9-Day Alaska Road Trip in October (Part 1): Talkeetna, Denali & Hatcher Pass

Explore Alaska in October with our 9-day family road trip through Talkeetna, Denali National Park, and Hatcher Pass. Discover Scenic photography stops, wildlife encounters, fall colors, and snowy mountain landscapes, along with personal stories and practical travel tips.

Travel photographyBelinda ShiOctober 15, 2026Alaska, USA, mountain, sunrise, lake, fog, snow, Road Trip, fall color, landscape, family travel, tree, river, bridge, animal, wild life, moose, road, childrenComment

17-Day New Zealand South Island Road Trip Itinerary (part 2): The Catlins to Lake Tekapo

From the windswept coast of the Catlins to the Southern Lights near Twizel, this part of our New Zealand road trip brought some of the most memorable moments of the journey—including waterfalls, Nugget Point at sunrise, the Milky Way, Aoraki/Mount Cook, Peter’s Lookout and Lake Tekapo.

8 Less Crowded Photo Spots To Capture Natural Beauty On Oahu, Hawaii

Looking for less crowded photo spots on Oahu, Hawaii? After spending months exploring the island, this travel photography guide highlights eight quieter locations—from coastal hikes to secluded beaches—where Oahu reveals its natural beauty away from the crowds.

Travel photographyBelinda ShiDecember 18, 2025coast, beach, USA, Hawaii, tropical, island, sunset, people, landscape, forest, rock, animal, candid, tree, low light, road, sandComment

Capturing the Magic through the Sahara Dunes, Road Trip Between Fes and Marrakesh

Our road trip itinerary between Fes and Marrakesh through Merzouga, and top 12 photo subjects and spots along the way.

Travel, Africa, FeaturedBelinda ShiDecember 8, 2023children, sunset, Morocco, Africa, hiking, sunrise, muslim, desert, valley, road, Road Trip, animal, UNESCO Comments

Exploring Romania's Scenic Highways - 7 Best Photo Spots along Transfăgărășan and Transalpina Highways

Part 2 of our 17 day road trip in Romania and our 7 favorite photo spots in two iconic highways along the Transfăgărășan and Transalpina Highways.

2023 Europe, EuropeBelinda ShiNovember 6, 2023Romania, road, Road Trip, mountain, lake, waterfall, hiking, Balkan, highway, clouds, glacier, map, fogComment

17-Day Road Trip In Romania (Part 1) - 10 Best Photo Spots In Bucharest

We spent a total of 17 days exploring Romania on a road trip. I’ll guide you through my 10 favorite photo spots in our first stop, the capital city of Bucharest.

2023 Europe, EuropeBelinda ShiNovember 4, 2023Romania, Bucharest, highway, road, Road Trip, mountain, waterfall, architecture, BalkanComment

5 Day Family Trip In Oregon

We took a spontaneous 5-day road trip to Oregon and enjoyed the gorgeous scenes in Columbia River Gorge. It was the rainy season, probably not the best to travel. But if you love waterfalls, it’s perfect!