Amanda Zeisset, Author at The Adventure Junkies

Do you ever feel like your hiking pictures could be better? Maybe you've upgraded your camera and have even taken a course but there's still room for improvement. Like anything, improving your photography tak... Read More...

Camping On Ecuador's Highest Active Volcano Cotopaxi

Cycling Cotopaxi National Park in Ecuador

Amanda Zeisset

Bicycle Touring Destinations

Shooting up into the sky 5,897 m (19,347 ft) Cotopaxi is Ecuador's highest active volcano. You can see the Volcano from the highway but this distant view doesn't allow you to experience the true beauty of it. ... Read More...

An Adventure Junkie's Guide to Baja California

6 Adventures You Can’t Miss in Baja California

Amanda Zeisset

Adventure Travel Inspiration

Are you heading to Baja California and looking for an adventure? Then this post is for you. You must know you are heading to the right place. The peninsula is long and narrow so you will never be far from the s... Read More...

Top 5 Adventure Travel Myths Busted

Amanda Zeisset

Adventure Travel Inspiration

What kind of person comes to mind when you think of an "adventure traveler"? If you envision a young, fit, risk taking, outdoorsy person, then keep reading. While this profile is one type of adventure travele... Read More...

A Photo Journey Cycling Through Colombia

Colombia Cycling Photo Essay

Amanda Zeisset

Bicycle Touring Destinations

We spent 3 months exploring Colombia by bicycle. It's an extremely diverse and interesting country. Here's a brief glimpse of the wildlife, views and people that we met along the way. We hope you enjoy the ride... Read More...

New Zealand's Ultimate Alpine Adventure: Hiking the Routeburn Track

Hiking The Routeburn Track in New Zealand

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Trails

The Routeburn Track is a 32km traverse through New Zealand's Southern Alps that links Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Park. The trail weaves through meadows, ice carved valleys, alpine lake shores, and fo... Read More...

30 Post Cards From The Amazon That Will Inspire You To Head To The Jungle

22 Postcards From The Amazon That Will Inspire You To Head To The Jungle

Amanda Zeisset

Adventure Travel Inspiration

The Amazon Rainforest is home to millions of species of mammals, birds, bats, plants, insects, fish and reptiles, making it one of the most biodiverse locations on our planet. From the city of Coca we navigated... Read More...

Packing List For Dive Travel

Amanda Zeisset

Scuba Gear

You probably already know there are many reasons to be a scuba diver. You travel, meet new people, see marine life... But you also need quite a bit of gear and when you travel you don't want to forget anything... Read More...

Best Bicycle Touring Trips Around The World Bucket List

Best Places To Cycle Around The World

Amanda Zeisset

Bicycle Touring Destinations

Traveling by bicycle gives you the freedom to explore some of the most beautiful places in a unique way. For over 2 years now Antonio and I have been bicycle touring through the Americas. While we have had a fe... Read More...

Bungy Jumping off the Kawarau Bridge in New Zealand

Amanda Zeisset

Uncategorized

If you want to get your adrenaline pumping head to New Zealand. Queenstown, a small town in the South Island is considered the adventure capital of the world. It's rightly named because it offers all kinds of a... Read More...

SURREAL LANDSCAPES & TOWERING PALM TREES: HIKING IN THE COCORA VALLEY, COLOMBIA

Hiking the Cocora Valley in Colombia

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Trails

In the rolling green foothills of the Colombian Andes there is a valley that is known for being one of the only places in the world to see wax palms in their natural habitat. These slender poles shoot up 60 met... Read More...

BEST KAYAKING TRIPS AROUND THE WORLD BUCKET LIST

Top 10 Best Kayaking Trips Around The World

Amanda Zeisset

Kayaking Destinations

The planet is full of amazing places to go kayaking. I've been fortunate to visit some of those like paddling in Antarctica or kayaking with Southern Right whales in Peninsula Valdes, Argentina. However, there ... Read More...

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