Mark Johanson

Mark Johanson is a Sydney-based writer and travel editor at the International Business Times. His essays have appeared in The Expeditioner, BootsnAll and TravelMag, while other musings and photos can be found at Mark-Map.com. He has traveled to and blogged about more than 30 nations and territories on every continent except Africa and lived in the UK, U.S., the Caribbean and New Zealand. His feet remain itchy.

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Time For ‘Pay-As-You-Weigh’ Air Fares?
March 28 2013 5:52 AM

Economist Bharat Bhatta believes airlines should adopt a new policy: "overweight" passengers pay more, "underweight" pay less.
The World’s Most Controversial Tourist Attractions
March 28 2013 5:47 AM

To go or not to go? These controversial tourist attractions put many ethical travelers in a quandary.
Where In The World (93rd Edition)
March 27 2013 6:30 PM

--Where In The World--
Need More Paid Time Off? Live In One Of These Nations
March 27 2013 5:49 AM

If you’re looking for paid time off, one thing is certain: You don’t want to live in Asia or North America.
Here Comes Holi, India’s Brilliant Festival Of Colors [PHOTOS]
March 26 2013 11:45 PM

Thick clouds of neon color arrived at villages across India this week -- a telltale sign that the 2013 Holi Festival had begun.
Could Another Icelandic Volcano Ground European Air Travel?
March 26 2013 8:40 PM

Scientists warned of "unusual" activity at Hekla Tuesday. If it erupts, could its ash cloud do as much damage as Eyjafjallajokull in 2010?
Tablets At Takeoff? FAA May Relax Rules By Year’s End
March 26 2013 5:53 AM

Why can't you use tablets on a plane during takeoff/landing? According to an FAA source, the reason is unclear and the rule is changing.
Without Investors, An Iconic American Ship Will Be Scrapped
March 26 2013 5:52 AM

The S.S. United States was the fastest ship of its time and the crown of 20th Century American maritime, but it could be scrapped.
Winter Storm Virgil: Little Snowfall, Big Travel Delays
March 25 2013 7:44 PM

Winter Storm Virgil was not as powerful as expected, but still managed to snarl travel across the Midwest and mid-Atlantic Monday.
Colorado’s ‘Pot Tourism’ Regulations Still Hazy
March 25 2013 5:48 AM

Lawmakers in Colorado met Friday to review 58 recommendations on marijuana regulations, including limits to "pot tourism."
Why DC’s Cherry Blossom Time Almost Didn’t Come
March 24 2013 9:08 PM

The Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates a gift of trees from Japan 101 years ago. But few know the initial trees were actually destroyed.
Why 7,000 Cities Will Go Partially Dark Saturday
March 22 2013 5:48 AM

In 2013, Earth Hour events will take place in more than 7,000 cities/towns across 152 countries and territories on all continents.