Amanda Zeisset, Author at The Adventure Junkies

A Journey Through the Realm of a Sacred Mountain: The Ausangate Trek

Soaring glacier peaks scrape the sky to the left. A valley plummets to the right. Front and center is a mound of earth striped with intense turquoise, rust red and golden yellow. The colors flow like a wave so ... Read More...

10 Dream South America Expeditions To Add To Your Bucket List

Amanda Zeisset

Adventure Travel Inspiration

An expedition is more than just a trip, it's a journey undertaken for purpose of exploration. It's a way to experience the world in a new way and challenge yourself in doing so. South America is a continen... Read More...

Cycling El Cañón Del Pato in Peru

Amanda Zeisset

Bicycle Touring Destinations

We pedal as fast as we can through a pitch black tunnel as a truck races up behind us. The sound of honking echoes and the headlights become stronger only to remind us of the urgency to reach the other side. Da... Read More...

The Best 8 Travel Adventures in Ecuador

Amanda Zeisset

Adventure Travel Inspiration

Are you heading to South America soon and looking for the best Ecuador adventure tours? You've come to the right place. This small country is an incredible place for outdoor and adventure lovers. It's packed... Read More...

13 Photos That Will Take You On A Journey Cycling Through Ecuador

Ecuador Cycling Photo Essay

Amanda Zeisset

Bicycle Touring Destinations

Ecuador is a small yet extremely diverse country. It has the biodiverse Amazon Basin, the high peaks of the Andes Mountain Chain, the Enchanted Isles known as the Galapagos Islands and rugged Pacific Coast. ... Read More...

Cutting Through Peru's Cordillera Blanca: Hiking The Santa Cruz

Hiking The Santa Cruz Trek in Peru

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Trails

Peru's Cordillera Blanca is one of the most concentrated collections of big peaks in the Western Hemisphere, with 33 summits topping 5,400 meters (18,000 feet). The most popular way to experience this mountain ... Read More...

11 Of The Biggest Fears Bicycle Tourists Face & How To Overcome Them

Amanda Zeisset

Bicycle Touring Fundamentals

Let's face it, we all get scared sometimes. It's important not to let these fears stop us from following our dreams and having experiences of a lifetime. Setting off on a bicycle tour is a grand adventure that ... Read More...

Backpacking Essentials: 41 Hiking Tips For Beginners

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Basics

Preparing to set off for your first long hike is exciting. Whether you are about to embark on a multi-day trek or just a short day hike, there is a lot to consider before you set off. When looking for beginners... Read More...

Rappelling Down Towering Waterfalls: Canyoning in Baños, Ecuador

Amanda Zeisset

Canyoning

The raging Río Blanco cuts through the jungle creating towering walls covered by lush green rainforest. Our mission is to make our way down the river, through the canyon, by any means necessary. After camping ... Read More...

How To Layer Clothes For Cold Weather

Amanda Zeisset

Outdoor Clothing

Being outdoors, exposes you to the elements which has it's benefits and downsides. It's important to know how to layer clothes for winter and summer. You want to wear the right clothes to make sure you stay war... Read More...

The Best 7 Travel Adventures in Colombia You Shouldn’t Miss

Amanda Zeisset

Adventure Travel Inspiration

Are you heading to Colombia and looking for adventure? You've come to the right place. The extreme geographical diversity of this country provides some unique opportunities to explore the outdoors. From the hig... Read More...

Rock Climbing Lava Cliffs in Baños, Ecuador

Rock Climbing in Baños, Ecuador

Amanda Zeisset

Climbing

Giant volcanic rock walls shoot up into the sky along a raging river in Baños, Ecuador. The cliffs were formed centuries ago by magma flows from the nearby Tungurahua Volcano. These cooled lava rocks create a c... Read More...

Author Amanda Zeisset