the antislavery 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Panic Buttons: Hotel Staff in NYC Get New Protection after DSK Incident

Hotel staff in many New York City establishments will get panic buttons within the next year to offer better protections in the wake a hotel maid’s charge that she was sexually assaulted by former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

Maldives Resorts: Officials Say No Trouble for Tourists in Paradise

Though the Maldives capital Malé remains in turmoil after the ousting of president Mohamed Nasheed, officials say resorts in the popular tourist destinations remain safe and open for business.

Airbus Cracks: A380 Fleet Needs Full Inspection for Wing Cracks

The European Aviation Safety Agency ordered the entire Airbus A380 fleet inspected for wing cracks.

American Road Trip: The Old South

Leave your stress at home and ease your way into to the lazy splendor of Southern living on this ride from Charleston to Savannah through the balmy Lowcountry.

Felix Baumgartner Space Jump: 120000-foot Dive set for 2012 [VIDEO]

Felix Baumgartner's space jump will take place in 2012, the Austrian daredevil's sponsor, Red Bull, confirmed this week.

Charles Dickens’ London: A Photo Tour

In honor of Charles Dickens' 200th birthday on Feb. 7, take a photo tour through Dickens' London with all its criminals, urchins, lawyers, bankers, clerks, and dreamers.

Katharine McPhee's ‘Smash’: ‘Glee’ or no ‘Glee’ that is the Question

NBC's new show Smash starring Katharine McPhee is no 'Glee' for adults.

Chinese Lantern Festival 2012 Lights up the Sky [PHOTOS]

The Chinese Lantern Festival was a dazzling celebration that marked the end of Chinese New Year festivities for 2012.

Heathrow Criticized for Flight Cancellations Amid Europe’s Cold Snap

As Europe's cold snap hit the UK over the weekend, Heathrow Airport canceled hundreds of flights in a move many have called unnecessary and excessive.