TRAVEL GUIDE: CAPE COD, USA

Fear not. You can still catch a stunning, sunny vacation to Cape Cod this weekend or this Summer. Just a short drive from the beautiful Boston, or an episode and a half binged of the new 'Stranger Things' series, sipping on a Cherry slurpy whilst riding a Greyhound or Peter Pan, this is the jewel of Massachusetts. Offering you more beaches than Lana Del Rey was looking for to find one empty and ferry's to iconic places like the Kennedy's favourite vacation spot of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Home of quite possibly the best cold drinks ever bottled in the Nantucket Nectars.

But best believe you better drive. As that's the only really way you cane get around this place bordered by more roadside motels than Hitchcock horror flicks. This writer did suddenly start thinking about 'Psycho' for some reason when he took his first trips shower. Still open your curtains to a new day and dive into the pool and you'll see that there isn't much more classic Americana than the iconic motel life. But you're not here on this hook shaped peninsula of the mesmerizing Massachusetts to stay in and watch T.V. or lean over your balcony with a cigarette or cold one and take it all in. It's time to grab your towel and trunks and hit the beach.

And there's plenty for your sand castles and suntans from Seagull to Dennis...they are actually beaches, not the name of your company on this trip. But remember to listen to 'Romeo + Juliet' director Baz Luhrmann and 'Always Wear Sunscreen' class of '97. Believe me. If I could offer you one piece of advice...etc. Because if you don't it will feel like you're insides have been sunburnt too....trust me. Just take my word for it. Don't look at the watch tan line marks left on the only pasty spot left on the top half of my body (yeah I wear jeans...no one needs to see these legs). Just know what time it is.

But from marble white sand to a deep blue sea dive in...but be careful. You know the famous, fictional Amity Island from Steven Spielberg's shark attack classic 'Jaws' was actually filmed in the tourist trap of Martha's Vineyard right? Cue the Roy Scheider iconic GIF ready reaction frame whilst your partner is massaging in your lotion. Yep...we hope you know how to swim. Because 'Baywatch' is on the other side of the coast in California, Hoff.

THE Summer destination of the north east is more than just sand and surf however. As iconic lighthouses will guide you to ponds and parks picturesque perfect until the sun goes down and you are bathed in an orange glow in what will feel like your own secret spot of solitude to just read or gather your thoughts. The Cape is all about the quiet little villages too everywhere you turn after miles of road, each with their own distinct character and friendly feel. And if some of your favourite places to stay in the vast as this island seems United States of America include destinations like Louisiana's New Orleans then this perfect place also has a Mardis Gras of seafood shacks...but I'm sorry no Beignets for you sugar. There's only one place for those as Jon Favreau's Netflix 'Chef' show tells you...Cafe Monde in NOLA's Crescent City.

And after a slow sun burning beautiful day in this historic maritime location and the resort islands islands that surround it like the sun on all your photographic, Instagram memories, there's a menus worth of wonderful restaurants, family owned and chain to take your order as you settle in for the night. All you have to do is take a walk around the hallmark Hyannis, Yarmouth or Provincetown and it won't be long before you find a table to cool off with a pitcher of water and some God sent air conditioning. You're going to be a fan of Cape Cod and as nightfalls you will see that nothing beats that warm evening feeling of a Summer holiday. Screw the staycation, it's time to get out there. All super trips wear capes. TIM DAVID HARVEY.

TRAVEL GUIDE: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, USA

NOLA clap, "I've got the world on a string, sittin' on a rainbow/Got the string around my finger/What a world, what a life, I'm in love!/I've got a song that I sing", Louis Armstrong once harmonised in his signature gravelly voice of groundbreaking gravitas. And with that our travel blog and all its 'Journal Guide' recommendations for better or worse (we don't actually advise you "go f### yourselves San Diego"...it's a line from the film 'Anchorman'. We love you like lamp) was born.

And as you take in the heart of the Louisiana technicolour off the Gulf of Mexico. From the neon gates of his own perfect, peaceful park sculpted and manicured in his name, like the jazz trumpet blaring musician of legend. You'll think to yourself what a wonderful world as you see all this Cresent City Connection holds beyond that beautiful bridge of iron over the Mississippi.

It's Mardi Gras again in 'The City Care Forgot' that has overcame so much. The devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The ignorance of those in power who during the flooding and depression like hometown hero rapper 'Tha Carter', Lil' Wayne said, "didn't even leave a ladder". All to make it back on their own and still dance to this day with a smile of resilience and their own rejuvenation on their face. I mean this is a voodoo town that even has jazz funerals that party and celebrate life rather than mourn death. The party doesn't stop, even through the pain. Positivity over negativity. Love over hate. And when it comes to this historical landmark, it's own wonder of the world, the coronation continues.

And the music doesn't stop in the jazz bars of Bourbon Street. Because in this melting pot of Creole Cuisine, Gumbo and the sugar dust off your jeans of Beignets (I hope you brought a dust buster) everything flows like the time of your fountain of youth. And in a neon and amber on ice dream if you can't have a good time here. Then you can't have a good time here. Because in the classic French Quarter there is more than meets the idea of these perfect, in keeping traditional and beautiful buildings. Horse to carriage. Saxophone to trumpet. So open your French windows and see. Every corner is worth your camera. Every incarnation and Instagram. This place is instant vintage. Tomorrows tradition. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Las Vegas. You may have seen it all in the United States of America. But you ain't ever seen anything like New Orleans and the whole of the French Quarter.

New Orleans is also a sporting city and as the Mercedes Benz Superdome rises again in rainbow neon you can have faith in the saints. But buzzing like the Hornets they used to be named after in the always goes down smooth, Smoothie King Center (you must have one with your dog) across the neighbouring street (so close you could pitch a pass across) you can fly New Orleans Pelicans fly. At press time they have one of the biggest and best players in the National Basketball Association by the 'brow of A.D. Anthony Davis. But with the trade deadline looming like his feelings you may want to catch a game before it's too late. Although fellow 'cat Julius Randle and whoever they get in return for the giant Ant-Man will be bang worth your buck.

But forget four quarters we know this city is all about the ooh la, la of the French Quarter for all you monsieurs and mademoiselles. Now it may not be as romantic as Paris but boy are you going to love it. But if your heart ain't in all of that than you can always find the soul of this city in the traditional monuments like the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral of Jackson Square as you get your fortune read by hand and picture taken by pencil. Or the fabulous ferns of the Garden District. But weed them out and you'll love the bands that play. All the way to the scraping skyline and the illuminated theatres of Joy in the desired streetcars of the Central Business District.

But as the sun goes down and the moonshine comes up on Crescent City, it's time to take the Bourbon off the shelf as you spend a killer few hours in the French Quarter. Don't say no to the N.O. You've got the world on a string kid. Time to take it easy in the Big Easy. TIM DAVID HARVEY.

TRAVEL GUIDE: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA

Go f### yourself San Diego! Oh, no, no! No...I'm sorry. I apologize. That's a quote from the cult classic movie 'Anchorman'. I promise. I'm sorry. But let me tell you there's plenty more reasons to visit the place that comedy calls "a whales vagina' that finds itself between San Francisco and Los Angeles 120 miles away and in its small town, city calm next to the Golden Gate and Hollywood than loving lamp.

Take the Gaslamp Quarter by gaslight for example. Anthemic to this cities culture of good food and an even better time once the alcohol fills your glass and you raise a cup. Because if LA is too busy for you. And San Fran too hill big. Than these greetings from Saint Diego make the picture perfect, retro vintage postcard to send you on your way. Stretching for as miles far as the lantern can see out to sea, or like the mozzarella between the breaded sticks you stretch to share (yeah right...the only thing you're sharing these bar bites with is marinara sauce). With more traditional, signature seafood joints than the knots in your stomach if you eat too much, the only thing this quarter has more of is every game going in the sports bar that your eyes and multiple T.V.'s can see. It's time to look up again instead of having your social life buried in another screen. Because in this town there's no scrolling or swipe right, the good people you meet tonight and will never forget are right there infront of you. Right now.

But take a walk out of lamplight and gas up your running shoes in a city that jogs (not "yogs" Ron) and find yourself uptop the stadium structure perpendicular to all that Friday night fun and you'll meet the unofficial sprinters peak that offers you a beautiful view of the bay (see above) and all the boats that will lead you to the waterline of this coastal city in the Pacific and the quieter watering holes and straight from the sea food places that take this city from one night to brotherhood to anniversary moments with your beloved. The calmer it gets to the ocean breeze. The quieter kept your unforgettable memories that haven't been brain cell dimmed by whiskey and wine.

And it's along this walk you should take to see more this city has to offer by the water. Like the ships sailed straight out of rum diary bottle of a 'Pirates Of The Carribbean' movie on this California coast. But none of these wooden planks can walk the walk or talk the talk with the military muscle and might of the USS Maritime memorial museums right there on the harbour in all their unsinkable battleship glory for those naval officers that gave their lives for freedom of their country. And you'll be moves to salute with some emotional sculptures and statues that haunt the harrowing nature of war and all the love that is lost and in some cases gladly and tearfully reunited in the fight. And of course there's also taller than it all that iconic shot sculpted of the officer dipping his partner for a kiss beneath the return home ticker tape of New York's Times Square, LIFE immortalised. Because there's no greater victory than that.

But between the San Diego Zoo of squirrels that can water-ski (that's the second to last 'Anchorman' reference I sort of promise) and Balboa Park that is truly a knockout, there is so much to see in the "birthplace of California". But one of the best ways to see this town is to get down to some walking. And from the bottom of your worn sneakers your heart will see the soul of this city. Block street art mural to block beauty as you see the thin golden California line of a setting sun in the sky between the chrome of the scraping structures, you'll want to keep looking both ways long after you've looked whether it's safe to cross the street. It's kind of like that anticipatory feeling without the fear of when you walk-ran through the supermarket as a kid, trying to play it cool as you bobbed your head and ducked and weaved like a floating butterfly down every aisle to look for your mum. As you got lost in the whole cereal aisle you hoped to bring all back to the trolly cart. But when you catch one here at the end of the day like you would in the Bay City neighbour it's time for a night you won't forget. I hope you brought your jazz flute.

You stay classy San Diego. TIM DAVID HARVEY.

TRAVEL GUIDE: ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, USA

Sunkissed beaches bursting like freshly pressed juice. Time to open the doors and register an Orange County suite for your next vacation. Because here's a trip. Forget 'The Florida Project' (great movie. Should have won some Oscars). This California county is more than a stop-off or a place to Motel your bags whilst your kids run around Disneyland, no matter how much wonder is there. But beyond the amazing Anaheim amusement attraction and it's loop da loops you can be shown the world.

Whether your hopping a train from San Diego, or even trying to gridlock drive out of LA, it's time to meet in the middle of this core and visit the fruit of California in all its segments like the stunning San Clemente. Because it's more than just Mickey Mouse ears or Goofy teeth. Check into Irvine and there's a Spectrum of things to see and we aren't just talking about the family friendly, mid-highway mall were you can shop 'till you drop your bags at a choice of restaurants before movie night. Or making it neon romantic on that wonder wheel that gives you some scope to how Sunkist bright this place really is.

Perfect palms borderline and hold this area in its giant grasp like Orange County's sister cities do like twins. In a calm, California chill area of mid-trip, rest-stop peace with friendly bed and breakfasts (may we recommend the lovely Laguna Lodge) complete with pools outside akin to where they bathed their feet daily on 'My Name Is Earl', sunrise to set. And of course there are always Starbucks and stops to eat a few wait a year crossings nearby.

But to get your kicks in this place somewhere on the way to Route 66 then you need to have a car, take a cab or ride the Uber app until the bank back home cancels your card (*shaking hand up*. It's not as stranded scary as it sounds...oh it's much worse than that). And there really is one ride that is worth putting your seatbelt on for a trip through the cactus Jack dry hills.

You can't pass through Orange County without spending a night in Laguna Hills. And don't let the MTV generation put you off Laguna Beach. From Venice to the talents of South Beach this writer hasn't seen sand and sea as sublime at tide sweeping in night-time. And as the Uber (what a great way for a solo traveller to make some light, breezy conversation) took made it just in time for a burnt orange, stunning sunset I was simply left laughing. That's something like pure joy and I felt it just in time as the light disappeared below the horizon and was replaced with a Best Coast, California night calm that envelopes this whole town like a love letter, penmanship signed, kiss sealed, and hand delivered. The picture perfect postcards dont do justice to a place that looks like a walking screensaver sample. Words I could write wouldn't even begin to do this all its bucket list justice. So don't read, be all about it. Ain't nothing like the OC. But this is your show.

And with a just by chance personal guided tour from local legend and now fond friend Blair McManus who makes beach art in the sand with the hands of his frisbee (or as it's properly, purist known the disco disc) that cavas this places palette with even more amazing attraction art that is a must-see on this shore canvas. There's so much history here if you let the locals tell it between grabbing a quick, quiet bite or coffee, but it's time to make your memories own. From the Laguna Hills Civic Centre building beauty to the stunning Huntington or Newport Beach by day to night like you Lana Del Rey record generation know like Santa Monica or Marina Del Rey there are plenty inspirations for Instagram. But forget all that social media white noise for a minute in a place designed for phones down, quiet as kept serenity. This is about you and me. And whoever you chose to spend this time with. And if scrolling through their smarts they say there's nothing to do. What could be more beautiful? It's yours. There's a lot to take in. And from the depths offered at Dana Point you can see it all.

So bask in this blossom special right now because even in this dry January Winter tis the season. But instead of R.E.M. dreaming about it. It's time to get your Orange crush. Because Orange County is the new place you're going to want to go back. TIM DAVID HARVEY.

GUIDE TO: HONG KONG, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Towering even Bruce Willis' string-vest Christmas jumper classic 'Die Hard' with a 'San Andreas' like inferno, Hong Kong's skyline of palaces hasn't looked this grand since 'The Dark Knight' of Christian Bale's Batman slalom swooped through it in Nolan inspired IMAX bright lights and big cinematic screen. Can you smell what The Rock is cooking now? Look above. That's Dwayne Johnson jumping off a crane and into a C.G.I. monolith of a building block for his Summer smash 'Skyscraper' movie that we're talking about right now. And what better place to backdrop set this movie than the autonomous territory of the People's Republic of China?

Stunning. Like Los Angeles, Miami and Tokyo all rolled into one, Hong Kong is an amazing maze of culture and future. And it's one you'll want to get lost in. Translating a crossing of Shibuya neon with the glow of Times Square on New Years, vibrant isn't even the word. We're going to need a bigger dictionary. As if you take a boat across Hong Kong's harbour and view this cities skyline until the sun goes down and the electric bill goes up you know you're about to change your desktops screen saver. Just make sure the ship you set sail in looks like something out of 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' to really get the feel of this Far East treat. But anchor your day to night stay on shore for a couple of hours, as around 8.00pm you'll be hit with a light and music show that takes strobe effects to a whole new level. And as the skyline of skyscrapers sing as iPhone's ping you'll want more than a picture or a video. This vivid view evokes a feeling that can't be described of quantified on social media posts and likes. Like the ball dropping on 0:00, January 1st above that old Coca Cola sign you just have to be there. Or square.

On the opposite end of the spectrum and bay like the Tsim Sha Tsui, martial arts legend Bruce Lee bronzed promenade on this other side, the Central Waterfront Promenade offers a quieter, calmer alternative view of the cityscape. Perfect for yoga, meditation, reading or even a romantic picnic. And after dark on this boardwalk that leads to an amusement park and wonder wheel, the light show seen from across, but actually performed here minus the music booming across the sea makes for an experience that is surreal but...to want for a better 'Notting Hill' reference...nice.

But for a view that can't be beat in this city. Let alone any city in the world it's time to take a tram like a morning commute up the hills of San Francisco. And the Victoria Harbour peak tram that takes you to the top of the city will take your breath away like Berlin...and we aren't talking about the altitude. But as you make it to the summit, don't stop there. As light to dark the best place to get a picture isn't bodied behind all the selfie sticks and extended arms, pushing and shoving at the peak in celebrity like camera crowds where the view below is the movie and rock star. You ever been to the Louvre in Paris and tried to get a picture of the Mona Lisa? It's not like that Beyonce and Jay-Z video. It's truly ape####! And this is like that times ten...penned in to one area with a death drop for your phone over the edge. Instead why not walk one of the many trails that circumfrence this peak, skyline and the even more beautiful mountains that surround it? This makes for a real pilgramage explore that feels truly earned. And what you see is like nothing else in this crazy city. And the calmed vibe it will leave you with is as reenergizing as it is refreshing. Some cool mountain air away from the skylines smog? Now that is what can't be beat.

But walk the beats of these streets and you will see even more worth your camera lens in this city surrounded by steel and glass pillars. But with all these man made structures and artificial light it's good to get some nature for the soul. Especially after walking the Golden Mile of neon inviting bars and simmering stalls of delicious street food all night. And a hidden gem in the business end of this city is Hong Kong park and its waterfall walkways and even a fountain you can actually walk into and see the water cascading from inside. Perfect to cool off in the insect buzzing Summer heat that will leave you looking like you've been in a fountain the moment you leave your hotel lobby. There's even an official Olympic Square and if that wasn't enough a tea museum in Hong Kong Park which if you're British is basically everything.

There's so much in this city in the way of shops, restaurants and coffee houses in miles of malls that offer views worth paying for with each floor you hit. The wonder of Wan Chai even features a spectator stand of big basketball courts and soccer turf, side by side for all your sporting needs. No wonder Hong Kong is surrounded by so many apartment blocks for as high as the eyes can almost not see the sky. Everyone wants a piece of this place. And that's natural. But it's also natural to want to get away from that and find some peace and real Chinese culture and history. And that's where you should take a tour through this lands traditions. And whilst you can visit Ocean Park, Cheung Chau, the Lamma Island or even Hong Kong's Disneyland (O.K...that's not traditional), on the coast there's nothing like the beach beauty of the Repulse Bay. But if you want to take it higher then get out of town and take the Ngong Ping cable car to the Po Lin Monastery to the Lantau Island and ascend the steps to see the grand Tian Tan Buddah and pay your respects to this monument of Hong Kong and the Buddhist religion if you will. Nothing in this chrome and neon city that touches the sky with electric metal will leave you in more awe.

This city truly has it all and so much more they have to grow up towards the clouds. So much so 7.4 million people inhabit the fourth most densely populated place on earth where everything is only an hour away on train. But don't let that intimidate you. For all the people that's here and all that can be done in 60 minutes, HK is waiting for you. TIM DAVID HARVEY.

GUIDE TO: FRANKFURT, GERMANY

Berlin? Munich? Hamburg? Cologne? What's the first city you think of when you think of Germany? Stuttgart? Dusseldorf? Now how about the fifth largest city in the seventh biggest European country? Frankfurt just may one of the most underrated cities in the world. Take a look.

Globetrotting to the Far East? Or to Australia or New Zealand and beyond? Then you just may find yourself taking a connection to one of the leading destinations in the European Union, from Paris to Amsterdam and countries on this continent as one more. And if you find yourself with around 6 to 8 hours or more waiting time, then don't pick up the latest James Patterson or John Grisham airport novel (although there are shelves of beautiful bookstores in these warm and friendly airport terminals to keep you going), browse duty free for stuff you probably wouldn't even buy for cheaper back home, or use your carry-on or your travel companions lap for a pillow to get some shut eye that will probably lead you to missing your red eye. Be bold and adventurous and leave the slick BMW and smart Einstein filled airport and take a tour, or better yet a train yourself to explore the city. And this from a guy who romaticizes airports. Don't worry, shoes off they would never let you pass through security if you didn't have the time. You basically have a whole day. Especially when it comes to Frankfurt.

Around a quarter of an hour away from the airport by rail (give or take the minutes of pondering whether you have enough time, or the right train. You know us Brits. The train could say "Frankfurt, Downtown...exactly where you need to be, Mr. or Mrs. (insert name here) and we'd still scan whatever wifi we could possibly find to search for, "do you speak English?" in German, before asking them if this is the right train, speaking the Queens. But, alas we digress. Even if this isn't your said awkward scenario you should take a direct flight to Frankfurt the next time you get a run of two days off or more this Summer. Because this fantastic city is something else. And worth it's own individual visit in itself.

Shining brightly in the Summer sun and home to some of the most beautiful people and warm friendliness. Not to mention shops, shops and shops. Museums, history and corner after corner of culture. The moment you step out of Frankfurt station and into it's compelling metropolis you feel like you've known it for years, even if you're in a place you previously thought little about for mere hours. And it's a town that will stay for you for a life of memories. You feel like you could see it all in a day. But also like you could set up shop and live here tomorrow. How many other cities do that for you on arrival? London? Paris? New York? Tokyo? It's up to you. But to be frank I guarantee you'll have no doubt about Frankfurt.

There's just a feeling about this place. The state Hesse's largest city. The five century former city state and Free City of Frankfurt was integral to the Holy Roman Empire. And even though it lost it's sovereignty in 1866, to this day it's lost none of its grace and beauty. From the Parisian blocks and sidewalk cafes to the botanical gardens of green trees that adorn these balconies (this city even literally has a forest). From the timeless medeival Romer building and the Romerberg streets that step back in the same time like the chimes of Frankfurt Cathedral. To the Alte Oper first opera house with a fountain in the front that still sings like its statuesque structure, or that lady. But from that central point of Hauptwache and all the testimonial traditions you can see towered by the Saalhof scraping skyline and it's 21st century Europaturm, night and day view make sure you take it all in. But don't worry. Whether you're here for a week, a day, or just an hour one things for sure. You'll be back. And as you tourist trap chow down on a frankfurter with your spare change and see the cities big, solidarity Euro sign structure, you too will think..."how could we ever leave"?! Get there while you still can. TIM DAVID HARVEY.

GUIDE TO: YOKAHAMA, JAPAN

Tired of the big city? Then why not drive to the town famous for tyres like Good Year, Yokahama? It'd make for a good day. Although it, not Kyoto, nor Osaka is actually the second biggest city in Japan. After you know where. And its just a good hour on the train away from Tokyo. So what are you waiting at the station for? Time to punch that ticket.

Literally in name meaning "horizontal beach", Yokohama in the Kanto region of the Honshu island lies on the edge of Tokyo Bay. The capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture is second to it's Tokyo neighbour in size, but the most populous municipality in all of Japan. And you can see why all the people are drawn to this city of the future right now.

As soon as you open your eyes to the magnificent Minato Mirai 21 business district you'll see what we mean. Even its name sounds like a place from the future. As the palm tree cicadas buzz above you in this Summer city like neon electricity you'll feel the same hum in this hub. A raised monument to white marble and green like the U.S.A.'s capital, Washington D.C., there's no place like the city a Netflix episode away from Tokyo by train. Lined with tall trees and what seems like a million malls, walk through what looks like a new town built on and old city and you'll be surrounded with as much as the eyes can see aswell as the yen can spend.

There's even iron sculptures that run through this district and look like rollercoasters. But the real rides lies a few feet away at the bay. Where an illuminating wonder wheel called the Cosmic Clock is something to behold aswell as check the time (especially next to a structure that makes it look like Yoko's version of Tower Bridge and the London eye next to the museum ship of the glorious Nippon Maru. A vessel that would even make Jack Sparrow swallow in 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' envy), particularly at a neon dusk. And a flamingo pink tracked rollercoaster literally loop and rolls under a fountain which Bellagio sprays as you descend into it. The Cosmo World amusement park used to hold the worlds largest ferris wheel, but today it's still home to a whole lot of fun for the family...or ahem, someone approaching their mid-thirties, travelling alone.

Channel Otis Redding and walk down to the dock of the bay and you'll be greeted with one of the best views to take in as you sit. There's a reason you're calm will be surrounded by locals painting in watercolours and those using the riverside as their morning jogging route. Even their perfect playlist can't beat this for motivation, like those relaxed opposite canvassing its inspiration. There's even some peaceful parks nearby to get away from it all. But if you want a view to beat all others in this tomorrow looking but traditionally feeling city than it's time to go north. And up as north as you can possibly go. The latticed Yokohoma Marine Tower laces one of the best views, dusk 'till dawn. Yet it's the Yokohoma Landmark Tower featuring a five star hotel and all the places to eat and shop you could drop for that is the real landmark. On a clear day you can bucket list add seeing Mount Fuji from here, the second tallest building in Japan. Making this the peak of your trip.

Just walking around this city in aimless wanderlust is the best way to explore all this place has to offer. Wait on a sunny day and this city has shades of the port of Miami. Or anywhere else with that particular harbourfront. Pick a place. But still, all in all it distinctly feels as Japanese as it is. Making it one of the definitive cities under the rising sun and definitly a place on the map for your dart if you're considering travelling across the Far East, let alone Japan. This was the main port of call for Japan in Jules Verne's 'Around The World In Eighty Days'. Legendary Japanese author Yukio Mishima set his iconic novel, 'The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With The Sea' here. And 'From Up On Poppy Hill's' anime art, one of Studio Ghibli's timeless greatest took place in the Yamate region. You can see the inspiration. Now you need to be a part of it. It's time to roll through Yokohama. TIM DAVID HARVEY.