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.

Hurricane Ophelia 2011 Strengthens, Eyes Newfoundland [PATH & MAPS]

Hurricane Ophelia (formerly Tropical Storm Ophelia) is the latest hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic season. On its projected path, the storm may make landfall in Newfoundland, Canada.

Nicolas Cage, the 48-year-old actor known for his over-the-top action roles, hasn't been so fortunate when it comes to the box office recently. His latest film "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" was expected to dominate ticket sales on its openi

Is John Travolta a time traveler with ‘Vampire’ Nicolas Cage? [PHOTOS]

John Travolta joined Nicolas Cage as the latest celebrity accused of being a time traveler after a 19th century photo appeared on eBay.

Rosh Hashanah: 5 Things You Should Know about the Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began on Wednesday Sept. 28, and goes until Friday. Here's a look at five things you should know about the holiday, from the recipes, to the greetings and the symbols.

TV’s Highest Paid Actresses of 2011: Forbes List Reveals Top 10 [PHOTOS]

Forbes released its list of the highest paid actresses in TV for 2011 and Tina Fey and Eva Longoria are tied at the top.

National Coffee Day 2011: Free Coffee Deals at a Store near You

Get free or discounted coffee to celebrate National Coffee Day 2011 at 7-Eleven, Krispy Kreme, Caribou Coffee, and Dunkin’ Donuts.

Tropical Storm Ophelia 2011 to Become Hurricane near Bermuda [PATH & MAPS]

Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to become a hurricane late Friday as it heads on its projected path toward Bermuda an on to Newfoundland, Canada.

'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' Movie Trailer with Sandra Bullock & Tom Hanks

The long-awaited trailer is out for Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, starring Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, and newcomer Thomas Horn.

‘Is My Son Gay’ App Has Gay Community Outraged

The Is My Son Gay? app for Google's Android has may in the LGBT community outraged.

Times Square to get $27 Million ‘Noir’ Makeover

The world's No. 1 tourist attraction, New York City's Times Square, is set to get a $27 million facelift that will give the Great White Way a dark new film noir look.

Philippines Typhoon 2011: Dramatic Photos of the Destruction

Residents of the Philippines' capital city, Manila, began cleaning up after Typhoon Nesat brought widespread flooding that killed 21 people and left over two dozen missing.

Frietmuseum: The World’s First Museum Dedicated to Fries

Frietmuseum, in the medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, honors the world's favorite snack: the fry!

Tropical Storm Ophelia Reforms in the Atlantic (PROJECTED PATH & MAPS)

Tropical Storm Ophelia reformed in the Atlantic, joining Tropical Storm Philippe. Here's a look at their projected paths.

Southwest Airlines Defends its Gay-Friendly Reputation in Leisha Hailey Flap

Leisha Hailey has asked her followers on twitter to boycott Southwest Airlines after she claims she was kicked off for kissing her girlfriend Camila Grey.

Leisha Hailey: Southwest Fires Back, Defends LGBT Reputation

After L- Word star Leisha Hailey was kicked off a Southwest flight for allegedly kissing her girlfriend, the airline fought back on Wednesday, defending its LGBT reputation.

Leisha Hailey on Twitter: 'Boycott Southwest if You are Gay'

Leisha Hailey took to Twitter after being kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight, asking all gays to boycott the company.

Northern Ireland: Farmer Tells R&B Singer Rihanna to Cover Up [VIDEO]

A farmer asked R&B singer Rihanna to leave his field in Northern Ireland after she appeared topless while taping a new music video for the single “We Found Love.”

Piranha Attacks in Brazil put 100 Beachgoers in Hospital

A series of piranha attacks put 100 beachgoers in the hospital over the weekend in northeastern Brazil.

Piranhas Attack 100 Swimmers at Brazil Beach

A series of piranha attacks put100 swimmers in the hospital over the weekend in Brazil.

Digital image of The Great Isaiah Scroll

Dead Sea Scrolls Online: Text Available Thanks to Google [VIDEO & LINKS]

The text of the Dead Sea Scrolls is available online now (with translation) thanks to Google.

Inspectors work inside the Washington Monument in Washington, DC

Washington Monument Closed: Dramatic New Video Shows Iconic Structure Shaking

A dramatic new surveillance video shows the recently closed Washington Monument shaking during the Virginia earthquake on Aug. 23.

Tropical Storm Ophelia to make Comeback as Philippe Churns in Atlantic [MAPS]

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia look to reform over the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Philippe churns in the open Atlantic.

‘127 Hours’ Sequel: Hiker Crawls Through Utah Desert with Broken Leg

A fan of the film 127 Hours found himself in a similar predicament at Little Blue John Canyon on Sept. 8 when he fell, breaking his leg and beginning a grueling four days in which he attempted to crawl out of the desert.

How Badly was the Washington Monument Damaged in the Virginia Earthquake?

The National Park Service will announce on Monday much damage the Washington Monument sustained during the 5.8-magnitude Virginia earthquake.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez speaks to the media as he stands next to the U.S. actor Sean Penn after their meeting at Miraflores Palace in Caracas

How Sean Penn Helped Free U.S. Hikers in Iran

The freed hikers that were held in Iran for over two years have a strange list of people to thank for their safe return to the US including Hugo Chavez and Sean Penn.