Allison Robertson articles

A woman holding baskets full of fresh produce and a concerned man standing beside her
GUIDES

My aunt is coming to visit from Canada and bringing food from her farm—my dad thinks it’s illegal, but my mom says it’s not monitored. Who’s right?

Is it legal to bring fresh farm food from Canada into the U.S.? Here’s what border agents actually check and what could get confiscated.
March 26, 2026 Allison Robertson
Concerned blonde woman packing and counting money for a trip
GUIDES

I’m going on a day trip to Canada and heard about the $800 rule. My dad says it’s always $800, but my mom says it depends on time away. Who’s right?

Does the $800 duty-free rule always apply at the U.S.-Canada border? Here’s how your exemption actually changes based on how long you stay.
March 26, 2026 Allison Robertson
Two men packing a car with luggage
GUIDES

I’m traveling to Mexico in a week but I have unpaid traffic tickets. My brother says that can affect border crossing—is this true?

Can unpaid traffic tickets stop you from crossing into Mexico? Here’s what actually matters at the border and what could quietly ruin your trip.
March 25, 2026 Allison Robertson
Man confused while checking into a hotel.
GUIDES

I don’t have a credit card, so my friend booked my hotel room, but they won’t let me check in without him—can they really do that?

Can a hotel refuse check-in if someone else booked your room? Learn how third-party reservations and credit card policies affect hotel check-in rules.
March 20, 2026 Allison Robertson
Shocked man giving his keys to a valet attendant
GUIDES

I booked a hotel and didn’t realize valet was the only parking option. It’s really expensive, and they won’t let me self-park—can they enforce this?

Can a hotel require valet-only parking? Learn when hotels can legally restrict self-parking and what to do about expensive valet fees.
March 20, 2026 Allison Robertson
Man having discussion with family before going on a trip.
TRAVEL TIPS

I didn’t buy health insurance before my overseas trip, and my dad says it’s mandatory everywhere—but my sister says it’s not. Who’s right?

Is travel health insurance mandatory overseas? Learn which countries require it, when it’s optional, and why skipping coverage can be risky.
March 13, 2026 Allison Robertson
Tourist shopping
GUIDES

I broke the $800 rule during my trip, and my mom says customs can seize everything—am I in trouble?

What happens if you exceed the $800 customs duty-free limit? Learn when U.S. Customs can seize goods and when you’ll simply owe duties.
March 13, 2026 Allison Robertson
Two concerned women packing for a trip.
GUIDES

I did back-to-back trips to Europe, thinking the 90-day limit was per trip, but my mom says it’s a rolling calendar rule—am I in trouble?

Does the Schengen 90-day rule reset per trip? Learn how the rolling 180-day rule works and what happens if you overstay in Europe.
March 13, 2026 Allison Robertson
Fishing
DESTINATIONS

The Best Fishing States in America Ranked for 2026—According to New Data

A new study ranks the best fishing states in America for 2026, revealing how affordability, coastal access, and infrastructure are reshaping where anglers find the best fishing opportunities nationwide.
March 13, 2026 Allison Robertson


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