In a little tiny shop between Chinatown and Soho, this little concoction claims to be an instagrammable dessert. Indeed. I opted for a swirl of matcha green tea and black sesame soft serve ice cream accompanies by rainbow mochi and a chocolate wafer.

City, FoodYafen LiangJuly 6, 2017city, food, taiyaki, taiyaki nyc, taiyakinyc, new york, new york city, ice cream, cone, green tea, black sesame, mochi, chinatown, soho, canal, canal street, japaneseComment

Burano in Venice, Italy

Everyone arrives by boat to Burano, a series of four islands in the Venetian Lagoon linked by bridges, and set foot on land. There is a corner cafe with red signs, rich with laughter of I think locals because their Italian sounds spectacular and they are much too comfortable. The open space leads to a decent size canal, lined on both sides with colorful buildings - a mix of shops and residences. This island is known for two things: lace and colorful houses.

Travel, CityYafen LiangMay 9, 2017travel, city, burano, venice, italy, lace, venetian, venezia, canal, piazzo galuppiComment

Along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

What can be said about the Grand Canal in words? The colorful buildings and aqua green waters are much better captured in photos. Rich and noble families spent their wealth on decorating the back of their palazzos or palaces. A lot of these touches are maintained to this day, giving you a picturesque view as you cruise down the canal. Docks and piers extend into the canal from some of these palaces. Many palaces today are repurposed as museums, hotels, restaurants, etc. Few still serve as private residences.