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The Traveling

Merman

by The Traveling Merman
@THETRAVELINGMERMAN

compelled me to swim, splash around and share
with others the things I had learned.

Once I got my first tail, I decided to swim to
places and explore. Whether it was beautiful
beaches or famous landmarks, I wanted to bring
the world around us closer to those unable
to travel. The positive feedback I got from
bystanders fueled me to continue pushing the
envelope.

When I was in Denmark, I made sure to pay a
visit to The Little Mermaid Statue. It was such
a ‘Fin-credible’ experience. Tourists and locals
were in shock to see a real life merman. They
didn’t want me to leave!
Jurassic Merman | @jurassicmerman Mike Croft | @dlx23 Steeley Dan the Merman | @Steeley_Dan_The Merman Mermaid Chantell | @chantell_peck_photography
The Traveling Merman | @thetravelingmerman The Traveling Mertographer | @thetravelingmertographer
Since I have been able to connect with so many
Shello! I am The Traveling Merman and I hail from people and mers around the world, I decided to
Colombia. create a logo with my name that would inspire
others to pack their bags and make that trip. I
As a little kid I remember the first movie I sell merchandise with my logo at online at my
watched, The Little Mermaid. I felt so enchanted website. My hope is that every time someone
by her story and characterization, that I knew I see my logo, they are reminded to not give up on
wanted to become a merman. their adventure.

After finishing my elementary school in Also, I have realized that every merfolk I have
Colombia, I moved to Spain where I continued met has taught me that we all have a story to tell.
with my middle school education. Living in Each story is unique and special in it’s own way.
Madrid, I was exposed to a different culture When we meet in person and we go for a swim
and my passion for traveling was born. After together, they teach me about their community
finishing my middle school education in Spain, and their mersonas. We create lasting memories
I moved to the USA to learn English and finish and a bond that I will always cherish.
my high school and college
educations. At the end of my adventures, I am left
with the thought: The common thread
My dream of becoming a that unites us all is the desire to be who
real merman and owning a we are.
tail became a reality when
I saw a video of the Weekie
Wachee Mermaids. It

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