A Magnet for the Plot: 76 Countries and Counting — With Helo of Where Is Helo? | #143
She couldn’t afford a passport, so she sold chocolates until she could. Now, Helo has traveled to 76+ countries—and somehow keeps finding herself in the middle of a good story.She plans obsessively, gets lost on purpose, talks to strangers, and actively chases the things that make her uncomfortable. This is about what happens when you stop waiting for life to get easier and start putting yourself in places where something can actually happen.
Show Notes
Keywords
Travel, Inspiration, Brazil, India, Overcoming fears, Cultural immersion, Adventure, Personal growth, Travel planning, Curiosity
Key topics
Helo's background and upbringing in Brazil
Her first trip to India and why she chose it
Balancing spontaneity and planning in travel
Overcoming fears, including her fear of birds
The importance of asking for what you want
Her philosophy of getting lost and taking long walks
The impact of travel on personal growth and perspective
How to start traveling with limited resources
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Helo and her travel philosophy
01:11 Growing up in Brazil with limited resources
03:39 Why India was her first international destination
07:31 First impressions and cultural shocks in India
11:03 Challenges and joys of her three-month stay in India
14:01 Balancing spontaneity and planning in travel
16:35 Learning English without formal classes
18:29 Moving to the US and her viral letter to Budweiser
20:27 Asking for opportunities and making things happen
23:19 The evolution of her Instagram and travel content
24:54 Most challenging and emotionally demanding trips
27:32 Overcoming her fear of birds in Kyrgyzstan
34:41 The importance of getting lost and taking long walks
36:13 Living as the main character in your life
38:24 Making friends and sharing food while traveling
39:05 What representing Brazil means to her
41:45 Advice for aspiring travelers and overcoming doubts
43:13 The value of stable data and planning
44:48 Encouragement to pursue dreams today
46:18 The importance of travel over formal education
48:12 Her favorite and underrated destinations
48:34 What’s always in her backpack
48:56 If she could leave tonight on a one-way ticket
49:59 Final thoughts and how to connect with Helo
resources
Instagram - Where is Hello? - https://www.instagram.com/whereishello_/
National Geographic Documentary on Kyrgyzstan Eagles - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/
guest links
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whereishello_/
