Scottish Singer Rod Stewart, with his distinctive raspy voice, made a name for himself singing romantic ballads that caught the public imagination. “You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” was one of these and is from his album Foot Loose & Fancy Free.

The sandy cliffs of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are being eroded by an advancing sea that threatens to wash away rows of beachside properties. On Nantucket, we meet Alan Reed, a man who visited the island and stayed, becoming a master craftsman in the intricate art of basket weaving.

From her blockbuster breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill, here is Alanis Morissette's ultimate breakup song, in which she lets her former partner know how much harm he did by leaving her.

Ann loves working with her alpacas on the farm. She explains a little about their breeding process, and the remarkable qualities of alpaca fleece. Then, it’s onwards to Massachusetts and the vacation paradise of Martha’s Vineyard, an island retreat favoured by several American presidents.

“Can You Feel The Love Tonight” is a romantic song from the Disney movie The Lion King. It was performed and composed by Elton John and features lyrics by Tim Rice.

In an area of Rhode Island better known for historic mansions and more recent luxury homes, Ann and Kevin Tarsagian have established an alpaca farm. With enthusiasm and determination, they’ve learned to care for these special animals and built up a thriving business. When we visit, the farm has just welcomed a new and very cute arrival.

K.T. Tunstall is a Scottish singer, and her song "Push That Knot Away" was one of her first attempts at mixing a picked acoustic tune with electronica. The music video features little snippets of her recent tours and travels.

Lighthouse keeper Dave McCurdy loves the solitude and connection to the past that comes with his job. The lighthouse on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay was built in 1870.

Every year, crews from the ivy league universities Yale and Harvard compete in a rowing regatta. For students like Maddie, the weight of responsibility for their university’s reputation spurs them on in tough training for the annual race. Continuing northeast, we find New England’s largest estuary, a vast number of lighthouses, and a naval shipyard that has been producing submarines for over a hundred years.

New England is a region made up of six northeastern states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. In New Haven, Connecticut, we visit one of the world’s finest universities, and meet Maddie, a student who excels in her chosen sport of rowing.

This anthem from the Scottish band Big Country tells the story of a girl who runs away from home and takes a big chance by marrying the first guy she meets, who ultimately abandons her and their two children.

In the film Project Hail Mary Ryan Gosling plays Ryland Grace, a scientist unexpectedly recruited for a perilous mission. Facing a dying sun and a galactic threat, he journeys 11.9 light years to find a solution.

Alternative rock band Soul Asylum formed in Minneapolis, USA in the early eighties and found fame with their emotional hit song "Runaway Train." The music video featured photographs and names of missing children, which resulted in several children being reunited with their families.

The Hamptons are a series of wealthy beachside neighbourhoods at the farthest end of Long Island. Angela Boyer-Stump is a real estate agent and long-time resident who knows this exclusive area very well. Today, we join her as she shows a potential buyer around a multi-million-dollar house that’s just been put on the market.

Blue Point Oyster Farm on Long Island provides oysters for restaurants and special events like parties and weddings. Kevin grew up in the area, and it was his love for the sea that brought him back. In this video, he explains some of the process involved in raising oysters.