Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain

"An inspiring yet relatable read for anyone ready to stop settling." —Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure

In this inspiring travel memoir—the antidote to the “just quit your job and ditch all your belongings to backpack the world” mentality—a young woman explores how she took calculated risks to follow her dreams: traveling and living abroad without sacrificing stability and comfort.

Like many young professionals, Helene settled into a steady 9-5, watching the clock tick by and dreaming of seeing the world one day. But after a climbing accident leaves her bedbound for months, she finds a new voice connecting with others online and starts a blog to write about her true passion: travel. When her blog takes off and a sponsored trip overseas opens her eyes, she wonders: could she lead a stable life while traveling the world?

From skinny dipping in the icy Baltic and hiking Germany’s storied Black Forest, to wrestling with visa applications and apartment hunting in medieval Heidelberg, Helene shares the realities—both the magical and the mundane—that come with chasing bold dreams and learning that home is where you make it. For those who fear change, the secret lies in taking calculated risks.

Uplifting yet candid, this travel memoir will inspire others to take chances and transform their own lives. But you don’t have to uproot your life to find meaning—just have the heart to take a leap.

Helene Sula is an American travel writer and blogger. Though she grew up fearful of change, travel inspired Helene to get outside her comfort zone. Now she aims to motivate others to have their own eye-opening adventures, pursue their passions, and expand their boundaries, even if they’re still figuring out what those are.

She has traveled to 50+ countries and counting, blogging about her one-of-a-kind travel adventures focused on historical and cultural experiences, local cuisines, and off-the-beaten path destinations along the way. Her writing has been featured in Business Insider, Forbes, People Magazine, and more.

Originally from Texas, Helene now resides in Oxford, United Kingdom with her husband Michael, and their two adventure-loving pups, Hugo and Millie. When she’s not trotting the globe or posting captivating travel content, you can find her exploring Oxford's hidden gems.

Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 224
Trim Size: 6 x 9
ISBN: 978-1958803417