Hey Reader!
Now that we are all practically bursting at the seems because we ate too much at Thanksgiving, it's that time of year again!
Consider this your annual permission slip to snag a few adventure goodies without the guilt... because this year, I made sure everything on this list is something I personally use, personally love, and personally dragged up a mountain or through a waterfall at some point.
And yes… your girl finally jumped into Black Friday like a caffeinated lemur. Let’s roll.
If you shop any of these links, thank you. It helps me keep creating guides, photos, and chaotic travel stories, and it means more than you know. 🌊💙
🎉 My BIGGEST Discount of the Year (and probably ever): 50% Off!
This one gets the spotlight first because I’ve never done anything like this before.
50% OFF the Adventure Editing Guide
50% OFF the Photography Style Guide / Why Journal
These two are truly my “heart” products and the guides I wish I'd had years ago. Plus, with this deal they are only the price of a cup of coffee 🤣
They help you shoot smarter, edit faster, and find your own storytelling style (instead of trying to mimic everyone else on Instagram).
This sale ends in a blink, so grab them now while they’re basically half-price treasure chests.
👉 USE THE CODE "BLKFRIDAYMERMAID25" AT CHECKOUT
📸 30% off of Adventure Photography Prints
Because your walls deserve adventure too.
Surprise! I’m running my own Black Friday discount on Fine Art America, which means you can grab my prints, canvases, metal mounts, and all the artsy goodness for a special discount with my personal code.
If you’ve been wanting to decorate your home, office, RV, or cat’s bedroom with a little adventure...this is THE time.
👉 Use code: UDJVUE
Other Tools I Actually Use on Every Trip (and they’re on sale)
📷 SmugMug
My photo HQ! This is where I keep my prints, galleries, and the stuff I don’t trust my hard drive to protect.
This is also GREAT for photographers who are interested in going pro and giving galleries to clients.
It's not just me, I think almost every creator and photographer I know uses SmugMug.
Black Friday deals are live, so if you need a safe, beautiful home for your work… this is the one.
Save 40% off a new SmugMug account if you purchase before December 28th. Only available through this link ↓
🌍 Amazon Storefront
All my gear, from my “I swear this weighs nothing” lenses to my cat-proof camera bags.
If you’ve ever asked what camera I took that with? This is where I keep the answers.
A lot of favorites are discounted for Black Friday, so take a peek around:
📡 WifiCandy
After college, I backpacked around the entire world. Instead of dealing with the hassle of foreign sim cards, I instead got one of these portable wifi boxes. So. EASY!
They also have eSim options that I can't wait to try on my next trip.
If you’re traveling soon, this one is a game changer, especially if you upload photos on the go.
Offer ends: 28 November
Coupon code: BLK30 (apply at checkout)
The "Give Adventures, Not Stuff" Deals
🎁 Tinggly Experience Boxes
If you’re hunting for a gift that isn’t another sweater, candle, or “live laugh love” mug… listen up.
Tinggly Experience Boxes let you gift adventures, not objects, and as someone who literally travels for a living, I can confirm: memories beat “things” every single time. Here's me opening one up!
Think of Tinggly like a giant treasure chest filled with experiences around the world. You pick the box, your loved one picks the adventure… and boom. Instant hero.
- Nov 3–16: Early Black Friday Deals — 25% off all experience gifts
- Nov 17–Dec 7: Main Black Friday Sale — 33% off
- Dec 8–Jan 11: Christmas Sale — 20% off
- Use my link to get the deals
🎒 GetYourGuide
Your all-in-one adventure finder.
Think: balloon rides, waterfall hikes, street-food tours, boat trips, and those “skip the line so you don’t have a meltdown” museum tickets.
Perfect for planning your next epic trip or gifting something genuinely fun.
Here you can find experiences that are up to 50% off.
🧗 Manawa
For the adrenaline lovers.
Canyoning, bungee jumping, snowmobiling, ATV tours. Basically all the “did I seriously just do that?” stuff.
20% off Manawa gift cards
code BLACKWEEK25
valid until December 1st, 2025
💖 A Non-Salesy Pep Talk
If you buy nothing today, I still adore you and I'm glad you are here!
If you snag something fun for yourself, you deserve it.
If you’re gearing up for an adventure soon, PLEASE reply and tell me where you’re going so I can scream excitedly and send you all my photo tips.
Happy treasure hunting, Reader.
And remember: you don’t need everything... just the things that help you adventure better.
Stay adventurous,
🧜🏻♀️ Alexandra | The Bucket List Mermaid