Welcome to The Mindful Mermaid travel & lifestyle blog!
My name is Alex, and I’m an American blogger and content creator who picked up and moved to Croatia after college. With both a passion for sustainability and travel, I believe that travel can be used as a force for good.
My growing corner of the internet is where I share my FREE resources and experiences practicing responsible travel, conscious living, and global citizenship.
It’s my mission to set an example that sustainable travel and living can be hip, instead of hippie.
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responsible travel resources…
5 Ways to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint from Flying
(this article is a guest post by Emily Folk of Conservation Folks). Have you ever thought about the environmental impact of even one person taking a flight? If you think about the fuel needed to get a plane in the air and the number of planes flying around the world...
The Importance of Slow Travel
The solution to modern-day manic tourism…
Travel to Croatia With Me! (Croatia Group Trip October 2018)
While many consider Croatia a dream destination, I’m one of the lucky few foreigners that actually get to call this nature-haven home. Since I came here to study abroad in and later returned to live, I’ve gained insider knowledge of the entire Croatia region that you...
Mindful + Conscious resources…
5 Sustainable Style Tips Made Simple
I used to be the girl with “nothing to wear” and an overflowing closet with cheap clothes. After burning through dozens of Forever 21 blouses and shoes with a 3-month lifespan, I realized that my purchasing patterns were not only hurting my wallet. I made the...
Why You Should Opt for Secondhand Engagement Rings
Two years ago my Facebook newsfeed was filled with blurry Thirsty-Thursday snapshots. It has now transformed into a flurry of engagement announcements, barn-chic wedding albums, and #weddinghashtagsfordays. While we may be the generation to be a bit flashy on social...
The 4 in 1 Bag Perfect for Travel
After two years of living out of two suitcases in Europe, minimalism is both a value and a necessity for me. I’ve replaced impulse shopping with buying smart for my nomadic lifestyle. As a result, my mind and space feels a lot less cluttered. But while packing a...
LIVING ABROAD…
Dubrovnik Diaries: Pomalo Living
Whenever I’m asked about why I chose Dubrovnik, I end up narrating the same sensational monologue from start to finish. I could never find the right words to describe the carefree, yet often chaotic, way of life that keeps me coming back. It...
How to Get a U.S. Working Holiday Visa in Ireland
Here’s everything you need to know about getting a working holiday visa in Ireland, as well as how to find housing and a job once you arrive!
Cork City Chronicles: The Emerald Summer
If there’s one thing that Ireland taught me, it’s that you can’t trust the weather forecast. You can mope about how there’s a 100 percent chance of rain all week, only to be surprised by nothing but sun and blue skies. And that’s exactly how my solo experience and...
