Allison Robertson articles

Police officer at the Cecil Hotel

L.A.’s Cecil Hotel Was Built For Luxury—But A Series Of Disturbing Events Turned It Into A Real-Life Nightmare

The Cecil Hotel began as a glamorous Los Angeles destination before tragedy, murder, serial killers, and one haunting mystery defined its legacy.
October 20, 2026 Allison Robertson
Broken road in Centralia ghost town, Pennsylvania

American Ghost Towns With Disturbing Stories Behind Why Everyone Left

American ghost towns were abandoned after fires, poison, floods, disasters and terrifying legends made staying nearly impossible.
October 20, 2026 Allison Robertson
Disgusted woman holding weird food

Delicious American Foods That Tourists Always Say They Hate—At First

These 30 regional American foods might look strange to tourists at first, but one bite is often enough to understand why locals love them.
October 14, 2026 Allison Robertson
Blonde Canadian woman with a passport

Canadians Were Asked Where They’d Move To If They Wanted Better Access To Big Cities, Jobs—And Beaches. Here’s What They Said.

Canadians looking for bigger cities, better job opportunities and beaches have plenty of options, but one country stands above the rest.
October 7, 2026 Allison Robertson
Red haired woman in an airport

Californians Were Asked Where They’d Move To If They Wanted Ocean Views Without Million-Dollar Prices—Would You Pick The Same Places?

Californians looking for ocean views without million-dollar home prices have plenty of options, from affordable U.S. coasts to beaches abroad.
October 7, 2026 Allison Robertson
Woman packing food into a mini fridge

The resort says I’m not allowed to use the mini fridge for my own food. Can they really tell me that?

Your resort says its mini fridge isn't for your own food. Can it control what guests store inside, even when you've brought pre-cooked meals?
October 1, 2026 Allison Robertson
Man in hotel with a sandwich

The resort says I’m not allowed to make sandwiches in my own room using groceries I brought. Can they actually tell guests that?

Your resort says you can't make sandwiches from groceries in your own room. Can hotels restrict outside food, even when no cooking is involved?
October 1, 2026 Allison Robertson
Man at resort soda machine

The all-inclusive resort I’m at says I’m not allowed to refill my reusable bottle at the restaurant soda fountain. Can they really stop me?

Your all-inclusive resort won't let you refill your reusable bottle at the soda fountain. Can it really make that rule, and why would it?
September 29, 2026 Allison Robertson


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