Helping you live adventurously, photograph better, and turn your bucket list into real-life magic.

Adventure Deeper. Photograph Differently. Live Wilder.

Adventure Travel

Epic itineraries and bucket list guides to help you adventure deeper.

Travel Photography

Tips, gear guides, and editing advice to help you photograph differently and tell your own story.

Live Adventurously

Outdoor wellness, mermaid mindset, and the art of slowing down and living wilder every day.

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What’s Your Next Bucket List Adventure?

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What Is Adventure Travel?

Learn more about what adventure travel is and why it is my favorite way to way to experience the world!

Hey! I’m Alexandra!

Meet the Bucket List Mermaid

I’ve spent years chasing wild adventures, exploring off-the-beaten-path places, and capturing the magic of those moments through my camera lens.

This space is for anyone who’s tired of the ordinary and hungry for stories, tips, and inspiration to live boldly and travel authentically.

Whether you’re planning your next epic trip, wanting to take better photos, or just craving a life full of wonder, you’re in the right place.

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the bucket list mermaid, The Bucket List Mermaid | Adventure Travel & Photography Blog

Why a Mermaid?

Because mermaids are wild, adventurous, fearless, and free—just like the kind of life I help you chase.

I’ve always loved the ocean (my parents literally got married underwater), but “mermaid” became more than a theme—it became a mindset. It’s about diving deep into new experiences, swimming against the current, and turning the everyday into magic.

The mermaid tail? That’s just for fun (and some serious side-eyes in public). But this blog is for anyone who wants to travel boldly, capture beauty through a lens, and live a life worth splashing around in.

I’m not here to help you be a mermaid—I’m here to help you live like one.

You don’t have to wait for “someday” to start living adventurously, capturing epic moments, and making real memories. I’ve got tools, tips, and inspiration to help you dive in—wherever you are.

Free Travel Photography Cheat Sheet

Your go-to guide for capturing jaw-dropping travel photos—without needing fancy gear or pro experience.
It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s free.

AND THAT’S NOT ALL! I HAVE AN ENTIRE VAULT FULL OF TRAVEL TREASURES AND RESOURCES!

Hiking Packing Lists

Trail-ready, forget-nothing checklist

RV Setup & Tear down Guide

Stress-free road trip vibes

Seasonal Bucket List Printables

For fall flings, summer slays, and everything in between

Access to Shutterbugs Gone Wild

My photography lounge for wild-hearted adventurers

Not Sure Where to Start? Pick a Bucket List Destination!

Adventure Gear

Get the best gear for photography, hiking, RVing, and more!

Adventure Inspo, Delivered

Get monthly bucket list ideas, behind-the-scenes adventure stories, photography tips, and first dibs on new content.

You’ll also get exclusive access to the Travel Treasure Vault—my free resource library packed with printable checklists, photo tips, and tools to help you adventure smarter and live wilder.

Basically: fun stuff for wild-hearted adventurers who love a good bucket list.

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