Allison Robertson articles

Airport

My friend says TSA can’t make you unlock your phone. My cousin says they absolutely can at some airports. Who’s telling the truth?

Can TSA force you to unlock your phone at the airport? Learn the difference between TSA screening and border searches, and what your rights are when traveling domestically or internationally.
February 25, 2026 Allison Robertson
Healthy living

States That Take Healthy Living Seriously (And It Shows)

Discover the top 25 U.S. states that prioritize healthy living based on obesity rates, healthcare quality, outdoor recreation access, and healthy food availability—ranked with real data and a laid-back, informative tone.
February 24, 2026 Allison Robertson
Travel vaccines

I booked a trip to Southeast Asia, and my uncle says travel vaccines are mandatory. My cousin says no one actually checks. What should I do?

Traveling to Southeast Asia and confused about vaccines? This guide explains what’s actually required, what’s recommended, and how to decide which travel vaccines make sense—without panic or misinformation.
February 12, 2026 Allison Robertson
Cruise insurance

I’m going on a cruise, and my brother says regular travel insurance is fine. My mom says cruises need special coverage. Who’s right?

Going on a cruise and confused about travel insurance? This guide explains whether standard travel insurance is enough for cruises, what extra risks cruises involve, and when cruise-specific coverage is the smarter choice.
February 12, 2026 Allison Robertson
Travel insurance

I booked my trip using my credit card, and my sister says that means I don’t need travel insurance. My mom says insists that I still do. Who’s right?

Booked a trip with your credit card and wondering if you still need travel insurance? This guide breaks down what credit card coverage actually includes, where it falls short, and when buying extra travel insurance is the smarter move.
February 11, 2026 Allison Robertson
Lakota Sioux

Photos Of The Tribe That Fled To Canada To Escape U.S. Control

The untold story of the Lakota Sioux flight to Canada to avoid U.S. rule—their escape, spiritual practices, hardships, and the small group who stayed behind forever. A moving testament to Indigenous strength and defiance.
February 11, 2026 Allison Robertson
shark teeth

A 9-year-old girl discovered a rare—and massive—15-million-year-old Megalodon tooth while hunting for fossils in Chesapeake Bay.

9-year-old fossil hunter Molly Sampson discovered a rare 15-million-year-old Megalodon tooth on Christmas morning in Maryland, uncovering prehistoric history and inspiring explorers everywhere.
February 5, 2026 Allison Robertson
cave dwellers

In Northern China, millions of people still live in 4,000-year-old caves build into the hillside—and they do so purely out of choice.

In northern China, millions still live in ancient cave homes carved into hillsides. Explore the history, daily life, and surprising modern comforts of the Shaanxi cave dwellers.
February 5, 2026 Allison Robertson
Pink Panthers

Infamous jewel thieves dubbed “The Pink Panthers” were thought to be retired—but their latest hotel heist in 2025 proves the legend is far from over.

The true story of the Pink Panthers, the elite jewel thieves who pulled off lightning-fast robberies across the globe and continue to outsmart police well into the 2020s.
February 4, 2026 Allison Robertson