Allison Robertson articles

Frustrated woman with friends looking at a laptop behind her

My sister and I are splitting the total cost of our trip, but now she wants to bring friends. Am I wrong for refusing to pay for them too?

Your sister wants friends on a trip you’re splitting. Should you pay for them? Here’s what’s fair and how to avoid vacation money drama early.
August 18, 2026 Allison Robertson
Canadian woman in an American town

Small American Towns That Canadians Say Are Worth Crossing The Border For

A guide to 25 small American towns Canadians love crossing the border for, from cozy lake escapes to historic main streets and seaside getaways.
August 17, 2026 Allison Robertson
Asian woman in a hotel room

While on vacation, my friend invited people I didn’t know into our hotel room with us for the night. Was I wrong for refusing to let them stay?

A friend invited strangers into your shared hotel room. Were you wrong to refuse? Here’s why hotel rules and travel boundaries make saying no reasonable.
August 17, 2026 Allison Robertson
Worried blonde woman at a party

I went on a trip with friends who drink heavily every night, and I felt trapped. How do you leave a vacation dynamic like that?

Feeling trapped on vacation because your friends want to party every night? Learn how to step away from an uncomfortable group dynamic without damaging your friendships.
August 11, 2026 Allison Robertson
Man standing beside pool

My family chose a cheaper hotel without asking me, and now I’m stuck with a vacation I don’t want. Can I ditch them and book a nicer place for myself?

Your family booked a cheaper hotel without asking you. Learn whether it's reasonable to book your own accommodations, speak up about the decision, or simply make the best of the trip.
August 11, 2026 Allison Robertson
A concerned woman

My parents want to take our kids on vacation without us. They say they "know what they're doing," but I'm worried. Is it that disrespectful to refuse?

Is it disrespectful to refuse when grandparents want to take your children on vacation alone? Learn why setting boundaries is a parenting decision, not a personal insult.
August 11, 2026 Allison Robertson
A concerned woman with blue hair and glasses

I booked a beach rental with friends, but nobody agreed on chores, groceries, or quiet hours. Should vacation houses come with house rules?

Planning a group vacation rental? Learn why discussing chores, groceries, quiet hours, and shared expenses before you arrive can prevent the conflicts that often ruin beach house getaways.
August 10, 2026 Allison Robertson
A red haired woman holding a receipt

On our group trip my friends kept inviting extra people to dinner. I'm OK with strangers, but was I wrong for refusing to split the bigger bill?

Is it fair to split a vacation dinner bill with unexpected guests? Learn what etiquette experts say and when it's reasonable to refuse paying for people you didn't invite.
August 10, 2026 Allison Robertson
Two researchers using archaeological technology

New Technology Is Allowing Scientists To “See” Beneath Ancient Jerusalem Without Digging—And It Could Change Everything We Thought We Knew

Scientists successfully tested cosmic-ray muon imaging beneath ancient Jerusalem, opening a non-invasive way to locate hidden chambers before excavation.
August 6, 2026 Allison Robertson