About

Author and Travel Writer Jessica Mlinaric @urbnexplorer

Urban Explorer is a travel blog highlighting arts and culture, history, and hidden gems to inspire curious travelers. Author Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to share travel tips and stories from around the world.

Jessica is based in Chicago as a freelance writer and photographer and spends her days working in marketing and corporate communications with 15+ years of experience.

In 2018, Jessica’s first book Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure was published by Reedy Press. Her second book, Chicago Scavenger invites readers on a scavenger hunt of 17 neighborhoods and was published by Reedy Press in 2022.

For recommendations, collaborations, or salutations email: hello@jessicamlinaric.com.