House Hunters International

- Season 14

(2019)

A job in Amsterdam is giving Dallas newlyweds Jamey and Lucas the opportunity to live in Europe before settling down and having kids. Jamey has never lived far from home and family before, and he's hoping to embrace the change with a Dutch-style home that has lots of indoor and outdoor space. But Dutch style is small and expensive, and with just one income between them, Lucas is concerned about stretching every penny.

Jessica has been longing to go abroad again after studying in Spain and then spending ten years working in Cincinnati. Now with a job transfer to Milan, Italy, she's making her dream come true and taking her older sister, Melanie, along to help her find a place to live. It's sister versus sister in one of Italy's most stylish cities as Melanie thinks more about her own needs, like a pricey second bedroom she can use when she visits. Jessica wants her sister to visit, but she has her own priorities, too, and she doesn't have the cash to have it all.

A couple decides to leave the rat race of Los Angeles to sell real estate in growing San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. While he's an experienced agent ready to teach her the ropes, Mexico is new to both of them and they quickly realize they have a lot to learn.

Laura and her husband, Patrick, have a new perspective on life after she beat cancer. For them, living every moment to the fullest begins with a fresh start in London, but between their dog Alfie's needs and their polar opposite tastes, success in their new town will also mean settling on a fresh idea of what home can be.

Tired of waiting to enjoy their lives, a couple decides to become digital nomads in the lovely town of Puerto Morelos, Mexico. They've sold everything they own in Texas to downsize to a simpler life, but once they cross the border with their two dogs, they realize that a new town and a new country may be stressful in unforeseen ways.

A San Diego couple is looking to regain control of their lives. Believing that a scenery change will do wonders for his high blood pressure, she's pushing for a move to Cabo San Lucas. There's no such thing as a truly stress-free life, and worries about money will follow them across the border.

This couple fell in love with the Ireland when their son studied abroad there. Now they're hoping to lead a more relaxed life in the Emerald Isle but with change comes friction. She wants to take a break from working and experience city life but as the sole provider, he's hoping to stay close to his job. These two are no strangers to bickering but tensions reach an all-time high when the pot of gold they were looking for isn't at the end of the rainbow.

An entrepreneur and new mom is ready to return to the beloved small town of Orvieto, Italy, where she studied abroad. She hopes to start a travel club for American girls but living with a two-year-old in medieval Italy isn't the same as visiting as a freewheeling student. With an ex-pat property expert as her guide, this new mom will have to choose between what she wants and what she actually needs.

After spending their whole lives in Australia, a couple of adventurous world travelers packed their bags for the Netherlands and didn't look back. They're young, in love and fear nothing, but settling in Amsterdam may require more than hugs and kisses at their price point.

A Washington, DC, lawyer wants to trade in his comfortable lifestyle for adventure, excitement and possibility in Southeast Asia. He decides to push his boundaries by quitting his job to join a tech startup in Singapore.

With three small kids growing before their eyes, a Florida couple has decided to slow down and appreciate life more in his storied childhood hometown of Dubrovnik, Croatia. She's a small-town girl who is easily charmed by the historic old city and is excited about what the experience will bring to their family. But between him trying to recreate the past and her trying to adapt, happiness may lie in compromise.

Newlyweds head to Dublin, Ireland, when he's given a job offer in the city. His wife was thrilled to hear it but she had just started her dream job in Minneapolis and isn't so sure she wants to give it up. The couple strikes a deal that if they move to Dublin, they'll find a home downtown so she can feel the heartbeat of the new city -- a plan that made perfect sense until he saw the price tag. Now the couple must decide if she's going to concede once again to keep the marriage on track or if he's going to bite the bullet and go over budget to honor her big sacrifice.

After falling in love with Poland and its culture, a young entrepreneur is moving to Wroclaw to develop his business. He hopes to be close to the action with a home in the city center, but he also wants some outdoor space.

A job opportunity is bringing a young football player and coach to the Polish seaside city of Gdynia. With help from his friend, this laid-back bachelor looks for a place that is centrally located but not too expensive.

Soon-to-be parents have decided to give up their hectic lives in London and find a new home where they can focus more on free time. This Polish-British couple is looking for a spacious property in Katowice, Poland, that will fit their growing family, offer outdoor space for the kids and provide extra space for work.

A craving for adventure brings a family of three to Budapest. The young couple is excited to turn their lives upside down, but they have differing expectations for their new home. He wants to be close to the vibrant city center, while she would like to live in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood.

A young woman gives up her American life to rediscover her roots in Budapest. She has a healthy budget to purchase a comfortable flat to start her new life but is unprepared for the surprises awaiting her in the quirky real estate market.

Starr and Norbert have always loved traveling, and with a baby on the way, they've decided to move to Budapest so they can travel around Europe and reconnect with Norbert's Hungarian family. The couple is looking for a spacious apartment that fits their growing family and is an inspiring place for Norbert to work at home. However, Norbert dreams of living on the Buda side of the city while Starr wants to live closer to the city center.

In search of a new life, a woman is leaving the US and her career in banking to teach English in Warsaw, Poland. She's eager to embrace the European lifestyle and is looking for an affordable, centrally-located apartment with a great kitchen and outdoor space for her cat.

A couple seizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and moves their family of six to Krakow, Poland. After living hectic lives apart in the U.S., they want to spend more time together in a home that has enough room for everyone.

A couple is trading their career-oriented lives in Nevada for culture-filled city lives in Krakow, Poland. While they want to live as close to the city's Old Town as possible, finding a home that checks all the boxes on their wish list -- including a parking space for their car -- proves difficult in the city center.

A young couple from North Carolina leaves their peaceful life in Charlotte for the vibrant city of Warsaw, Poland. They want to be close to his siblings and develop their interests in film and photography, so they search for a home close to the city center and nature.

A Canadian woman is leaving both her home and family to go on a European adventure. She fell in love with the area the first time she visited and hopes her best friend can help her find the perfect home in historic Prague, Czech Republic.

Philadelphia newlyweds have decided to make Prague, Czech Republic -- one of Europe's most romantic cities -- their new home. They hope their European adventure will be centered in an apartment that will blend the city's old, historic feel with elegant modernity but have a difficult time finding a place that's both close to his job and near the city center.

A couple is leaving their stressful lives behind in England to search for a new home in sunny Malta. Starting a new chapter is always exciting but the couple can't agree when it comes to finding an ideal home. He likes modern interiors and enjoys a city vibe but she's more into quiet areas and would love to live on the countryside, making it difficult for the duo to agree on their true dream home.

A couple decides to help their son plant roots in their ancestral Slovenia. However, it's growing pains all over again as Mom wants to get him a place where she can visit, and he has reservations about sharing a space with his parents.

Yvette, Chad and their three kids are moving back to her hometown of Malaga, Spain, from Branson, Missouri. He's passionate about teaching scuba and the Southern coast of Spain is the perfect place to launch a new business. She wants to be close to the city and culture, but he wants a private pool in the suburbs.

After years of dating long-distance, a woman leaves North Carolina to start life with her new husband in Bury St Edmunds, England. She longs to live near the center of town in a place with historic charm, but he prefers the countryside with plenty of space for a garden.

A mom and daughter love traveling together, but now that the daughter has a young family of her own, it's harder to take trips. They decide to get a family condo in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, where they can spend time together as a family. However, while one wants a fixer-upper, the other demands a move-in ready place so they can start making memories right away.

A young North Carolina family moves to Merida, Mexico, to work remotely and broaden their sons' horizons. With the kids' school located halfway between Merida and the beach, they must decide to stay in town or on the Gulf of Mexico.

A Florida couple looks to relocate internationally to the vineyard-rich Queretaro region of Mexico for his online wine business. However, with only $500 to spend per month on a rental, they will have to be willing to downsize.

A Beverly Hills real estate agent and interior designer is looking for a slower-paced lifestyle near his mother in Cuernavaca, Mexico. He adores the Spanish colonial-style homes with their expansive gardens, but his agent thinks he should consider something that requires less time and attention.

A couple's dream of living abroad comes true when he lands a job in Melbourne, Australia. He wants a home that offers a short commute so he can spend more time with the kids. However, she has her sights set on living close to the beach, which could cause his commute to be a nightmare.

A Connecticut man decides to leave everything behind to accept a job offer in Sydney, Australia, only to find out the position was moved to Melbourne at the last minute. Now he has no choice but to start anew in a city he doesn't know.

Newlyweds Adam and Nameeta are moving from Canada to Newcastle, Australia, to follow Adam's job at an expanding auction house. With no support system and a new marriage, their different ideas of the perfect house are just a couple of the challenges they'll face.

New Jersey parents with a daughter studying abroad decide to buy a family home in Rome that will double as her school digs. The challenge is finding an apartment that supports her temporary academic life but will outlast her degree.

A couple that wants to start a fashion business and expose their daughter to another culture moves to Medellin, Colombia. She wants a home with a quiet area where she can work on her designs, but he and their daughter want space to dance.

A Pennsylvania couple is ready to leave small-town American life behind for an adventure abroad in Barcelona. After years of waiting, one is anxious to settle, while the other is set on perfection.

Longtime sweethearts tired of their comfortable life in Cincinnati look for a change of pace in London. But this strong-willed couple has trouble agreeing on their first joint home and has the property expert playing both guru and referee.

A Pennsylvania couple goes all-in to pursue one's career in Copenhagen, Denmark. While Mike wants to embrace minimalism and local living, Derek feels he has given up a lot and wants to be comfortable in his home.

Colorado newlyweds are making a transitional move to Manta, Ecuador, with the intention of moving their permanently after his daughters leave the nest. But before they can settle into happily ever after, they'll have to settle their disagreement about where in town to live.

A couple with a multi-million-dollar budget wants the best Los Cabos has to offer for their new Mexican vacation home. While she pictures a private place to enjoy with their two teenage kids, his entrepreneurial side puts them at odds as he pushes for a rental-friendly property that's far beyond their already high price point.

A Los Angeles woman leaves her old life behind to start anew as a travel writer in Bali. She leans on her dad to point her in the right direction, but her strong will may stand in the way of dad's safe and solid advice.

A woman tired of the daily grind in California decides to use her savings to buy a home with rental potential on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. She wants colonial architecture and proximity to attractions for her future guests, but her budget constraints mean she'll have to look at houses that may be less than 'perfecto.'

A couple decides to move sight-unseen from Prague, Czech Republic, to Da Nang, Vietnam. She's looking forward to documenting the experience for her travel blog but it's one thing to write about Da Nang's frantic city vibe and another to call it home. With the added pressure of adjusting to living together for the first time, the couple may be in for more than just a little culture shock.

An American woman diagnosed with a unique medical condition is moving to Vicenza, Italy, to be near a treatment center and live with her Italian boyfriend. Now, they must find a place that suits them both, while offering all the amenities she needs to combat her health concerns.

A couple with three kids jumps on the opportunity to move abroad after a job offer in Germany arises. His dream is a short commute in Kaiserslautern, but her wish for a great neighborhood may put him on the Autobahn more than he desires.

Young Canadian newlyweds fell in love with Germany on their honeymoon, so they decided to pack up and pursue graduate school in Berlin. Between the two of them they have big dreams, but they will have to get creative on a shoestring student budget.

With six children under age 12, life in Washington state is hectic for Erica and Andy, and they've finally had enough. Erica spent time in Argentina when she was younger, and the pristine natural beauty of Bariloche feels right to them. Erica will work remotely while Andy takes care of the kids. He's ready to unplug and enjoy the wilderness, but Erica is nervous about being too far away from civilization and wants the kids to stay connected.

A woman yearning to break free from suburban life in Texas leaps at the opportunity to follow her husband's job to Bangkok, Thailand. However, once overseas, she's anxious about the changes that come with living in a big city and longs for the comforts of home.

After unexpectedly losing two family members, a man is inspired to start living life to the fullest. He and his wife decide to return to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the place where they married, and turn a new page. However, with a tight bottom line, she knows keeping his desires in check won't be easy.

Yan and Natascha honeymooned in Noosa, Australia, 17 years ago and have been trying to make a permanent move Down Under from Switzerland ever since. In the spirit of democracy, they invite their three children to vote on the biggest decision their family will ever make. Mom and Dad want different houses, though, so they have to campaign hard to win the kids' votes.

American Grace and Londoner Kris have had a whirlwind long-distance relationship. Now they're married and moving to quiet Crawley, England, to start a life together. Adapting to married life is hard enough, but trying to agree on a home and finally living together in the same space may bring some growing pains.

After living in Tennessee for 12 years, Paul and Kate are moving to Valencia, Spain, to simplify their life and spend more time together as a family. The couple wants to give their young kids a taste of the world by moving to the heart of Valencia's Old City, but space comes at a premium there. Kate is willing to downsize, but Paul fears that giving up a reliable workspace could put their livelihood in jeopardy.

Courtney has always wanted to live in Europe, and an unexpected job opportunity for her boyfriend, Andrew, in Amsterdam is making her dream come true. She wants to downsize and use the money they save to travel, but the small spaces have them second-guessing everything, including each other.

Adam and Katelyn are moving from Des Moines, Iowa, to Sydney, Australia, where she'll be a masters student at Western Sydney University. Adam has a job lined up and is looking forward to endless ocean and aquarium visits. But Adam's job and Katelyn's school are at opposite ends of the city, so their priorities are at odds, too.

A British couple enticed by Australian sunshine decides to settle down in Perth to live near her family. Together they will look for a poolside paradise that doesn't cannon-ball their finances.

Australian newlyweds are finally reuniting to live together after he left to follow a dream job in Frankfurt, Germany. However, she struggles with local living, including the food and language, as well as contending with his obsession over fast German cars.

Two modern-day Vikings living in Gothenburg, Sweden, desperately need more space for them and their four dogs. These two want a sturdy home with ample yard space, but they'll have to battle the circumstances and each other to get a home that will suit their changing needs.

After losing his mom, an Atlanta-based painter and post-production manager reassessed his priorities and decided to make a move for his art. Now, he and his father are moving to Valencia, Spain, where the beaches and buildings offer endless inspiration.

A pair of veteran travelers decide to leave the United States and permanently move to Fareham, England, after landing a job with UK's air traffic control systems. After they land, however, the couple experiences unexpected turbulence once they learn visiting a new country isn't the same as living there full time.

After falling in love with travel, adventure and each other, a couple decides to continue traveling the world by following a job opportunity to Auckland, New Zealand. He wants the full Auckland experience but she is thinking about what's best for their son. Together, they'll have to redefine what adventure means to them as a family.

After an ongoing love affair with the city, a couple decides to make a permanent move to Florence, Italy. He wants that Old World charm he can't get in California -- even if it means extensive renovation -- but with a budget of over a million dollars, she's expecting turnkey perfection. They'll both need to adjust their expectations, however, if they want to buy their dream home before the market permanent puts their dreams out of reach.

A man follows in his globetrotting military family's footsteps with a move to Regensburg, Germany. His best friend will be by his side to help him find the right house but it's a tall order for the young bachelor who has shipped his beloved car from the United States and has a profound dislike for one of Bavarian Germany's main building features -- wood.

A couple affectionately referred to as the "Bickersons" because of their back-and-forth quips searches for a home in Medellin, Colombia. With different tastes and desires, the duo has a battle on their hands as they attempt to find enough space for their modern family while sticking to a strict budget.

What started as fun pictures of French bulldogs on social media quickly turned into two photogenic pups acting as the breadwinners of the family. Looking to expand their opportunities, the dogs and their owners are heading to England thinking West London charm will be the perfect backdrop for more photos. A local property expert has his work cut out for him as he helps these social media superstars find the perfect place to rest their paws.

After having a rough year, a Texas man is taking a daring leap by selling his landlocked house and pursuing a singing career in Nice, France. His good friend and property expert has pulled off many French miracles in the past but getting her buddy to downsize into a fabulous-yet-affordable home could be her greatest challenge yet.

After beating cancer, a woman and her family decide to head to developing Ecuador where they can live their dream of having a home on the water affordably. Their daughter comes along for the ride to help them pick the perfect house to act as their second home -- and her new vacation spot.

An adventurous woman and her family decide to uproot their comfortable lives in Missouri so she can attend dental school in Cairns, Australia. Its lush, tropical rainforest and access to the wild-blue expanses of the Great Barrier Reef were too stunning of a backdrop to resist but now they must rely on their life savings to fund their reset.

A couple decides it's the perfect time to move to Panama but they must first decide between seclusion and community. She wants a pool and an ocean view with the community style provided by condo living while he'd rather have something more private where he can be alone with his barbecue and garden.

After falling in love with Europe's thriving LGBT community on a backpacking trip, a Beijing man follows a job offer to London with big dreams of living a more open lifestyle. Eager for a change, he's totally unprepared for the big cost that accompanies London's more vibrant neighborhoods and faces the possibility of being priced out of the location and lifestyle that lured him there.

John, a landscape design company owner from Venice Beach, CA, made a wedding vow to his Dutch born wife Charlotte that, one day, they would move to her home continent of Europe. They can't quite agree on what property to purchase. Charlotte wants a move-in ready house while John has his mind set on a big renovation project.

An Indiana couple is ready to escape harsh winters and uproot to St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands with their two beloved dogs. Money is tight, however, so the properties they can afford are also tight. She'll stop at nothing to make sure their dogs have enough space to play but he's fighting to make sure the perfect doggie domicile doesn't price them out of their paradise.

After receiving a lifesaving kidney transplant, a man has re-evaluated his priorities and is ready to let loose, enjoy life and spend more time with his husband. They're making a change for the better by buying a vacation home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but things start to get rocky when it comes to finances.

After fighting the urge to settle down, a couple is ready to find a home where she can connect to her roots in Mexico City. He's thrilled by the opportunity to live in the kind of apartment that they can't afford back home but she can't deal with the noise that comes with living off a main street. While they've been able to hold off on parenthood and nesting, they're now learning the hard way they can't escape having to make grown-up decisions.

After dating online for 20 years, a couple finally connects in his home country of New Zealand. They're now taking a step back from their hectic careers so they can start a bed and breakfast where they can make the most of life together in their coastal haven. They may have known each other for a long time but looking for a home has them considering the many ins and outs of living together.

A woman has agreed to leave her sophisticated urban lifestyle in Estonia after her husband accepts a job in Switzerland. While she's given up a career in fashion, she's not willing to give up the fashion lifestyle so living in Zurich is key. His new job is an hour out of town, though, so if the family is going to thrive in the serene Swiss countryside, somebody has to give in.

While the fast-paced metropolis of Chicago stimulates the CEO in him, a man is desperate for some time to relax. Hoping to nurture his fun-loving side, he's decided to buy a home in his favorite vacation destination of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. His sassy and free-spirited friend is a local and knows all the town's ins-and-outs, so he's depending on her strong opinions to help him find the perfect place.

Anytime they needed a break from their hectic lives, this Colorado couple's go-to spot has always been Ecuador's laid-back Manabi Province. They're hoping to find their own vacation home in this easy-going spot but they'll have to overcome a harsh personality divide before settling in the perfect place.

Soon-to-be newlyweds are excited to follow a job opportunity to Perth, Australia. She loves her family, however, and laments the fact that Perth is the farthest physical point on the planet from her hometown of Boston. Life may soon turn upside down for this couple but the warm climate and amazing Australian beaches may be just what they need to thrive.

After living in the United States most of his life, a Costa-Rica-born man and his wife decide to move closer to his family. They want their children to have a simpler life in Costa Rica, but returning with two young daughters and a seven-months-pregnant wife may make finding bliss difficult.

A woman is ready to pack up and move to Paris, France -- a dream she's had ever since visiting the Marais neighborhood as an exchange student years ago. She's bringing along a good friend who tries to keep her grounded but injecting practicality may be difficult as she decides between the perfect neighborhood and the perfect space.

After watching their kids get sidetracked by the superficial highs of constant screen time and instant gratification, a couple is ready to take drastic measures to show them the value of living in the present. Now they're downsizing their Colorado lives and finding a home in Playa Potrero, Costa Rica, with hopes of helping their kids appreciate the benefits of living a simpler life.

A native New Yorker is coming to grips with how drastically different life is going to be now that she's accepted a job offer in South Korea. She's vowed to bring a taste of home with her -- by bringing her oversized American furniture along -- but her friend thinks clinging to the familiar is a distraction. Now she must determine if making the most of a new opportunity is worth giving up her familiar comforts.

When an Australian man lands a job transfer in his homeland, he's excited to share the joys of his childhood with his young family. Leaving her native Canada to move to Maroochy isn't so easy for his wife, however. He can't see beyond a sentimental and carefree beach life, but with a 3-year old and a potential business to start up, the family will have to find middle ground before they can start their new life.

A forward-thinking couple is taking parenting to the next level by moving to Penang, Malaysia, so their kids can grow and evolve in a cultural melting pot. The hard part, however, is going to be agreeing on how much of the authentic Malaysian experience they want inside their home -- especially as they face such a huge shift in their routine.

A Boston couple moves to Whanganui, New Zealand, to slow down and de-stress. She fell in love with the city years ago and hopes to find peace and serenity with a home on the outskirts of town. However, he's a musician and prefers to be close to the city's music venues.

When a Queens, New York, native got accepted into a PhD program in Stirling, Scotland, she had to first convince her husband to leave his career behind for a move to the United Kingdom. She's looking for an apartment outside of town that allows an easy commute to the university but he's hoping to find a cheap home in the city so he can save money for his motorcycle hobby.

After working abroad in Amsterdam for a year, a West Coast couple found they couldn't imagine living anywhere else. They find Dutch family life as appealing as the city's social scene, so they're making plans to start their family and looking for a house that they can grow in. But their budget won't stretch as far as they thought, so something will have to come off their wish list.

A couple with five-year old twins is trading in Charleston, South Carolina, for the vistas and views of Sayulita, Mexico. As real-estate developers, however, it's going to be a challenge finding a home that fits their standards.

A corporate attorney from Connecticut is looking for a vacation home in the sleepy fishing town of Pontal De Maceio, Brazil. She wants an affordable paradise to enjoy with her family, but a small town means small inventory, and her friend and agent suggests an alternative option: purchasing land and building from scratch.

A young Canadian woman sets out to live her dream of working abroad. The move requires a big sacrifice from her husband as he must leave both his career and dreams behind but he's eager to help her find the perfect home in Chile.

Following in her mother's footsteps, a college graduate has fallen in love with the rich history and art in Paris. Now, both mom and daughter are on the hunt for a small piece of the city they can call their own and fulfill both their dreams of calling Paris home.

After chasing a position there for several years, a Navy man is finally making his dreams come true by moving his whole family, including his wife's mother, to Rota, Spain. It's the perfect job for him and the perfect location for his wife to fulfill her dream of traveling around Europe. With so many other family members in tow, however, it will take huge patience -- and possibly a huge house -- for this crew to find their comfort zone.

The grind of day-to-day life in Los Angeles has a creative married couple looking for a more relaxed existence in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Their hopes are high but finding a home where they can live and develop their business threatens to cause even more stress than they left behind.

A Pittsburgh entrepreneur has saved all her coins with hopes of finding a beach house in Nassau, Bahamas. She's searching place that can partially pay for itself through rentals but if she wants to get it all in this dreamy locale, she may have to cough up more than her life savings and 1,000 bottles of champagne.

To escape the stress of her job at a large tech company in California, Gina has decided to move to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and embrace its laid-back lifestyle. Her best friend, who is coming along to help her find a the right home, knows it will be hard for Gina to turn off her Type-A personality and focus on her physical and mental well-being.

Following a career opportunity, a couple puts down roots in Barcelona, Spain, after years of constant movement. Grant previously helped his husband, Claudio, learn English and adjust to life in the south Florida after he moved from his native Venezuela, but now the tables are turned as Grant needs to learn Spanish to fit in in Catalonia.

Former Bachelor star turned realtor Arie Luyendyk drives a couple toward a new home in the Netherlands. Accountants Bill and Jenny want to shake things up, but their big expectations hit the wall when they aren't prepared for Amsterdam's large price tags and small spaces.

A couple faces financial risks and other complications when they leave Seattle for Glasgow, Scotland. They love the art scene, the food and the people, but practical matters may put a damper on their big dreams.

After living out of a suitcase working with pro-cyclists around the world for six years, a massage therapist is looking to put down roots in the cycling mecca of Girona, Spain. She has a big wish list but isn't comfortable living beyond her means, so her friend joins the home search to keep her in check. They are assisted in the their search by estate agent Katya Moshnikova.

A couple faces change on all fronts after they move from bustling Hong Kong to sleepy Zurich. He wants to hold onto the excitement of his youth, while she looks forward to a quieter family life centered around their young son.

With their kids about to fly the nest, a man has finally convinced his workaholic wife to embrace the Pura Vida lifestyle and move to Guanacaste, Costa Rica. He wants a home where he can host fitness retreats but if she's going to slow down, she wants to prioritize visiting family members over clients.

An Indiana woman wants to follow her bucket list to La Safor, Spain, but her husband is reluctant to move unless their grown children are willing to visit. He invites their daughter to help them choose a home, but trying to please everyone could make the entire family unhappy.

A Nashville couple with hectic careers and three young sons jump at the opportunity to slow down in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. However, while she's hoping for a home close to town and its activities, he wants to be on the beach.

A globetrotting couple is finally settling down in their favorite location -- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They're mostly on the same page about what kind of home they want and where they want it, but purchasing a home internationally is almost never that easy.

A couple's Southern California family time is cut short after a man receives an offer to open a new casino in the Mediterranean. Moving all the way to Cyprus means giving up close proximity to their children and growing grandchildren, so he's going to try his best to keep his wife happy on the other side of the globe.

After months of being separated by his work, a family relocates to Mexico City to spend more time together. She has wild, cosmopolitan dreams for life in the big city, but with one income, he wants to stay within budget.

A man and his wife head to the candy haven of Brussels, Belgium, after he lands a job in the chocolate industry there. She wants to get to know herself again as she adjusts to her new empty nest living situation but starting over with no friends around and a confused dog could make their adventure bittersweet.

A couple is ready to stay in Vienna, Austria, indefinitely after discovering how family friendly the city is. They have loose plans to start a brood of their own so she's ready to ditch student housing for a larger, more adult space. He's still in school, however, and worries about how they can afford it all on a student's budget.

A teacher and his family relocate to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, but find themselves unprepared for total immersion in such a different culture and for the money it will take to surround themselves with the amenities that might ease their transition.

A Romanian woman accepts a job transfer to Sydney, Australia, after working in Europe for years. She secretly hopes she'll find love, and when a local friend steps up to help with the house search, it's clear that he hopes so, too.

A recently engaged couple relocates to Utrecht, Netherlands, so that he can attend college. The competitive rental market will be challenge enough, but their disagreement on style, size and location might be the biggest obstacle.

An international couple trade in their comfortable Cape Town life for an uncertain future in India. The South African partner wants to start an acting school, while the Irish half of the couple deals with the possible sensory overload that Kolkata can cause.

Two decades and two kids after making a pact to get married if still single by 30, a pair of childhood sweethearts is ready to move to Antananarivo, Madagascar. The family is following a job but kid concerns and financial constraints make starting a new chapter in a foreign land more complicated than their simple childhood promise.

A busy working mom finds a job that will finally score her more family time. The catch, however, is that it's located across the world in Japan. Finding room in mom's slimmed-down schedule comes at the expense of less space in the home for the family, however, as things in Japan are both small and efficient.

A mother's cancer diagnosis brings her son and his girlfriend home to Australia. Despite being surrounded by family and friends, the couple is on their own for the first time, and they find themselves on different wavelengths as they look for a place to live and try to combine their American and Aussie tastes.

With their children all grown up, a New Jersey couple sets their sights on the sun and sand of Grand Cayman, but they quickly learn that Caribbean living comes at a price. They want to keep their house in the Garden State, but with their oldest daughter's pricey wedding on the horizon, they have to be flexible or accept that paying for two houses isn't the paradise they were hoping for.

An adventurous young couple on teachers' budgets take on a new set of challenges in Spain. They want to fully immerse in the culture of downtown Madrid, but an easy commute to their new job hangs in the balance.

After the passing of his beloved mother, a Crucian man returns to St. Croix with his partner in hopes of sharing the childhood past he left behind. His partner has a busy military career, however, and they only have a single weekend to decide on a house. The pressure builds as they argue over how to balance the practical with their dueling ideas of perfection as the clock counts down.

A family of three makes a move to Brisbane, Australia. Opportunity for adventure abounds, but family concerns include their daughter's education, mom's social transition and finding room for a sea of heirlooms, making it tough to keep everyone happy.

After years of yearning to get back to the Netherlands, a family's biggest challenge in their move to Haarlem may be winning over the heart and spirit of their opinionated son.

A young family moves to London for dad's new job and it's a big transition from suburbs to city living. He insists on being able to walk to his new office in the heart of downtown, but the culture shock of a busy city center might prove too much for mom and son.

When a South African couple is surprised by twin babies, they need to upgrade their housing ASAP. Melbourne, Australia, is the place, but they quickly discover that what they want and what they can afford are two very different things.

A globetrotting family heads to Brazil for dad's job and hopes to be immersed in local culture. With two preteens along on the house hunt, everyone has an opinion and they'll have to come together to make a decision.

A young couple searches for a home to call their own in the capital city of Athens, Greece. Despite his attempts at independence, her large Greek family has a lot to say in the matter and the couple will have to decide whose opinion matters more.

A California couple leaves the comforts of family for the first time to pursue a job opportunity in Amsterdam. She's dreading life without her mom nearby, but that's quickly dwarfed by the complications of adjusting to life, work and the high cost of living in Amsterdam.

A woman gives life in Italy a second chance when her husband lands a job in the Lake Como area. Their first move to Italy ended in disappointment when she was unable to click with the language and culture, but she's hoping a place in the city center will make her feel more at home. However, he wants to be as far away from tourists as possible, putting their location needs at odds.

A couple is determined to find a home with character on the water in Rosarito, Mexico. Since they failed in their past attempts to find the perfect place, they bring a party bus full of friends with the hope that the group will push them to a final decision.

A recently debt-free young woman from Texas uses her newfound financial freedom to head to Vienna. She wants a charming, dog-friendly city center apartment, but a teacher's budget may force her to prioritize her wish list or risk going into debt again.

After 16 years abroad, a Mexican diplomat based in Washington, DC, returns home to Mexico City with his American wife and two young kids. Having moved frequently for his government work, the couple has grown accustomed to the nomadic lifestyle, but moving out of the US with the kids may require more than just old-school diplomacy.

Music united this native Lithuanian couple in Chicago. Two decades and three kids later, they want to return to their homeland by way of Vilnius, where they can embrace their music careers and their kids can explore their roots.

A young couple, who met in Australia, transitions from their long-distance relationship to living together in Aachen, Germany. But adapting to a new climate, and to each other, may be more challenging than the distance ever was.

A lifelong New Yorker decides it's time for a big change so he sells everything and chases his dream of producing global music in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With nothing left to go back to in the Big Apple, he's all-in on his new city but quickly realizes the Khmer lifestyle might be more of a culture shock than he'd planned for.

A Colorado couple with nonprofit experience is moving to Dominica to help with recovery after Hurricane Maria. They decide to buy a house on the island, and while she would like a place with rental potential to help offset the cost, he wants a secluded paradise.

An American family is relocating to Southern Norway for dad's robotics dream job. Although the prospect of family-friendly work hours makes everyone happy, the cold climate and difficulties due to a lack of a real-estate agent may derail the house hunt.

A pastor, professor and their teen daughter are moving, sight unseen, from Kansas City to Groningen, Netherlands. They dream of an authentic experience, but their disagreements may place a genuine Dutch lifestyle beyond their reach.

A newly engaged couple moves to Accra, Ghana, to live together for the first time. He's lived in Africa before and is open to anything. However, she is much more particular about their housing, and launching a new startup means he may not want to fund fancy amenities.

A job opportunity for Dad brings a young family to Sydney, Australia. But after uprooting her life in chilly Minnesota, Mom wants to go all in on beach life at any cost.

A wine connoisseur moves with her family to Epernay, France, in the heart of the Champagne region. They consider the options between the sprawling vineyard countryside and the bustling town center, but there's no easy answer as they decide what's best for their 8-year-old daughter.

After a long recovery from a motorcycle accident sparks a new outlook on life, a young couple starts over on the beaches of Mexico. They came to reset and relax, but the house hunt marks the first time they've ever had real conflict.

When the family breadwinner is an aerospace engineer, there's no better place to move than the research town of La Serena, Chile. However, the kids feel like they may as well move to outer space, and don't hesitate to share their strong opinions.

A Spanish teacher, who loves all things Latin, seeks a vacation home in Manta, Ecuador. It's too much for a teacher's salary, so her beach-loving family agrees to pool resources to make it happen. But now they must find a place that pleases everyone.

Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, two half-brothers decide on a whim to move to Vietnam. One is looking for luxury at any cost, while the other has a more conservative point of view, given that they're living temporarily off savings.

A young couple moves from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, ready to take the next step in their relationship. They're all-in on the move, but leaving their comfort zone and choosing where to live in the new, glamorous city launches an unexpected battle of wills.

An adventure-hungry world traveler and a career-focused family man have agreed to finally slow down and return to Melbourne, Australia. He's thrilled to put down some roots after years of hopping from continent to continent but she must first overcome her wanderlust if she ever hopes to enjoy a permanent home.

An American Ph.D. student and cancer survivor moves to England to work on a cure at a leading university. She's hoping to find an adult space on a student budget but finding an affordable, roomy space will be a tough first lesson to learn in London.

Recent college grads search for their first place together in Aberdeen, Scotland. They're not sure where to start, but with their eyes on the city center and minimal budget, their unrealistic expectations could put a strain on their relationship.

Months after their daughter is born, first-time parents get the chance to move to their dream city, Amsterdam. As the difficult realities of parenting in a foreign city set in, they start to wonder if they've taken on more than they can handle.

After spending years on sabbatical in busy India, an ex-Buddhist monk follows her daughter's career to Cape Town, South Africa. While the area has something to offer for both of them, their dueling priorities threaten to upset the peace.

A man follows his passion for automotive design to go study in Turin, Italy. He's looking for a stylish apartment that's close to school, but having space to accommodate visitors while staying in his budget will be a challenge.

Time in Copenhagen impressed this Atlanta man when he was a young intern. Thirteen years later, he's returned to live the Danish dream, but with a new husband in tow and an ever-tightening real estate market, he might be in for a rude awakening.

An expecting American couple is moving to Sicily due to his deployment and must find a home on a budget. He wants a one-bedroom apartment on the water and close to town, while she prefers a three-bedroom apartment with access to outdoor space for their dog. With a baby on the way, she is prioritizing practicality, while he is eyeing an easy path to the beach.

A Canadian couple relocates to Tangiers, Morocco, and is excited to embrace the culture -- to a certain extent. He favors a traditional Moroccan-style space in keeping with their move, but she prefers the more familiar comforts of home, including a modern, spacious kitchen.

A young couple takes a chance in Taipei, Taiwan after mutual job opportunities arise. They have a friend in town, but even with help, agreeing on what area to live in is a challenge in this land of heavy traffic, odd restaurants and stinky tofu.

An Australian woman convinced her husband to take a job in Singapore. It was her idea to move, so he's hoping to get the resort-style apartment of his dreams. But in one of the world's most expensive cities, they may be getting in over their heads.

A Francophile from Atlanta seeks the serenity that only a small historic town in Southern France can deliver. But his handyman friend and an opinionated French real estate agent confront him with the realities of what his new life could bring.

In 25 years of marriage, this couple has been through it all together. Now they want a shot at their dream of oceanfront property, but getting all they want in the developing community of Rosarito, Mexico may be a challenge.

An NYC couple is overwhelmed after moving to Jakarta, Indonesia. Jakarta offers space that New York living can't, but with the extra room comes extra problems. Now they're questioning if moving really was the right decision for their family.

A Minnesota couple and their two small kids swap the suburbs for the island of Nevis, where Dad will attend medical school. He wants the kind of home he's used to, but his wife wants beach access and the conveniences of a condo community.

An interior designer wants to move to Frosinone, Italy for a break from her hectic life. Although she's got a clear idea of what she wants, most homes in this Italian province don't meet the modern standards she's used to.

A dressmaker leaves L.A. to manufacture her line in India, but has some setbacks as her business partnership dissolves and her apartment catches fire. Now she's relying on friends' help and positive manifestation to rebuild, starting with a new home.

After a three-year contract in Japan, a military dentist accepts his final station and moves his entire family to Singapore. He thinks they need to go big for this once in a lifetime opportunity; his wife struggles with the notion of planting roots.

A young teacher, tired from the stresses of American life, gets hooked on the Zen vibe in Thailand during a trip with his brother, and decides to move there. It's a different world from Reading, Pennsylvania, though, and the learning curve will be steep.

Newlyweds that dated long distance are moving in together for the first time as they follow her job to Bangkok, Thailand. She's a world traveler looking to live close to her job in the heart of Bangkok, but he's a country boy and is desperate for some peace and quiet.

An engaged Philadelphia couple decides buy a vacation home before getting married, but picking the house of their dreams becomes an intense negotiation when one half keeps a closer eye on price than the other.

A married couple looks to trade in their busy Charlotte life for a more relaxed existence in Roatan, Honduras. They'd like a house with rental potential to help finances, but won't compromise on the wow factor they're after in their new home.

Newlyweds from Chicago met on the college basketball team and are moving to London for a job transfer. Concerned about dependence on a single income, one wants an affordable suburban home, while her wife longs to be in the city, no matter the cost.

A native Italian wants his career-driven wife to live like the Romans do and take life at a slower speed. Going with the flow comes much more naturally to him, so he'll have his work cut out helping her adjust to Rome's pace.

These young parents thought they were on the same page when they uprooted their family to New Zealand. Only now they see their ideas for this family venture differ greatly. He wants city life, but for her ocean access is the key to a happy family.

A family of three and their dog have to come to terms with smaller dwellings and limited inventory to make the most of an opportunity to live in Amsterdam. He wants a practical, modern apartment, she wants Dutch charm with less to clean.

After three years in West Texas, a military man is excited for a transfer to Tokyo, Japan. He's flying his little brother out in the hopes that he'll move there too, but their sibling rivalry is throwing a hitch into the plan.

A couple moves to her home country to be closer to family in South Holland, Netherlands. They're looking for two bedrooms and a yard for their dogs, but he wants to be in the city while she's looking for a place with a small town feel.

A single attorney decides to make a drastic change, start a new business and relocate to Peru. She's looking for two bedrooms, two, bathrooms, a mountain view and a place that pet-friendly for her cats.

A newlywed couple moves to Sheffield, England, for the university. They're looking for a house with three bedrooms and a nice yard for their dogs, but finding a place that's near school and in their budget will be a challenge.

A couple decides to take their long-distance relationship to the next level and find a home in Wellington, New Zealand. They're looking for a place near the city with two bedrooms, but staying in budget will be difficult.

A married couple looks for a vacation home where they fell in love years ago in Rosarito, Mexico. He wants a condo with no maintenance but she wants a house with a yard, and with differing views, a choice will be difficult.

A young, married couple uproots for a job opportunity and relocates to Galway, Ireland. They're looking for two bedrooms and something furnished, but he wants to be in the city and near work while she's looking for a quiet neighborhood.

A young couple hopes to break into the wine business with a move to Napier, New Zealand. They're looking for something small and rustic that's near the coast, but their limited budget proves to be at odds with their wish list.

A couple looks for a place where they can host their entire extended family in Rincon, Puerto Rico. They need at least three bedrooms and she wants a pool, but he's looking to spend at the top of their budget to get beachfront access.

A single woman falls in love with Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and looks for a vacation home. She's looking for a place with an ocean view and something she can rent while she's away, but her budget may limit her options.

A family looks to purchase a second home in Barcelona, Spain. They're looking for an open concept floor plan with three bedrooms that's furnished, but getting a property they can also rent will be difficult.

An empty nester couple looks to take advantage of their freedom and move to Wellington, New Zealand. He wants a great view with New Zealand charm, but she wants something modern that's walking distance to her work.

An entrepreneur wants to reconnect with family while living as a digital nomad in Valencia, Spain. Her husband envisions a carefree life with their young son, but her desire for a home in the city butts heads with his beach or bust attitude.

Newlyweds leave all that's familiar to follow a job transfer to Lubeck, Germany. She's eager to spend, but prefers to save while they transition from two incomes to one.

A couple is tired of the daily grind in Charlotte, North Carolina, and wants to join the sustainable community in Vieques, Puerto Rico. While he's looking for a move-in ready home, she's hoping to fulfill her architectural dreams with a fixer-upper.

After spending years in a long-distance relationship, a newly married couple decides to make their first home together abroad in Maidenhead, England. She wants two bedrooms to accommodate visiting friends and family, but he wants to save money with just one bedroom. They agree on a city center apartment with a parking spot, however.

Two medical professionals want their children to experience the way they grew up in Africa. However, after spending 20 years in the US, the high prices and culture shock in Accra, Ghana, threaten to derail their expectations.

A New Yorker heads to Africa after a DNA test traces her roots to Ghana. Upon arrival, something clicks, and she decides to stay permanently. However, adjusting to Accra's laid-back lifestyle after a lifetime of NYC living won't be easy.

After surviving Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands, a teacher is ready to rebuild his life in Salvador, Brazil. The school gives him several options and a fellow teacher helps him navigate the city to find the best home.

An expecting couple decides to leave expensive, busy Los Angeles for the quiet affordability of Quito, Ecuador. A backyard for the kids is key, but finding space for work and a growing family may require more compromise than they thought.

A Brit that stayed stateside after college wants to return to her side of the pond with her husband and kids. They settle on Gandia, Spain, but while he wants to downsize in the city center, she envisions a Spanish villa with an English garden.

After living in close quarters in Amsterdam for several years, an adventurous expat family is hoping for more space in Scotland. Her job takes her into town, however, where the housing is cramped. He's a mountain man who hopes to live farther out, closer to nature.

An American man fell in love with Trento, Italy, and his wife jumps at the chance to move to Europe. He wants to live near the mountains to be closer to climbing, while she wants to be in the heart of the city center. Their styles differ as well -- he prefers a modern look, while she prefers rustic charm.

A globetrotting couple is ready to settle down with their two young daughters in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He's convinced a home close to work in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City will give them essential family time, without losing the authentic local experience they crave. She thinks they need to focus their priorities solely on the children by settling down in the calmer outskirts.

A travel-savvy couple moves to Hoi An, Vietnam, for opportunity and adventure. She hopes to start a new business and wants to be budget-conscious, but he wants to capitalize on the opportunity to live in the luxury they can't afford elsewhere.

A family is tired of cold Toronto winters and long work hours and decides to move to Sosua, Dominican Republic. He wants a single-family house with a pool but she wants a beachfront condo with low maintenance.

After unexpected tragedy strikes, a romance writer and her husband decide to start over in Salies-de-Bearn, France. The town is the perfect inspiration for her writing, but with only one income, reality could get in the way of their big expectations.

After three years of dating long distance, a couple marries and searches for a vacation home in Guardia Sanframondi, Italy. One wants a large house for visiting family while the other wants something small that's move-in ready.

A couple faces big changes when they decide to get married and follow a dream job offer to Geneva, Switzerland. While he's in between jobs, he wants to live close to town to stay connected, but she prefers the suburbs to escape the city noise.

An executive needing a break from rainy Switzerland wants to buy a weekend getaway in Barcelona, Spain, to liven up his life with sun and dating opportunities. Completely used to getting what he wants (in a nice way), he quickly realizes finding the perfect place is harder than finding the perfect guy. He meets Barcelona agent Katya Moshnikova to see if he can find a new place in Barcelona.

A Minnesota couple that's tired of the cold and armed with the proceeds of selling their business relocates to Brisbane, Australia. He wants to relive his college days in a traditional home, but she's hoping for something like their Minneapolis apartment.

After sharing a vacation together in Denia, Spain, best friends decide to buy a property in the quaint, coastal town. They agree on being close to the beach, but money constraints force them to compromise on size versus move-in readiness.

San Francisco newlyweds follow his promising tech career to Singapore with a puppy in tow. They need a place that's pet-friendly, and they are looking for a large enough space for both his gadget room and her art space. It's a tall order for a single income in one of the world's most expensive cities.

A couple relocates to his home country of Mexico where their kids can soak up the language and culture. She's on board, but her business and personal anxieties start to set in when they touch down in Playa del Carmen.

A Boston woman scores her dream job transfer to Paris, and her boyfriend settles for an unpaid sabbatical to join her. However, he's looking to reap the benefits of her new salary with a large, modern property.

Two world travelers put their roaming days behind them and settle down closer to their Texas family's time zone in Cartagena, Colombia. They have big ideas for life in their new location that may result in less space for the family.