Amanda Zeisset, Author at The Adventure Junkies

Deforestation. Endangered species on the brink of extinction. Climate change. For decades, these words have been in news headlines, research papers, documentaries, and political agendas. Daily, we are bombarded...

The Ausangate Trek with Andean Lodges

Amanda Zeisset

Blog

In the Andes, mountains are more than geological objects, they are the sacred protectors of the people and animals who live in the highlands. These soaring peaks are seen as the source of life. This worldview i...

Best Backpacks for Hiking of 2019

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Gear

A backpack is one of the very first pieces of gear you'll need to get started hiking. Considering you'll be wearing it for hours at a time, you'll want to make sure you pick the right one. The best backpacks fo...

Best Diving Cameras of 2019

Amanda Zeisset

Underwater Photography

You want to know what is the best diving camera out there right? At first sight, looking at getting into underwater photography can make your head spin. It's a gear intensive hobby and there are so many optio...

15 Of The Best Antarctica Books Of All Time

Amanda Zeisset

Antarctica

Does the white continent at the bottom of the world fascinate you? Whether you're looking for a guide to bring along on your Antarctica cruise or you're more of an armchair traveler, there are many Antarctica b...

How To Choose The Best Antarctica Cruise

Amanda Zeisset

Antarctica

Do you dream of making a journey to Antarctica? With its soaring mountain peaks, towering icebergs and diverse wildlife, it's easy to see why. As you might have guessed, the easiest way to visit the white conti...

8 Experiences to Add To Your Antarctica Dream List

Amanda Zeisset

Antarctica

Have you ever wondered what do people actually do when they go to Antarctica? Isn't it just a bunch of ice? While the white continent does have a lot of ice and snow - it's an adventure junkie's paradise. There...

What Animals Can You See In Antarctica?

Amanda Zeisset

Antarctica

Antarctica is a nature lover's dream travel destination. It's a place that is full of stunning landscapes and sea ice formations. But, what makes people come from all over the world is the frozen continent's di...

How Much Does It Cost To Go To Antarctica?

Amanda Zeisset

Antarctica

Have you ever wondered how much does it cost to go to Antarctica? As you can imagine, it's a long journey and a truly “off the beaten path destination” which means getting there won't be cheap. However, if you...

What It’s Like To Go To Antarctica With One Ocean Expeditions

Amanda Zeisset

Antarctica

Antarctica - it's a trip you've dreamt of taking for years. When you think of your dream trip, images of humpback whales doing acrobatics, penguins waddling in the snow and icebergs floating by fill your mind. ...

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