9 Day Road Trip In Ireland And Northern Ireland - Itinerary & 12 Best Photo Spots

We traveled to Ireland as the final stop of our 23-week family trip in 2023. Check out our itinerary and 12 favorite photo spots.

Europe, Travel, 2023 EuropeBelinda ShiDecember 18, 2023Ireland, island, beach, national park, mountain, ocean, Atlantic, Europe, landscape photography, long exposure, sunset, tree, waterfall, seascape, UNESCOComment

Capturing the Charm: 12 Best Photo Spots in Marrakesh and Essaouira

From the vibrant markets to the coastal allure, Marrakesh and Essaouira of Morocco provide a diverse range of photo spots waiting to be explored.

Travel, AfricaBelinda ShiDecember 12, 2023children, sunset, Morocco, Africa, sunrise, muslim, beach, moon, cityscape, architecture, mosque, tree, street, garden, boat, blue, Road Trip, UNESCOComment

11-day Family Travel In Dubrovnik Croatia - Top 8 Photo Spots

Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic," is a stunning coastal city in Croatia known for its well-preserved medieval walls, picturesque architecture, and captivating views of the Adriatic Sea. Here are my top 8 photo spots.

Travel, Europe, 2023 EuropeBelinda ShiOctober 13, 2023Europe, beach, children, castle, cityscape, harbor, port, architecture, sunset, hiking, mountain, Croatia, seascape, Balkan, UNESCOComment

5-Day Family Travel In Marseille France - Top 7 Photo Spots

Marseille, France's vibrant Mediterranean port city, offers a rich blend of culture, history, and stunning coastal views. We visited Marseille in week 13 of our Europe trip, and here are my favorite photo spots.

Travel, Europe, 2023 EuropeBelinda ShiOctober 2, 2023Europe, beach, children, castle, cityscape, France, harbor, port, boat, architectureComment

3 Days in Algarve, Portugal - 5 Favorite photo spots

A short and sweet trip to Lagos and Portimão, Algarve, Portugal, and some of my personal favorite photo spots.

2023 Europe, EuropeBelinda ShiSeptember 5, 2023Portugal, beach, coast, Atlantic, rock, sunset, long exposure, children, birthday, seascapeComment

One Week In Lisbon - Walking Tour guide and 18 Best Photo Spots

I visited Lisbon with my kids for the second time after 5 years. We walked more this time and would like to share several walking tour routes and our 18 favorite photo spots.

2023 Europe, EuropeBelinda ShiSeptember 1, 2023Lisbon, Lagos, architecture, cityscape, landscape photography, beach, long exposure, rock, hiking, coast, sunset, church, fountain, children, tram, cafe, animal, restaurant, urban, map, museum, UNESCOComment

1-Week Charter Sail In Amalfi Coast Italy - Our Itinerary and Favorite Islands

We chartered a catamaran at Naples Italy, sailing around Amalfi Coast for a week. Procida, Positano, Amalfi are among our favorites.

Travel, Europe, 2023 EuropeBelinda ShiAugust 8, 2023Europe, Italy, sail, beach, children, seascape, UNESCOComment

One Week Itinerary In Albania - Top 10 Photo Spots in Albanian Riviera

We traveled to Albania for the first time, and spent 7 out of 9 days in the Albanian Riviera, based in Himare, a small town featuring beautiful castle and beaches.

Europe, Travel, 2023 EuropeBelinda ShiAugust 3, 2023children, beach, Albania, Europe, castle, architecture, Balkan, UNESCOComment

One Week Itinerary In Lofoten Islands In October (Part 3)

I’ve been talking about my desire to photograph Lofoten, but it was rainy on and off every day, and opportunities to photograph landscape during my favorite sunset hours didn’t come by easily. That opportunity finally arrived on Day 5!

One Week Itinerary In Lofoten Islands In October (Part 2)

My last post merely scratched the surface of the beauty of Lofoten Islands. As we settled in Napp, a tiny town in the middle section of the archipelago, we were ready to explore whatever sceneries that would unfold in front of our eyes.

Our First Stop In the Arctic Circle

Instead of making our first stop at Norway’s major cities in the south, we landed in Tromso in the north, one of world's largest towns within the Arctic Circle. I had to admit, I just couldn’t wait to be in the Arctic Circle, seeing and photographing northern lights!

4 Day Road Trip To Lake Quinault

After 100+ visits to Olympic National Park over the past 2 years, we finally marked our footprints onto Lake Quinault, the southwest corner of this park, and somehow completed our knowledge and experience of this beautiful place!

TravelBelinda ShiMay 20, 2022children, hiking, USA, Washington, mountain, lake, beach, national parkComment

2021 - A year In Review

Less travel continued to be our theme in 2021. However, we are grateful to be able to mark our footprints onto a few new territories - 8 US national parks in total, the Caribbeans and several short and long road trips.

Travel, A Year In ReviewBelinda ShiJanuary 10, 2022USA, Washington, Florida, Bahamas, island, beach, Caribbean, oregon, Road TripComment

3 Day Family Trip At Mt Baker Washington

We spent an amazing Labor Day weekend at Mt Baker, Washington. Words can’t describe the incredible sceneries, despite the rain we encountered.

TravelBelinda ShiSeptember 11, 2021children, hiking, USA, beach, Washington, long exposure, mountain, fog, rainComment

Our Favorite Beaches At Olympic National Park

A 14-hour day trip that documented our favorite beaches at the Pacific coastline of Olympic National Park.

TravelBelinda ShiSeptember 1, 2021children, hiking, USA, beach, Washington, long exposure, sunset, landscape photography, seascapeComment

Family Friendly Local Spots in Olympic Peninsula

A summary of our favorite family friendly spots in the Olympic Peninsula after 10-month stay as locals.

TravelBelinda ShiMay 28, 2021USA, Washington, children, forest, mountain, beach, hiking Comments

Our Favorite Hike In St John US Virgin Island

We attempted to hike on Rams Head Trail yesterday and only made half way through, as we ran out of time before sunset. We went back and completed this 2.3 mile hike this morning.