Amanda Zeisset, Author at The Adventure Junkies

We spent over a year in total cycling Central America going from north to south through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Here are a few pictures from the road to give ... Read More...

13 Reasons to Become a Certified Scuba Diver

Amanda Zeisset

Scuba Diving Fundamentals

Have you ever considered becoming a certified scuba diver? Don't think further. There are endless possibilities that will be open to you as soon as you become a diver. Community of like-minded people, new trave... Read More...

4 Awesome Alternatives to Expensive Bicycle Touring Gear

Amanda Zeisset

Bicycle Touring Gear

So you want to travel the world by bicycle? In a previous article, we've already talked about the essential gear you need for you first bike tour. But, you don't have much money? No worries, you don't need to s... Read More...

Summiting the World’s Tallest Mountain: Hawaii’s Mauna Kea

Hiking Mauna Kea Volcano in Hawaii

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Trails

At 4,207 meters (13,803 feet) the dormant volcano, Mauna Kea is the highest point in Hawaii. It is also considered the world's tallest mountain if measured from its base on the ocean floor. The steep grade of v... Read More...

SteriPEN: The Magic Wand that Makes Safe Drinking Water

Amanda Zeisset

Health & Safety

It's super simple, just take the cap off, press the button, stick it in a water bottle, swirl it around while the timer counts down from 89 seconds. When it’s done a smiley face appears on the LED display and v... Read More...

Taking Flight: Paragliding in Santander, Colombia

Amanda Zeisset

Uncategorized

Experiencing the sensation of flight through paragliding has been one of our dreams for a long time now. As scuba divers, perhaps we are just addicted to travel adventures that allow us to go beyond our human c... Read More...

Rainforest & Ruins: A Photo Journey to the Lost City

Ciudad Perdida Trek – A Photo Essay

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Trails

The trek to Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City has been our most memorable hike in Latin America to date. These ancient ruins are located deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a mysterious region of Northern Col... Read More...

The 10 Best Spots in the World For Big Fish Diving

Amanda Zeisset

Scuba Diving Destinations

Ever since I was a little girl I have been enamored by the ocean and the creatures that live there. How my beloved Free Willy video cassette didn't become destroyed from being played on repeat is a mystery. Th... Read More...

The Best Overnight Hike in Northland: Cape Brett, New Zealand

Hiking The Cape Brett Track in New Zealand

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Trails

The impressive 360 views of the Bay of Islands makes the Cape Brett track one of the best overnight hikes you can find in the Northland region of New Zealand. Antonio and I hiked this track over a weekend whi... Read More...

Scuba Diving with Hammerhead Sharks for the First Time

Amanda Zeisset

Scuba Diving Destinations

Along with seven other divers I sit on the edge of the skiff in full scuba gear, my regulator is in my mouth, my fins are on the seat. The boat captain studies the area and current for the best place to dr... Read More...

Hiking The Volcan Baru in Panama

Amanda Zeisset

Hiking Trails

At 3,474 meters (11,398 feet) Volcan Barú is the highest mountain in Panama. This active volcano is one of the few places in the world that you have the chance to see both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea at... Read More...

Our Experience with MV Yemaya Liveaboard to Malpelo

Amanda Zeisset

Liveaboard Diving

The M/V Yemayá is an 115 foot (35 meter) marine vessel that transports divers to some of the top diving destinations in the Pacific. This diving liveaboard is owned by the company Coiba Dive Expeditions and is ... Read More...

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