Archive - The Travel Paradox

Again. But with more 'intention'

Words to live by in 2026

Dec 31, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

24 of my favourite travel snaps

To celebrate this 24th day, I want to share some of my best visual memory reminders from 14 years of seeing the world

Dec 24, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

What I've loved about 6 months of The Travel Paradox

I've been thinking about the journey thus far, and I want to share my findings with you.

Dec 17, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

The Calgary Chronicles

My current life as a carer, writer and mother

Dec 10, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

My top 7 ways to ‘just be’ while getting the most out of travel, and maybe even life

Dec 3, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

November 2025

I have crossed the Arctic Circle only once

My journey towards moderate self-awareness, semi-independence, and a partial reckoning with my limited talents: looking back on my life as a 12 year old…

Nov 26, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

Travel and the Pursuit of Happiness

Plus 5 (sometimes silly) ways to make me a better traveller. (Results for others may vary)

Nov 19, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

The Quantity vs. Quality Debate

Do I check off the must-see places, one by one? Or do I give up the list to travel and live more deeply?

Nov 12, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

Understanding the Travel Paradox

Travelling with our eyes wide open, fully acknowledging the effects of our travel, and doing what we can to travel in a way that is respectful…

Nov 5, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

October 2025

The case against Hiram Bingham

I dream of the day when the fancy train to Machu Picchu is named the Pablito Richarte Train. Is anyone with me?

Oct 29, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

3 terribly unique museums, and 1 magical set of stairs

Definitely NOT 'hidden gems', just cool places you might want to visit

Oct 22, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

What we go through to get from where we are to where we really want to be.

Oct 15, 2025 • JL Orr of The Travel Paradox

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