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Billie Cohen

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  • Editorial Director, AFAR
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Travel writer, editor, candy addict. Where to find my work: @wendyperrin @afarmedia @cntraveler @BBC_Travel
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Chicago's Andersonville Neighborhood Is the Right Kind of Retro

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By Billie Cohen Verified
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Now that the Cubs have won the World Series, there’s no need to go back in time to revel in their glory days. But you could if you wanted to. In one Chicago neighborhood, retro shops and longstanding cultural meccas will make any visitor feel like they’ve been transported to another century. Even more anachronistic, Andersonville is completely free of big chain stores—all of the businesses here are independent and local.
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This Global “Not Hot List” Reveals 10 Under-the-Radar Places Ready to Welcome More Visitors

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By Billie Cohen Verified
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Intrepid Travel, a B-Corp that offers a wide range of global tours, has just released its 2027 Not Hot List, which showcases lesser-visited destinations throughout the world. We sat down with CEO James Thornton to find out what’s new and different this year—and what surprised even him. What is the Not Hot List?
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Peanut Butter? Ranch? The Surprising Things You Can’t Bring Through TSA

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By Billie Cohen Verified
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This article was originally published in 2023 and most recently updated on June 22, 2026, with current information. To save time when going through airport security and to avoid having to ditch toiletries, make sure that anything in your carry-on that could be considered liquid-y runs 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less. That includes ranch dressing. Ranch dressing? The one and only.
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