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.

Bangkok Flood: Latest News Confuses Prospective Travelers to Thailand

Many travelers are utterly confused by the latest news about the floods in Bangkok. Is it safe to travel to the Land of Smiles?

Introducing ‘Scoot,’ Singapore Airlines’ New Long-Haul Budget Carrier

Singapore Airlines announced on Tuesday that its new long-haul budget carrier Scoot will takeoff in 2012.

What is Dia De Los Muertos? 5 Things to Know about the Day of the Dead

When the lights go dark on the Halloween pumpkins in the U.S., a different holiday starts south of the border. Here's a look at Dia de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead.

Curbside ‘Chinatown’ Buses’ Death Rate 7 times Higher than Competition: Report

Are you a frequent Chinatown Bus rider? A new report may make you think again before booking your next trip on a curbside bus

The History of Halloween: Why we do What we do on Oct. 31

We have a lot of Halloween traditions, but what is the history of Halloween and why do we dress up, carve jack-o-lanterns, and go trick-or-treating?

Happy Halloween! Frontier Airlines Celebrates with $8 Flights

Frontier Airlines is offering a one day only Happy Halloween sale for $8 flights.

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

JetBlue & American Airlines Passengers Stranded on Planes in Connecticut for over 7 Hours

Passengers on at least three JetBlue planes and one American Airlines plane were stranded on the tarmac in Connecticut for over seven hours.

Daylight Savings Time 2011: The ‘Fall Back’ Explained [VIDEO]

When is daylight savings time 2011? We change our clocks and fall back on Nov. 6.

Bangkok Flood: Latest News for Travel to the Region

The latest news on the floods in Bangkok and how it is affecting travel and tourism in the region.

A girls shoots bubbles from a gun during the start of Diwali celebrations in Leicester

Diwali Celebrations Around the World [Photos]

Diwali is celebrated across the globe from Trinidad and Tobago to Quebec, Canada. Here's a look at photos of the global celebration of the Festival of Lights.

Chile’s Hudson Volcano Forces Evacuations; Region on Red Alert

Officials in Chile are warning of the imminent eruption of the Hudson Volcano. Evacuations have begun and the region has been placed on high alert.

Delta Marriage Proposal: Man Pops Question at 32,000ft [VIDEO]

A Chicago man asked his girlfriend for her hand in marriage over the loudspeaker on a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Chicago

Hurricane Rina: Projected Path Forces Flight Cancellations, Changes Cruise Itineraries

Hurricane Rina's projected path has forced numerous flight cancellations and diverted nearly a dozen cruise ships.

7 Billion People on Earth by Oct. 31, 2011: The Population Challenge

The world population is expected to reach 7 billion people on Oct. 31, 2011.

Beavis and Butt-Head Return in 2011 amidst 90s Revival

Beavis and Butt-Head Return to MTV, premiering on October 27, 2011 amidst a 90s revival in America.

Thailand Floods: A Third of the Country Under Water; $30 Bn Loss to Economy (PHOTOS)

Bangkok Flood: Latest News on Evacuations and Travel Alerts for Thailand

The latest news on travel alerts, evacuations, and the airports in Thailand as Bangkok faces severe floods.

Hurricane Rina: Projected Path Causes Travel Disruption for Airlines and Cruise Ships

Hurricane Rina's projected path has caused several cruise ships to change their course and prompted most airlines to waive change fees on travel between the U.S. and Mexico's resort-heavy Yucatan Peninsula.

Cannon from Blackbeard’s Pirate Ship Rises Again

A cannon from Blackbeard's pirate ship will rise out of the ocean on Wednesday off the coast of North Carolina.

Hurricane Rina: Projected Path takes Storm over Mexican Beach Resorts [MAPS]

Hurricane Rina is on a projected path that takes it over the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward popular beach resorts like Cancun.

OWS’s Zuccotti Park becoming New York’s #1 Tourist Destination

Zuccotti Park, the headquarters of Occupy Wall Street (OWS), is quickly becoming New York City's hottest tourism destination.

Diwali 2011: 5 Things to Know About the Indian ‘Festival of Lights’

5 things to know about 2011 Diwali celebrations across the globe from India to Trinidad and Tobago.

‘Party Rock’ Halloween Light Show Goes Viral [VIDEO]

This viral video will blow your mind! A family in Southern California has an amazing Halloween light show set to the tune of LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem.

Susan Schneider: Robin Williams’ Wife #3

Robin Williams married wife #3 Susan Schneider at the Meadowood Resort in Napa, California.

Diwali 2011: Customs and Traditions of the ‘Festival of Lights’

Diwali 2011 will begin on Oct.. 26 and last for five days. Here's a look at the customs and traditions of India's Festival of Lights.

TSA Officer Finds Sex Toy in Luggage, Leaves ‘Freaky’ Note

A TSA officer allegedly left a note in one travelers' bag that read GET YOUR FREAK ON GIRL after he discovered her vibrator.

Jack the Cat Awareness Day Puts Pressure on American Airlines

Animal lovers gathered at JFK for Jack the Cat Awareness Day in honor of the flummoxed feline that went missing in the hands of American Airlines baggage handlers in August.

Who’s Jessica Donaldson? Prince Harry’s California Cocktail Waitress

Prince Harry was allegedly caught kissing a California cocktail waitress named Jessica Donaldson.

New York Republican Primary 2012: Lots of Delegates, Little Excitement

Statue of Liberty Torch Webcams Mark 125th Birthday

The Statue of Liberty will celebrate its 125th birthday with the installation of five new torch webcams.

Heart Attack Grill Opens its Greasy Doors in Las Vegas

The Heart Attack Grill opened up its doors in Las Vegas, Nevada this week with menu items like the Quadruple Bypass Burger, Fries (cooked in pure lard) and Butterfat Milkshakes.