The journey up the coast continues through Delaware to suburban New Jersey, and onwards into the heart of Manhattan. In Delaware, famous as a corporate tax haven, we visit a winery. In New York City we zip around with a bicycle courier and then head out to Long Island for oysters.

The last leg of our journey heads north from Boston, through New Hampshire and Maine, to the Canadian border. There are more than 3000 islands here -- a paradise for sailors, surfers and vacationers. Meet a yoga instructor, surfboard makers and others who call this beautiful area their northern home.