Hija de Sanchez Taqueria in Copenhagen, Denmark

Hija de Sanchez Taqueria at Kødbyen was so nice, we ate there twice. Rosio Sanchez, the chef behind this worked at Noma and employs the same ethos of nordic cuisine. Fresh, from scratch, and local ingredients.

Food, TravelYafen LiangNovember 28, 2022food, travel, copenhagen, denmark, kodbyen, hija de sanchez, noma, michelin, nordic cuisine, nordicComment

Kødbyens Fiskebar in Copenhagen, Denmark

Kødbyens Fiskebar is rated with a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin guide, meaning high quality meals at a decent price. We sampled delicious French oysters, a very unique dark bread with butter, fish and chips, and hake.

Travel, FoodYafen LiangNovember 17, 2022travel, food, copenhagen, denmark, kodbyens fiskebar, fiskebaren, bib gourmand, michelin, oyster, oysters, fish and chips, fish, hake, nordic cuisine, nordic, breadComment

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory and Chinatown in San Francisco, California

San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest in North America and largest outside of Asia. Its origins began in 1848 with the first few immigrants and a long history of gold mines, railway tracks, exclusion acts, and more, so began this community that is rooted in its history while looking towards the new. There are the requisite restaurants, miscellaneous stores, bubble tea shops, and more. The community is quite active, celebrating events like the New Year, hosting festivals and offering activities on lion dancing and crafts.

Travel, CityYafen LiangSeptember 13, 2022travel, city, san francisco, california, cali, fortune cookie, chinatown, neighborhood, sanfranciscoComment

Roman Bridge in Córdoba, Spain

The Roman bridge of Córdoba is a bridge in the historic centre and is now a World Heritage site designated solely for pedestrians. With its history dating back to the early 1st century, the current bridge is the result of many reconstructions, including the latest in 2006.

Travel, CityYafen LiangSeptember 6, 2022travel, city, cordoba, spain, espana, roman bridge, roman, bridge, world heritage siteComment

Templo Romano in Córdoba, Spain

The Romans have indeed been everywhere. This particular set of ruins was discovered in the 1950s when City Hall was under expansion. It’s perhaps not the only ruins in existence, but the excavation unearthed a relatively intact structure.

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Palacio de Viana in Cordoba, Spain

Palacio de Viana or Viana Palace is a now museum whose name originates from its last owner, the Marquisate of Viana. It boasts lush gardens, intricate stonework in the twelve courtyards, and well-kept historical rooms. Visitors can take a self-guided tour following their leaflet or opt for a guided tour.

City, TravelYafen LiangAugust 15, 2022city, travel, spain, cordoba, palacio de viana, viana palace, viana, palace, courtyard, medievel, architecture, history, historicComment

The Villa Casa Casuarina At The Former Versace Mansion in Miami Beach, Florida

Of Versace fame, now known as the Villa Casa Casuarina at the Former Versace Mansion, this historic house was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. The home was influence by Freeman’s many travels and has Spanish influences. The house passed through various hands and housed many tenants.

Travel, CityYafen LiangJuly 28, 2022travel, city, food, villa casa casuarina, versace mansion, versace, miami beach, florida, miami, history, mansion, poolComment

Walk in Córdoba, Spain

Córdoba is a city in Andalusia, Spain. It has seen Roman, Visigoth, and Muslim and Christian conquests. It’s a city steeped with history and mixed influences. Home to prominent Moorish architecture, the historic walled center has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Travel, CityYafen LiangJuly 20, 2022travel, city, cordoba, spain, spanish, middle eastern, history, historical, wall, city wall, roman, UNESCO, unesco world heritage site, bridge, andalusiaComment

Miami Beach Art Deco District in Miami, Florida

The Miami Beach Architectural District in South Beach of Miami Beach is an architectural mecca. In the 1930s, there was a great effort to turn Miami Beach into a luxury vacation destination. During the 1920s to 1930s, this style was considered sleek and super modern