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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The Best Attractions in Minneapolis, MN (MSP Travel Guide Part 1)

by | December 9, 2018 | Twin Cities | 0 Comments

When I was 18 I couldn’t wait to get out of the Twin Cities. I wanted to move to a bigger city with more “culture” and never look back. So I moved to Chicago for college, and only came home for holidays and sometimes in the summer. After college I moved to Europe, and...
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The Best Minneapolis Bike Trails

by | November 30, 2018 | Twin Cities | 0 Comments

Most people would have never guessed that a city with such infamously long winters is actually a biker’s paradise. Yes, my hometown of Minneapolis is named one of the most bike-friendly cities in the U.S. for “building a freeway system for bikes”. We’re STILL bragging...
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Minneapolis Murals: Their Stories And Where to Find Them

by | November 9, 2018 | Minnesota, Twin Cities | 0 Comments

One of my favorite free things to do when I’m back in my hometown is to explore the Minneapolis murals. It’s an interactive way to explore the different neighborhoods of town, and the colorful backdrops are of course ideal for the ‘gram. But more importantly, the...
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20 Things to do in Duluth, Minnesota Before You Die

by | November 5, 2018 | Europe | 0 Comments

There are four places in the world that I consider “home”, and Duluth is one of them. From long walks along the beach with my mom, to Trampled by Turtles concerts in the park, to UMD college parties (and hangovers), it’s where I’ve checked quite a few things off my...
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The Best Restaurants in Duluth, MN

by | September 28, 2018 | DULUTH | 0 Comments

For a small town, Duluth is sure full of a lot of flavor. Yep, Duluth is most definitely in the running for an up-and-coming foodie destination, while still remaining true to its humble, blue-collar roots. Most people underestimate the cuisine and culture in Duluth...
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The Best Hiking Trails in Duluth, MN (Pictures and Map)

by | September 24, 2018 | Europe | 0 Comments

Duluth, Minnesota may be one of the most underrated hiking destinations in the country. The trails of Duluth and the surrounding North Shore region are considered a local gem to us Minnesotans, but it still baffles me how Lake Superior’s beauty and surrounding...
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What I Missed About America While Living in Europe

by | September 16, 2018 | Living Abroad, Mindfulness | 0 Comments

Three months spent back in the United States. And it took me three months to get around to publishing this blog post. Or any blog post for that matter. So, what the hell did I do during this time, you ask? Well, I lived my best Minnesota summer life with friends and...
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A Local’s Guide to Camping in Dubrovnik

by | June 12, 2018 | Croatia tips, Dubrovnik, Mljet Island, Ston | 8 Comments

You don’t need to stay in luxury accommodation to experience the best of Dubrovnik, Croatia. In fact, camping in Dubrovnik may be the best ways to immerse in the region’s lush, seaside landscape for a fraction of the cost of any hotel or apartment. Pitching tent in...
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The 15 Best Beaches in Dubrovnik, Croatia

by | June 4, 2018 | Croatia tips, Dubrovnik | 3 Comments

For a fairly small town, Dubrovnik sure does have an abundance of beaches. Even though the Old Town gets packed with tourists in the summer months, there are surely enough seaside escapes to go around for everyone. And as an American expat in Dubrovnik, I can tell you...
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The 4 in 1 Bag Perfect for Travel

by | May 20, 2018 | Conscious brands | 2 Comments

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...
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