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Snow Scenes in Bryce Canyon National Park
Snow Scenes in Bryce Canyon National Park

Sunset views of Inspiration Point and Sunset Point during our two short visits to Bryce Canyon National Park last weekend.

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Travel, 2019 Road TripBelinda ShiDecember 16, 2019sunset, winter, Utah, mountain, canyon, national park, panorama, USA, landscape photography, long exposureComment
Family Friendly Tour In Antelope Canyon
Family Friendly Tour In Antelope Canyon

We visited Antelope Canyon today, wrapping up our 19-day trip to Arizona. Yep the most expensive photo in the history sold for $6.5 million was photographed here.

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Travel, 2019 Road TripBelinda ShiDecember 12, 2019Arizona, children, canyon, USA
24-hour stop in Grand Canyon
24-hour stop in Grand Canyon

We made a 24-hour stopover at Grand Canyon, only at South Rim this time. It was my first visit after 10 years.

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Travel, 2019 Road TripBelinda ShiDecember 11, 2019Arizona, sunset, mountain, canyon, national park, USA, landscape, landscape photographyComment
What to photograph in Saguaro National Park
What to photograph in Saguaro National Park

My favorite photo spots in Tuscon, Arizona, featuring not only Sagurao National Park, but also Sabino Canyon and Gates Pass.

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Travel, Travel photography, 2019 Road TripBelinda ShiDecember 6, 2019Arizona, mountain, sunset, hiking, tree, canyon, national park, USA, landscape photography
Phoenix and Cactus
Phoenix and Cactus

I can't say I'm a big fan of cactus, but seeing so many different kinds lately is an incredible and eye opening experience, featuring a comparison of cacti between Arizona and Galapagos.

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Travel, 2019 Road TripBelinda ShiNovember 29, 2019children, Arizona, mountain, tree, USAComment
Fabulous 3 Days In Sedona
Fabulous 3 Days In Sedona

We visited Sedona for the first time, and were thoroughly fascinated! I would never thought another place in Arizona would impress me as much as, if not more than, Grand Canyon.

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Travel, 2019 Road TripBelinda ShiNovember 28, 2019Arizona, tree, children, mountain, lake, sunset, hiking, USAComment
2 Year Old vs 200 Million Year Old - At Petrified Forest National Park
2 Year Old vs 200 Million Year Old - At Petrified Forest National Park

A second visit to Petrified Forest National Park, from the south entrance this time, where we could see more Petrified woods and badlands.

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Travel, 2019 Road TripBelinda ShiNovember 26, 2019Arizona, children, national park, USAComment
A New Cross Country Road Trip
A New Cross Country Road Trip

After wrapping up our 9-week trip in South America, we drove across 2 time zones, 9 states over the past week, and slowed down in New Mexico and Arizona, when we finally got some good weather.

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Travel, 2019 Road TripBelinda ShiNovember 25, 2019long exposure, sunset, lake, mountain, national park, USA, landscape, landscape photographyComment
Travel With Kids In South America For 9 Weeks
Travel With Kids In South America For 9 Weeks

If you want to know where we’ve traveled during our 9 weeks in South America, find your table of contents here. Also featuring my favorite family travel video in Galapagos.

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Travel, Travel photographyBelinda ShiNovember 20, 2019lake, landscape, mountain, long exposure, South AmericaComment
Tango and Cemetery In Buenos Aires
Tango and Cemetery In Buenos Aires

I have never been a fan of visiting cemetery, but we went to the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires - twice!

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TravelBelinda ShiNovember 14, 2019South America, Argentina, cityscape, childrenComment
My Solo Trip To Uruguay
My Solo Trip To Uruguay

I spent 16 hours on a day trip from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, just to photograph sunset.

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TravelBelinda ShiNovember 12, 2019sunset, clouds, landscape, South America, Uruguay, church, river, architecture, long exposure, landscape photographyComment
Snow Hike in El Chalten Patagonia
Snow Hike in El Chalten Patagonia

For serious mountaineers, trekkers, and outdoor enthusiasts, you have to visit El Chaltén. Our 4 yr old completed a 3-hour, 6km, mountain hike to Mirador del Torre, making me a super proud mama.

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TravelBelinda ShiNovember 6, 2019Argentina, mountain, children, clouds, lake, landscape, South AmericaComment
Rain Hike In El Calafate
Rain Hike In El Calafate

A glimpse of our travel pace in South America in general, and a zoomed in experience on our second day in El Calafate to see Lago Roca and Lago Argentina.

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TravelBelinda ShiNovember 4, 2019Argentina, sunset, mountain, children, clouds, lake, landscape, South America, landscape photography
Perito Moreno Glacier - A Must See
Perito Moreno Glacier - A Must See

We followed our Airbnb host’s recommendation and took on a full day Mayo Spirit Trek boat tour from Southern Spirit. It turned out to be our favorite full day guided excursions in South America.

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TravelBelinda ShiNovember 4, 2019Argentina, sunset, mountain, children, clouds, lake, landscape, South America
Milky Way in Bariloche Argentina
Milky Way in Bariloche Argentina

My best friend from Argentina suggested we take the epic road trip from San Carlos de Bariloche to San Martin de los Andes as a must-do in Argentina. And we did!

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TravelBelinda ShiOctober 31, 2019Argentina, lake, landscape, South America, landscape photography
Rain Clouds In Bariloche - Lake District of Patagonia
Rain Clouds In Bariloche - Lake District of Patagonia

Bariloche is so far my most anticipated destination of this South America trip, as we are finally touching the lips of Patagonia.

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TravelBelinda ShiOctober 29, 2019Argentina, sunset, mountain, children, clouds, lake, landscape, South America
We Found the Best Malbec In Mendoza
We Found the Best Malbec In Mendoza

I haven’t had much alcohol the past few years. It seems I’m catching up all within one week in Mendoza, Argentina.

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TravelBelinda ShiOctober 26, 2019Argentina, sunset, mountain, children, clouds, landscape, South America, valleyComment
KidZania in Santiago Chile
KidZania in Santiago Chile

Our urban exploration in Santiago, Chile, featuring a mom-son day at KidZania, a great learning place for children.

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TravelBelinda ShiOctober 17, 2019sunset, mountain, children, clouds, lake, landscape, South America, ChileComment
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Too many photographers only shoot from the resort beach, pose their family in the same spot, or always face the ocean. The result? Photos that look like everyone e
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