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.
The World’s Fastest-Growing Airlines
They may not be on your radar just yet, but these 10 airlines are gobbling up every new aircraft Airbus and Boeing can throw at them.
5 Questions About ‘Ultra-Low-Cost’ Frontier Airlines Answered
Just what exactly does it mean when Frontier Airlines says it’s transitioning into an “ultra-low-cost” carrier?
Got $119K To Spare? Try Luxury Hotelier Four Seasons’ New Jet
Luxury hotel chain Four Seasons has a lofty new goal: taking its brand to the skies.
How To Avoid Cell Phone Roaming Fees When Traveling Abroad
Global telecommunications companies will earn $57 billion in roaming charges this year -- but they don't have to.
The Most-Visited US Destination Is …
In the battle for U.S. tourism supremacy, there are really only two competitors: New York and Orlando.
Inspired By Bundy: A Brief History Of Public Land And The American West
How did so much U.S. land west of the 100th meridian get gobbled up by the federal government?
How Many Airplane Stowaways Have Survived The Trip?
Roughly 100 people are known to have stowed away under planes during flights worldwide, and only a fraction of them survived.
After Deadliest Day On Everest, Guides Demand Changes
Sherpa guides issued an ultimatum to the government of Nepal, threatening to cease work on Mount Everest until conditions change.
Marijuana Tourism Kicks Into High Gear In Colorado
More than 100,000 visitors are expected to descend on downtown Denver this weekend for cannabis-related festivities.
New Teen Trend: Tweeting Threats To Airlines
Before social media, the worst thing your kid could do was prank call 911. Now, they can threaten an airplane with the click of a button.
How Pyongyang Marathon Highlights North Korea's Tourism Ambitions
Foreign runners made their debut at Pyongyang’s annual marathon Sunday as North Korea sprinted toward its own ambitious tourism goals.
The 25 Most Popular Destinations In The World
TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice awards for destinations offers a barometer for what’s in and what’s out in global travel.
For Quality, These US Airlines Soar The Highest
Last year was the best for airline performance in a quarter of a century, but that doesn’t mean it’s an entirely rosy picture.
Cruise Ship In Spotlight Amid Charge Of 'Slave-Like' Worker Conditions
Brazilian police say they’ve rescued 11 crew members from “slave-like conditions” on board the cruise ship MSC Magnifica.
Here's What's In ‘The Orlando Of China’
If Macau is China’s Las Vegas, Hengqin Island is about to become its Orlando.
Malaysia Airlines Rival: Our Pilots Ensure Planes ‘Never Get Lost’
Was it a case of editorial oversight or an insensitive dig at the beleaguered competition?
8 Great Travel Destinations Of The Near Future
Right now, they’re undeveloped islands, noisy construction sites and dreams that exist only on computers.
Why World Cup Won’t Be A Game Changer For Brazil
The Brazilian government has promised big economic benefits from hosting the World Cup, but will they pan out?
In These Airports,You Won't Mind Waiting
Singapore's Changi airport has a pool, movie theater and butterfly garden, and it was just named the best airport in the world.
Mixed Message? US Promotes Visiting Kiev Days After Travel Warning
The U.S. Department Of State is supposed to be the go-to source for advice on global travel, but its message about Ukraine is baffling.