Articles By Mark Johanson

Athens' Acropolis

From Travel Jun 12

Greece’s Tourism Woes Continue As Tour Operators Slash Prices

Tour operators are offering steep discounts to Greece amid speculation about a Greek euro exit and fears of ensuing social unrest.

Tokyo, Japan

From Economy Jun 12

World’s Most Expensive Cities For Expats In 2012 [SLIDESHOW]

Though rents went down, grocery bills shrank and companies trimmed their workforce after the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Tokyo edged past Angolan capital Luanda to become the world’s most expensive city for expatriates in Mercer’s 2012 survey.

hot sand beach

From Travel Jun 11

Destination New Zealand: The Best Kept Secrets Of The North And South Islands

Computer-generated imagery may have enhanced New Zealand's already otherworldly peaks and valleys, but what you see in "The Lord of the Rings" films is the real deal and is certain to fill you with the giddiness of a hobbit.

Melaka, Malaysia

From Travel Jun 08

10 Cities You’ve Never Heard Of That You’ll Want To Visit

Forget New York, Paris or Sydney. Take a closer look at the map, and you’ll find a whole host of overlooked cities just begging to be explored.

Disney World

From Companies Jun 08

Orlando Theme Park Wars: Why Disney World And Universal Studios Are Fighting To Be Most Expensive

There’s a green-tinged cloud circling Orlando as executives at Disney World and Universal Studios stare each other down with dollar-sign eyes to see who will become America’s most expensive theme park.

Tibet Closed

From Travel Jun 07

China: Tibet Closed To Foreign Tourists

Several travel agencies in China are reporting that foreigners have been banned from traveling to the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Chinese name for Central Tibet.

Hurricane Season

From Travel Jun 07

Hurricane Season Travel Tips: When To Vacation & How To Prepare

What will the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season be like? When are hurricanes most likely to hit the Southeast? The Caribbean? Can I get a refund if my vacation is a washout?

Ellis Island Hospital Complex – New York Harbor, NY and NJ

From Travel Jun 06

America’s Most Endangered Historic Places In 2012

"History is made all around us all the time,” said Stephanie Meeks, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The trust just released its 2012 list of America's 11 most endangered historic places.

D-Day

From Travel Jun 05

D-Day Anniversary: Visiting The Normandy Beaches Today

Sixty-eight years after the D-Day invasion, the beaches of Normandy are now pilgrimage sites -- a treasure trove of history amidst a prosaic land.

Lagos Dana Air crash

From Travel Jun 04

Dana Air Crash Highlights Air Safety Concerns In Nigeria

When a Dana Air plane crashed in Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday, it aroused concerns that, despite improvements made over the last five years, there are still major safety issues in the nation’s aviation industry.