Allison Robertson articles

Tourists

Europe Is Tightening Travel Rules—Here's What's Changing

Europe will introduce new travel rules in 2026, including the ETIAS travel authorization and digital border checks, meaning visitors from visa-free countries must complete a quick online approval before visiting.
March 12, 2026 Allison Robertson
Woman in Europe

I lived abroad for most of the year, and my dad just mentioned something about a 183-day tax rule—should I be worried?

What is the 183-day tax rule? Learn how living abroad can affect tax residency, dual taxation, and whether you triggered foreign tax obligations.
March 12, 2026 Allison Robertson
Airport

I booked “hidden city” flights to save money, but my dad says airlines can ban me for that—is that actually true?

Can airlines ban you for booking hidden city flights? Learn the risks, airline policies, and what really happens if you skip the final leg of your itinerary.
March 9, 2026 Allison Robertson
Remote work

I worked remotely while visiting Europe on a tourist visa, and my dad says that’s illegal—did I technically break the law?

Is it illegal to work remotely in Europe on a tourist visa? Learn how visa rules apply to digital nomads and whether you technically broke immigration law.
March 6, 2026 Allison Robertson
White Sands Discovery

Ancient human footprints found at White Sands challenge what researchers thought they knew about when humans first stepped foot in North America.

Ancient fossilized footprints discovered at White Sands National Park in New Mexico reveal humans were in North America 21,000–23,000 years ago, challenging long-held migration theories and reshaping our understanding of Ice Age history.
March 6, 2026 Allison Robertson
Archaeology

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the skeleton of a 6th-century warrior who had his arm amputated—and replaced with a knife.

Archaeologists in northern Italy uncovered a medieval Longobard warrior buried with a knife prosthetic, revealing how he survived amputation and adapted centuries before modern medicine.
March 5, 2026 Allison Robertson
Archaeology

Archaeologists in France found ancient lead tablets buried with the dead, believed to curse enemies—and send them directly to the underworld.

Roman-era curse tablets discovered in graves beneath Orléans, France between 2022 and 2025 reveal ancient grudges, Gaulish language traces, and surprising burial rituals.
March 5, 2026 Allison Robertson
Mystery Castle

A terminally ill Arizona man secretly built an 18-room castle from nothing but scrap and stone, leaving it for his family to find after he died.

Discover the true story of Mystery Castle in Phoenix, Arizona — the handmade desert landmark built from stone and scrap by Boyce Gulley as a lasting promise to his daughter.
March 4, 2026 Allison Robertson
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