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Jessica Mlinaric and Geoffrey Baer with bicycles at the Illinois-Indiana State Line Boundary Marker
Chicago

Exploring Chicago Mysteries with WTTW

Explore three Chicago mysteries with me and Geoffrey Baer!

Author Jessica Mlinaric in Chicago
Chicago

Chicago Scavenger Featured in the Chicago Tribune

Jessica Mlinaric walks down Chicago's wood block alley
Architecture

Secret Spot: Chicago’s Wood Block Alley

Chicago, Culture

80 Sips Challenge Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 5, 2011January 6, 2025

Game on Chicago, it’s wine time.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Style: Halsted & Webster

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 4, 2011January 6, 2017

A stylish take on snowy weather gear.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Snowdozing

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 2, 2011January 6, 2017

The morning after the craziest snowfall I’ve seen in my life.

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Culture

Monday Inspiration

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 31, 2011January 6, 2017

Inspiration courtesy of Tom Petty.

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New York City, Washington D.C.

Guest Blog – Whirlwind tour of NYC, DC/Chi goes Urban Explorer

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 24, 2011January 6, 2017

Falling in love with NYC in only 26 hours.

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Chicago, Culture

80 Sips Challenge Chicago Kickoff

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 17, 2011January 6, 2025

Bottlenotes is serving up a challenge to Chicago oenophiles.

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New York City

Monday Inspiration

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 17, 2011January 6, 2017

Sharing a bit of Big Apple inspiration.

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New York City

Travel Toolbox – Winter Wandering in NYC

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 14, 2011January 6, 2017

Every explorer requires a certain set of tools for their travels.

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Chicago, Culture

DMK Burger Bar

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 3, 2011January 6, 2025

You’ll want to make time for burger night in Lakeview.

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Chicago

Fine Dining at P.O.S.H.

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 5, 2010January 6, 2017

This vintage boutique takes you back to a time when table settings mattered.

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Urban Explorer is a travel blog highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems to inspire curious travelers by Jessica Mlinaric, author of 'Secret Chicago' and 'Chicago Scavenger.'
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