Hey there Reader,

As I look back on December and the incredible journey that was 2024, my heart is overflowing with gratitude and excitement.

This year was filled with bucket-list adventures, unforgettable memories, and milestones that brought us closer as a community of dreamers and doers.

From epic hikes and RV escapades to inspiring stories on the podcast, 2024 was a year of daring exploration—and I loved every moment of it!

Now, with 2025 just around the corner, I’m ready to dive into even bigger adventures, bolder goals, and brand-new experiences. How about you?

What are your adventure goals for 2025?

I can’t wait to see where this new year takes us. Here’s to dreaming big, exploring fearlessly, and making 2025 the most adventurous year yet!

Plus, I have some exciting news!

Highlights of 2024

🥂🥳🎉This year was EPIC (to say the least)! Here are some of my favorite things this mermaid did in 2024:

• ​Swam in my mermaid tail through shipwrecks in the Bermuda Triangle.
• Saw a Broadway show in New York.
• ​Got lost in Arches National Park.
• Slept in an RV park between two states.
• Hiked the cables up Half Dome in Yosemite.
• Braved the dangerous Angel's Landing Trail and The Narrows in Zion National Park.
• Photographed Bryce Canyon.
• Marveled at Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon.
• Hiked Rim to Rim solo in one day.
• Explored the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde.
• Was in four states at one time at the Four Corners.
• Swam with stingrays and dolphins in Grand Caymen.
• Waterfall jumped the Blue Hole in Jamaica.
• Ziplined over the ocean in Labadee, Haiti.

I would LOVE to see all of the adventures you had in 2024! Feel free to respond to this email or contact me on social media (@TheBucketListMermaid) to share!

January Bucket List Inspo

If 2025 was anything like 2024, I cannot wait to get started! Let's start getting inspired for January!

Here are 5 quick bucket list ideas:

1. Visit the Shirogane Blue Pond in Japan.
2. See penguin chicks in Antarctica
3. Skip the snow and lay on a beach in Turks and Caicos
4. Go hiking in Death Valley
5. Attend the ice climbing festival in Ouray, Colorado

See the Full January Bucket List

Favorite Photo from December

My favorite picture of December brings you some tropical vibes.

I had the opportunity to do a mermaid beach photoshoot in Labadee with Royal Caribbean! 🏝️🧜🏻‍♀️

New Adventure Gear Guide

This month, I focused on finding the best adventure gear for your pets!

As you may know, I travel in an RV with my 2 Siberian forest cats and my dog Maggie.

They are true adventure animals and I've tried lots of pet products. I am here to report back to your furry friends!

Shop Adventure Gear For Your Pets

Exciting News! The Ultimate Winter Bucket List is HERE!

As promised, I have spent ages carefully crafting an EPIC winter bucket list!

See the Winter Bucket List

This baby has over 110+ ideas for your winter bucket list. I've also created a printable!

Since you are already subscribers, this means you get it for free!

Head to the resource library, and you can download it (as well as the other seasons) from there!

Head to the Resource Library

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Podcast - Tick It Before You Kick It

This month was very exciting for the podcast! I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeremy George, who completed a bucket list challenge of checking of 52 things in 52 weeks.

Unlocking Happiness with Jeremy George Show Notes

YouTube Video

Recent Bucket Lists

​Ouray Bucket List​

Arches National Park Guides

I am now taking a deep dive into Arches National Park!

I have already done a complete guide as well as ranked all of the most notable arches!

Keep updated for more guides and helpful information.

I want to thank you for being a part of this adventurous community! I appreciate you and hope that you have an incredible New Year!

XOXO,

Alexandra Lauren

The Bucket List Mermaid💙