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Photo of weathered doors in New Orleans' French Quarter
Architecture, New Orleans

Doors of New Orleans

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 15, 2017July 19, 2017

Peek inside the Crescent City with a look at its gorgeous doorways.

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Photo of coffee at Caficultura in San Juan
Culture, San Juan, Travel Guide

Breakfast 3 Ways in Old San Juan

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 28, 2017January 6, 2025

The capital of Puerto Rico starts the day with a good breakfast.

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Photo of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Books, Culture, Istanbul

‘Inside Out In Istanbul’ Review and Travel Tips

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 21, 2017February 21, 2017

This book captures both the feeling of Istanbul and the author’s process of learning about it in print.

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Image of the clock tower in Ravenswood
Chicago, Culture, Travel Guide

Ravenswood Neighborhood Guide

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 14, 2017January 6, 2025

Ravenswood is leafy, tranquil neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side, but don’t mistake it for boring.

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Muslim women rally at the Women's March in Chicago
Chicago, Culture

Women’s March Photos Featured by Wirehouse Co.

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 7, 2017February 14, 2017

I snapped a few photos capturing the energy of the Chicago Women’s March on January 21.

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Culture

Urban Explorer Has A New Look

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 1, 2017February 28, 2017

I’m excited to announce the new site design and logo of Urban Explorer today!

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Culture

Favorite Posts of 2016

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 10, 2017January 26, 2017

A roundup of my most memorable articles of the year. Looking forward to a wonderful 2017!

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View of downtown Chicago at sunrise
Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Capturing Chicago’s Sunrise from 360 Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 29, 2016February 7, 2017

To celebrate the shortest day of the year, 360 Chicago hosted an Instameet in its in the 94th-floor observatory.

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Photo of a shared room at Chicago's Hollander hostel
Architecture, Chicago

Room Key: The Hollander Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 27, 2016January 12, 2025

The Hollander offers an upscale hostel experience with a social emphasis.

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Photo of a guest room at the Robey hotel in Chicago
Architecture, Chicago

Room Key: The Robey Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 21, 2016January 12, 2025

Enjoy minimal, elegant design in the heart of Chicago’s bustling Wicker Park neighborhood.

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