Category: travelblog

• Mexi Log Fest in Mazatlán

  

  A travel gudie to Mazatlán, Mexico and to Mexi Log Fest where i photographed longboard surfing. There’s also some tips about surf photography and destination photography that I’ve learned during my travels.

  Helena And The Sea

  21 September, 2025

  colour, feminism, fishing boats, helenaandthesea, mermaids, Mexico, photography tips, surf photographer, surfguide, surfing, Text, travel photography, travelblog, travelblogger, water, water photography

  adventure, beach, blog, mazatlan, mexi log fest, Mexico, seascape, sportsphotography, surfing, surfing mexico, travel, travels, waterphotography

• Sharpness is overrated pt. 2 – Roosevelt Island, The Lower East Side & Manhattan

  

  Travel guide for an unusual New York experience going on the ferry from Wall Street to Roosevelt Island, and then heading to Manhattan on a tramway. Also, a summary of the relevance of blurry photos and Lower East Side of Manhattan. And of course, the importance of music especially rap.

  helenam

  10 January, 2025

  Art, city guide, cityscape, cityview, Grafitti, History, home, Museums, music, photography, photography tips, Text, Tornedalen, travel guide, travelblog, web shop

  art prints, blog, New York, roosevelt island, travel, travels, web shop

• The firefighters in India drive Royal Enfields

  

  While traveling India I’ve seen, and experienced, many amazing things. And some of those moments I’ve captured with my camera. Like this photo taken during Shigmo Festival in Goa which I’ve submitted to Life Framers photography contest Colors.

  helenam

  21 September, 2024

  Art, colour, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, iPhone photography, photo contests, photo editing, photography, photography tips, Text, travelblog, travelblogger

  blog, india travels, photo contest, photo editing, travel, travels

• reFocus 2024 Color Photography Contest

  

  My contribution to reFocus 2024 Color Photography Contest which shows the colors that are present in The Maldives through the colors on the buildings and people clothes. There are so many more colors present than the standard image presented in media.

  helenam

  19 March, 2024

  colour, everyday life, helenaandthesea, maldives, photo contests, photography, photography tips, Text, the maldives, travelblog

  maldives, photo contests, reflections, social media, travels

• Maldives on a budget

  

  Explore the stunning Maldives on a budget with insider tips on affordable travel, local experiences, and budget-friendly activities. Uncover the beauty of turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life without breaking the bank.

  helenam

  20 February, 2024

  animals, city guide, colour, everyday life, fish, helenaandthesea, hulhumale, iPhone photography, maldives, mermaids, portraits, redbull, skateboarding, surf photographer, surfguide, Text, the maldives, travel guide, travelblog, underwater photography, water photography, womens rights

  blog, budget friendly travel, budget travel, snorkeling, the maldives, travel blog, travel guide, travels, underwater photography, water photographer, water photography

• Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championships 2024

  

  Water sports photography in the north of Sweden at Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championships 2024 in Skellefteå. Such an amazing event when the sun was out and it was -25 degrees celsius and the water was literally freezing.

  helenam

  13 February, 2024

  arctic, city guide, colour, event photography, helenaandthesea, Inspiration, landscape photography, Lapland, photography, sport, Text, the arctic circle, travel guide, travelblog, water photography

  bay of Bothnia, norrland, Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championships 2024, Skellefteå, sports photography, travels, västerbotten, water photography, waterphotography, winter activity, winter swimming, winterwonderland

• Carnival – Gran Canaria

  

  Photos from my visit on Gran Canaria where I got to see one of the greatest carnival parades I’ve ever seen in the city of Las Palmas.

  helenam

  6 February, 2024

  Art, canon, city guide, colour, event photography, gran canaria, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Inspiration, las palmas, photography, portraits, smiles, spain, Text, travel guide, travelblog, travelblogger

  blog, carnival, celebration, event photography, gran canaria, gran canaria carnival, las palmas, las palmas carnival, parade, travel, travels

• Things to do in Lovina, North Bali

  

  And my contribution to Life Framers contest – Humans of the World I enjoy visiting temples, but what are temples without people. There has to be someone who keeps the temple grounds clean and also, temples, especially in Bali, are very lively. There are local communities celebrating different holidays and showing respect to the deities.…

  helenam

  31 October, 2023

  Art, bali, Bali, Balinese art, canon, colour, fish, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, Inspiration, iPhone photography, landscape photography, life, mermaids, photo contests, photography, portraits, printshop, surf photographer, temples, temples of bali, Text, travel guide, travelblog, travelblogger, underwater photography

  blog, humans of the world, life framer, lovina bali, menjangan island, temples of bali, travel, travels, waterphotography

• Singapore

  

  What I was up to on my recent visit to Singapore, views ot the city from Marina Bay Sands observation deck and my visit to The Botanical Gardens. Also, some photography tips.

  helenam

  3 September, 2023

  canon, city guide, cityscape, colour, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, Indonesia, Inspiration, photo editing, photography, photography tips, road trip, singapore, Text, travel guide, travelblog, travelblogger

  blog, photography guide, travel, travel guide, travels

• Green is a calming color

  

  The calming effect of the color green and my apple tree that grows, and bears fruit, up in the north of Sweden close to The Arctic Circle.

  helenam

  25 July, 2023

  arctic, canon, colour, everyday life, helenaandthesea, helenaisthlm, home, Inspiration, Kalix, life, midnight sun, midsummer, personal development, photography, reflections, self care, summer, Text, the arctic circle, Tornedalen, travelblog

  apple tree, blog, color theraphy, fotograf norrbotten, nature photographer, nottbotten, travel, travels