About Me

ABOUT ME

It all started with a fall.
No, really.
I'm Helene and I started this blog after I fell rock climbing. It was just for fun. And then, it became sort of my life. It allowed me to make this my job, to move abroad, to travel, to write, and even work with my husband.
Do you I never thought I'd be here. Well, not just here, but where I am today. In 2016 I moved from Dallas to Germany. In 2019 I moved back to Dallas to write and explore more of America and the world.
I never thought I'd be a full time blogger. Or that I'd hire my husband to work with me, full-time on the blog.
But here we are! Michael and I work together to write, share,
So what is this blog about, anyway? I share with you my travel experiences, tips and tricks for getting the most out of your trips, strategies for creating a successful blog, how to manage real life, and social media (with an emphasis on Instagram). I DO NOT believe in niches but I believe in great content and sharing your gift with the world.

A little about Michael:

Michael is a man's man and doesn't have a mustache to be ironic. He just likes it. His focus for the blog is photography, brand outreach, editing, and social media.

NEXT DESTINATIONS

FEBRUARY 9-12

New Orleans, Louisiana

March 22-27

Big Ben, Texas

June 19-30

Europe

Check out my Featured/Press.

I truly believe life is all about perspective. I have no problem with the idea of viewing the world through rose colored glasses. If you ask me, it’s all good.

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What's your name?

Helene. With an e. Not Helen. Pronounced Hell – lean. It's a family name and I love it.

Where do you live?

Although I'm from the greatest state, Texas (Dallas, specifically), I moved to Heidelberg Germany to fulfill my dreams (and my husband's dream) of traveling in Europe. You can see why we decided to move here and why we picked Heidelberg here. All our travels here.

What camera do you use?

I wrote an extensive post on how we decided on camera and lenses. I have a Nikon D5600 and absolutely love it! I swear by this lens (seriously this lens will change your life!). I edit my photos in Photoshop and Lightroom.

How did you start your blog?

Funny story… I fell 20 feet rock climbing and had LOTS of time on my hands. I started the blog as a fun way to express myself and chat with others. This guide will show you exactly how to start a profitable blog, from scratch, in 15 minutes.

How did you move abroad without a visa?

I moved from Dallas to Heidelberg and it was a lengthy process, but well worth it. The visa process was difficult and I outline what happened right here. I talk about my life abroad right here.

Who are the #sulakids?

My two pups, Hugo, a doberman, and Millie, an English Springer Spaniel. They are like our children. And yes, we did bring them all the way overseas! It was not easy, but totally worth it. They even have their own Instagram account, @thepassportpups

How do you travel with dogs?

I wrote an extensive post on moving overseas with the dogs and how we travel with, and without the pups. Bottom line, it's actually really doable!

What are your tips for new bloggers?

Just do it. Seriously, put some time and effort into it. It's worth it. I am a full time blogger and it's been one of the best things I've ever done for myself both personally and professional.