House Hunters International

- Season 13

(2018)

A Nebraska couple moves to Barcelona to pursue a PhD. She's excited to find a home in the midst of the city's art, architecture and history, but he's perfectly happy living a student's life on a student's budget in the suburbs near his school.

Not quite ready to settle down, a recent college grad is headed to Spain for an English teaching opportunity in a sleepy southwestern town. Although her boyfriend isn't making the move with her, he feels the practical choice for her is a place closer to work. She wants to live in more urban Albacete about 45 minutes from the school where she'll be working. He's convinced her obsession with the city is getting in the way of more practical considerations, but she doesn't want to be isolated in a small village.

After 22 years in the States, Andrew and his husband, Jon, are moving to Edinburgh, Scotland, to be near Andrew's aging mother. When it comes to choosing a home, Jon can only see the romance of a historical building, but Andrew prefers the modern conveniences he loved in America.

With her current job coming to an end, a Bay Area woman considers a job opportunity in her high school best friend's native Norway. A new job and a chance to once again live in the same town as her friend is an enticing offer, but she is concerned about making it through her first real winter. With her dog and her reunited best friend in tow, she is ready to try and find a place to live in Oslo.

An Amsterdam family looks to share their life of global citizenship with their daughter by moving to Dublin, Ireland. They're hoping to find a home in the more expensive and exclusive Southside, but they'll have to be careful and keep a close eye on their budget if they want this Irish house hunt to be a success.

A former ballet dancer looks for a slower-paced lifestyle and wants a new start in Budapest, Hungary.

A couple decides to rediscover her Polish roots and find their life Zen again in Krakow. He is focused on interesting interior design, while she craves a balcony both for practicing yoga and having a mini-garden. With Krakow's centrally located properties usually coming without a balcony, it might be hard to find a property that will satisfy the needs of both of them.

A couple decides to explore the breathtaking landscapes and promising business opportunities in Malta.

A Polish-Irish couple craving historic European culture decides to look for a new home in Konstancin, Poland. They want a character-filled home for their two daughters with a suburban feel, plenty of green space and easy access to Warsaw's city center.

When Francisco fell in love with his Czech teacher, Lenka, he didn't expect to live in the Czech Republic for good. Now, the family is looking for a new home where they can bring up their little daughter. With a tight budget and completely different boxes to tick on their wishlists, Lenka and Frank have to meet halfway to buy a dream home.

A young Australian couple decides to rediscover their Polish roots and move to the seaside town of Sopot, Poland. With him having the opportunity to work with his father and her being ready to explore a new place, they are excited about the European move. Looking for the perfect apartment might turn out to be a challenge, though, since they'll soon be a family of three.

A young couple has decided to make a huge life change and move to Wroclaw, Poland. Swapping their big house in North Carolina for a small and cozy apartment in Poland, however, might turn out to be a challenge if they want to bring along their two beloved dogs. With their long wish list and a dream to live close to both work and a dog-friendly park, they'll have to decide what they are ready to compromise on.

Looking for new adventures and craving a European lifestyle, a young IT specialist leaves his family behind to start a new life in Wroclaw, Poland. With historic buildings in the center and modern, spacious apartments in the suburbs, Wroclaw has a lot to offer and he's counting on finding the perfect home. If he wants the best deal, however, he'll have to prioritize the items on his wish list. Having a friend by his side might also turn out to be helpful in making the final decision.

New York City newlyweds Stephanie and Andrew jumped at a job opportunity that's taking them, along with their dog, to Prague, Czech Republic. They are looking for a spacious apartment with a historic touch close to Andrew's work.

Stacy and Wes are trading their hectic life in Texas for European adventures and a slower pace in Budapest, Hungary. They plan to work from home, so they're looking for a place with office space and a balcony as well as a spacious kitchen. The couple must decide what features of a new apartment they're ready to compromise on so that they can soak up Hungarian culture and enjoy their new life abroad.

A Pennsylvania native jumps at the opportunity to live abroad with her boyfriend after he is presented with a job opportunity in Warsaw, Poland. But while she insists on having all the comforts of home, he is content living with the bare minimum. In the end, they must decide on splurging on a home or saving up for international exploration.

After years of solo travels, a couple is undertaking a grand adventure together by moving to a place they've never been: Warsaw, Poland. For him, it's the perfect place to begin a real estate investment business so he wants to save money to dedicate to his startup. But now that they're expecting their first child, she doesn't want to spare any expense for comfort.

After selling the family business, Montana residents Amy and Josh decide to take a sabbatical with their daughter to Valencia, Spain. Amy wants to soak up the culture and enjoy family time while living in the historical section of the city, but Josh wants to live in a sleek and modern flat with room for his collection of bicycles.

A woman that caught the travel bug during a semester abroad in Spain heads to Granada, Nicaragua, with her friend to look for her dream investment property.

After moving all around the United States for various military assignments, a man is moving his family abroad for the first time to a country his wife has never even heard of -- the Netherlands. She's hoping to find a five-bedroom house with a walk-in closet in downtown Eindhoven so she can relax in a big house after a long day of shopping. He's unsure of what financial surprises might come with a move overseas and he's also aware of his wife's spending habits so he wants a simple family home well within budget.

Texans Colt and Brooke have lived in a travel trailer for two years to save for a new life and business together on gorgeous St. Croix.

Annika and Mike have given up their five-bedroom home and steady jobs in order to set sail for Stockholm, Sweden, a family-friendly city where they want to raise their 3-year-old son. Family ties and attending grad school in Stockholm have made Annika accustomed to Scandinavian living, but the move is a dramatic change for Mike. He's in for a shock when it comes to the size of affordable apartments, and without jobs, the couple will have to stick to a tight budget.

Andrea and Harris have lived in a small town in Costa Rica for the last three years, exposing their kids to more of the world, but now they're ready to make one last international move. The couple wants their kids to be global citizens of the world, so they're moving their crew to Barcelona, Spain. Harris is hung up on the budget, but Andrea is more worried about how the kids will adjust and hopes they can find a spectacular city-center home that seals the deal for all of them.

A couple leaves everything their kids have ever known for a new adventure in Chile. They don't see eye-to-eye on a home style or the budget, as he wants a rustic cabin and is worried about spending too much, while she wants a home in town and will spend whatever it takes to make the family comfortable.

A couple that's bored of their day jobs in Amsterdam jumps at the chance to move when he gets the opportunity to play amateur rugby in Noosa, Australia. She wants a second bedroom to accommodate visitors, but he's worried about cost since neither has a job.

A couple is moving to Cuenca, Ecuador to experience a new culture as a family during their son's formative years. She wants a charming, old-style home in the heart of the city, but he prefers modern convenience with a mountain view.

A couple leaves the corporate world to open a chocolate shop in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He thinks they shouldn't blow the budget on an extravagant home, but she wants a place with plenty of room for her beloved dogs.

A couple wants to escape their busy accounting firm for the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He doesn't mind breaking the bank for a place that has everything he wants, but she knows they have to keep their business afloat to afford a second home.

Adventure-loving Nik couldn't pass up a job offer in Bangalore, India, and while Misty lived with him in Europe before, India will be a drastic difference. She's determined to find Western comforts in their new home, but Nik's concerned with living on a one-income budget.

A couple that enjoys living in Fargo most of the year is done dealing with North Dakota's brutally cold winters. They want to purchase a snowbird sanctuary in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, but finding a place with green space just steps from the sand might be out of reach.

A couple that's been living long-distance wants to purchase a home in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, where they can spend longer periods of time together. One wants something sensible and affordable that won't preoccupy him while he cares for his ailing mother, but the other sees the opportunity to realize a lifelong dream.

After building a boutique hotel in the jungle of Costa Rica, a couple is ready to switch from luxury treetop living to settling down in Lyon, France. He can't step away from the drawing board and visualizes customizing their perfect home, but she wants to make the transition smooth for their "baby Tarzan" son.

Andrew and Tracy are looking for a home in Pacentro, Italy, a small village where Tracy's family traces its roots, but they're concerned about unexpected details like tiny kitchens and living spaces too small for a large family.

Tired of long winters and work days, a Northern California man is ready to soak up the sun full time in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Knowing his frugality may cloud his decision, the buyer brings along his best friend to persuade him to open his wallet and put fun before finance.

When Jonathan suggested moving to Atalaia, Portugal, from Laos, Sarah didn't exactly jump at the chance to leave her friends and the warm weather. But as the move starts to become a reality, Sarah must determine how much she is willing to compromise for Jonathan and his "You Only Live Once" mentality.

A woman closes her gluten-free baking business in Washington, DC, to take a translating job in Frankfurt, Germany. With her younger brother in tow, it becomes clear they have very different tastes. While she wants a place with quirky character, he tries to pull her back to a more modern and spacious apartment.

A couple leaves the Big Apple to manage a new hotel in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Conflict arises when their modest budget and one's desire for a place by the beach competes with the other's wish to be closer to his family across town.

A military couple with two boys is offered the chance to live across the pond, so they pack their bags for the eighth time and move to Lincoln, England. They enlist the help of a property expert to ease the challenge of finding a home that strikes the balance between city and countryside living.

Marlene and Brendan are moving to his native Australia now that he's finished with his Ph.D. It's her first time living abroad and she's looking forward to Melbourne's world-renowned beaches, but he wants to brave the bushlands for a quiet life in the rustic Yarra Valley.

A woman is tired of watching her husband work his life away at a high-stress job in Silicon Valley, California, so they're heading to Amsterdam for a slower pace. They want to start their own business and need an apartment with plenty of room, but while she's not bothered by spending more for comfort, he wants to stick to a strict budget.

A couple jumps at the opportunity to reorganize their lives around time with the kids when he gets a job offer in Brussels, Belgium. He wants to live close to work so the commute doesn't eat into his home time, but she's worried that living too far from the action will leave her and the kids feeling isolated.

After working in Germany for almost two decades, a man moved back to the states to reconnect with an old college friend. Now married, they're ready to continue their relationship together back in Germany after accepting a dream job offer in Cologne. She wants a home close to town with plenty of room for her kids to visit, but he's open to more creative options.

Hardworking New Englanders are looking to rekindle their romance and passion for history in the medieval town of Sarlat, France. He likes being isolated in the country but she feels like it's her turn to experience something completely different. Their agent is along to help, but she knows someone will have to sacrifice their location needs to make this house hunt work.

A couple leaves Washougal, Washington, to pursue his Elvis impersonator career in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico. They have faith his career will bring in great income, so they sell all their belongings and search for a beautiful house with all the comforts of home. He's not so sure, however, and wants to stay under budget until they're certain they can afford more.

After working on a cruise ship for three years, Jacqueline wants to settle down in Melbourne, Australia, and brings her mom along for the house hunt. While her mom is nervous that she has no job or contacts in the city, Jacqueline wants to live alone and can't afford to compromise in a market where properties go quickly.

A couple moves their family to Salamanca, Spain, so their daughters can be fluent in Spanish. He wants to live in the city center to immerse the girls in the history and culture, but she thinks they won't transition well in a cramped apartment and prefers a spacious home like they had in North Carolina.

John and Aisha are living out their lifelong dream by moving from the cold winters of Baltimore, Maryland, to the warm beach sands of Coronado, Panama. Aisha wants a house with a backyard for gardening, and John wants a condo directly on the beach.

Renee, a world-renowned photographer who specializes in nude photography, and her wife, Wendy, are leaving Los Angeles to establish their business in Europe. They are looking for a place to both work and live in the Languedoc region of France.

College sweethearts Liam and Gillian are moving to Dublin, Ireland, to start a new life with their dog. Liam is excited to trace his grandfather's roots in Ireland, but their budget might be stretched thin by Gillian's extensive wish list.

An Arizona couple looks for a home in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where they first met. The stars have aligned for their return, but living space and an easy commute are a challenge in a city overwhelmed by new construction, noise and impossible traffic.

An Australian family gives up their modern lifestyle in Sydney to spend more time together in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. With limited disposable income and a simpler way of living, there are big sacrifices that need to be made in choosing a house.

A couple leaves small town Oregon for the beautiful beaches of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, to open a bed and breakfast. They battle it out to determine want versus need for their fledgling business.

A couple downsizes by selling their 40-acre farm in order to live a simpler life in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. While he wants to start over with a clean slate and a minimalist life, she isn't quite ready to leave everything behind.

A woman and her two dogs are trading in the San Diego city life for the rustic charm of Donegal, Ireland. After spending a few years selling off two businesses and her home to make the trip abroad, she hopes to find a home in the country where she can be surrounded by her biggest passion -- animals.

An adventurous couple from Cape Town, South Africa, is moving to Hanoi, Vietnam, where they will live together for the first time. They want to teach English to fund their travels, but with only her job to support them, he's on edge about finances.

Inspired by a friend he met on an Ecuadorian volunteer trip, a young California accountant decides to find a home in Quito, Ecuador. He hopes to break out of his corporate bubble but such a move may be difficult for the frenetic dreamer.

A couple with a mutual love for travel and exploration has returned to his parent's California home after eight months on the road. They quickly realize, however, they weren't quite ready to restart their corporate jobs and stop exploring the world together. Inspired by their world travels, they've decided to become their own bosses and start their own travel business in Valencia, Spain.

After getting the opportunity to transfer jobs from Seattle to London, a man with dreams of living overseas and his surprised wife are excited to start a new adventure together. He hopes to find a budget-friendly home with a short commute to his job in Piccadilly Circus. She's sacrificing a lot, however, so she wants the whole London experience in exchange, including a flat with English charm and plenty of room for visitors.

A couple of former actors are ready to leave the sunny West Coast to live their "third life" in beautiful Lisbon, Portugal. With his career as a teacher and one of the pioneers of acting for animators taking him across Europe, Lisbon would be the perfect jumping-off point for their new life. She's leaving behind her career for this adventure, though, so she wants to dive right into all the Lisbon charm their modest budget can afford.

A young academic couple has decided to leave New York City in search of a better life for their two-year-old daughter in Granada, Spain. While the cost of living is cheaper, making it work on a monthly stipend will be a challenge.

After reading about country life in Italy, a San Antonio woman decides to sell her possessions and move to the tiny town of Abbateggio. The decision to move might have been impulsive, but her best friend tags along to make sure picking a house is not.

A family takes advantage of a position with the military to move to Kaiserslautern, Germany. To ease the transition, mom seeks out a perfect home in the country with a yard for the kids, but dad would like to live near all that the city has to offer.

While visiting Madrid, Midwesterner Trey falls in love with a local, Mario. They get ready to kiss their long-distance relationship goodbye and move in together. Mario wants to live in a cozy downtown pad, but Trey focuses on the budget.

When Londoner Cressida decided that her job in finance wasn't fulfilling, she sold her apartment and booked a one-way ticket to Portugal to find her dream home in the countryside of the Coimbra District. Cressida wants her home be a holistic retreat.

Medellin, Colombia, has changed dramatically since Kelly moved away years ago to escape the city's crime and violence. Now Kelly and her husband, Jarrod, have sold their sports nutrition business in Florida and decided to spend their next chapter exploring Kelly's roots by moving to Medellin. She would like to live outside the city where it's quieter, but he wants to be close to cafes and downtown life. They both agree that stunning views of the city and surrounding landscape are a top priority.

An adventurous couple makes a spontaneous decision to leave Texas and transfer to Darwin, Australia. While she seeks an ocean view and he wishes to stay near their office, both could come at the cost of finding a pet-friendly place for their two dogs.

A New Mexico couple decides to move to the Netherlands for his job opportunity as an Air Force squadron commander. But while he wants a modern home close to the town center, she wants an old farmhouse in the country. A property expert tries to balance modern city vs. quiet countryside living to accommodate her clients.

An ambitious couple decides to leave their native California to move to Ghent, Belgium, for his job promotion. He wants a flat in the city center while she wants an eco-friendly house in the country with room for her cats. But with Belgium's three, six or nine-year lease stipulation, choosing the right apartment is more important than ever.

A couple is taking advantage of his German citizenship and moving the family to Berlin. He'll be broadcasting his Seattle radio show abroad and wants a home with a work studio close to activities Berlin has to offer. However, she prefers a house close to the kids' school, even it means being further away from the city center.

A couple is moving to Montepulciano, Italy and using their savings to start Fonte Martino bed and breakfast. While the B&B is a dream for both of them, one wants to buy a turn-key property to get the process going as soon as possible, while the other wants a home he can tailor to their tastes.

A recently widowed woman decides she wants a fresh start in beautiful Tulum, Mexico. She brings her sister-in-law along to help find the perfect place to call home in paradise.

A young woman leaves her life behind in Boston to search for enlightenment and new experiences in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She enlists her best friend to help her find the perfect place on a small budget.

Amsterdam Family Affair A Canadian couple has dreams of moving to Amsterdam after spending their honeymoon there. Now, a job opportunity has allowed them to live their dream. He wants to keep the suburban comforts he's used to but she and their daughter want the full European experience. Can they find the perfect compromise?

Texas newlyweds get the job opportunity of a lifetime in London. Now the young couple is headed abroad for the first time. She wants the best London has to offer with a posh Notting Hill flat but he's more budget conscious.

After visiting Norfolk Island, Australia, a couple hatches a plan to leave hectic Sydney behind and make it their permanent home. The island is pristine but small and they quickly discover that options with a museum-quality view may be limited.

A Frank Sinatra impersonator leaves Las Vegas after performing there for more than three decades. At his wife's request, he's moving their home base to Puerto Morelos, Mexico, where big band performances are still in demand. He'd like to find a home near Cancun Airport but she's all about living near the beach and wants to take full advantage of relaxation in between shows.

A California couple with big dreams decides to move to Italy while they're still young enough to enjoy it. He has always felt a deep connection to his Italian roots and the couple has dedicated every vacation to traveling across the great country.

After 17 years together, a sports reporter and economics teacher are moving from suburban New York to Surrey, England, with their two teenage girls. Looking to leave the city grind for the slower pace of the English countryside, the couple hopes to find a home with character and charm that will fit their new lifestyle -- and their budget.

A single mother with an empty nest wants to return to Grand Bahama Island after living there a few years ago, and she's reconnecting with a friend who will help her stick to her budget. She wants to start a graphic design business after finding a move-in ready home with outdoor space, but her headstrong friend is determined to make the budget the focus of this sale.

A couple is heading to Cambridge, England, so he can get his Ph.D. and they can experience the old English lifestyle. He never envisioned leaving the United States to continue his education, so he hopes to find a modern place to give him the comforts of Minnesota. However, in a city that's home to a school from the 1200s, that might be a tall order.

A family follows a job transfer to Antwerp, Belgium, but has different ideas on how to get the full experience. She wants a home with Belgian charm in the heart of the action, but he's looking for a suburban home that guarantees a short commute so he can spend more time with the family.

After a 13-hour layover in Amsterdam, a woman is pushing her husband out of his comfort zone and into their next adventure. She has a job nailed down and wants to look for a place in one of the most popular areas in the city. However, he's still looking for work and feels they can get more bang for their buck in an up-and-coming neighborhood.

A woman who fell in love with the storybook atmosphere of Edinburgh, Scotland, has received a job offer in her fairy-tale town. Her husband is reluctant to move but agrees to give it all up to follow her dream. She wants to find a home with water views she couldn't get in the States, but with moving abroad on one salary, he wants to find a home farther inland where rent is lower.

Matt and Aimee have fallen in love with Ecuadorian culture after sponsoring a child for many years, and they've decided it's the right time to make their move. They both have a fear of the ocean, but while Matt wants to face his head on and find a beachside property, Aimee wants to be farther inland in a traditional Ecuadorian home.

A New Jersey family sells all their possessions and moves to the beach paradise of Placencia, Belize. They want to find a home on the perfect investment property where they can raise their young son. Will they take the plunge and go way over budget or play it safe?

After 15 years as a lawyer, a New Orleans man is ready to make a drastic change. He's fallen in love with the beauty of China, and he's hoping to continue his philanthropic work as an expat in Beijing.

After vacationing in Australia with her parents, a couple feel inspired to move down under in hopes of finding a better work-life balance for them and their kids. He goes to Adelaide ahead of the family to start the house search.

Now that her children are grown, a newly single woman from Reno, Nevada, is ready for a fresh start and is leaving the 9-5 work grind behind. She's looking for her dream home in the beach town of Montezuma, Costa Rica, but with her limited budget, she may not get everything she wants.

A New Jersey couple living and teaching in the Dominican Republic decides to move to Guadalajara, Mexico, for a job offer at The American School Foundation of Guadalajara. They hope to start a new adventure with their two kids and enjoy the museums, culture and community.

A couple jumps at the opportunity to move to Amsterdam. As accountants in the cookie-cutter world of finance in Chicago, they think life in Amsterdam will give them a professional edge and a leg up in their careers.

A biologist is moving his entire family to the south of France for a fellowship opportunity. He wants to find a country house in biking distance of his job while his wife is more concerned with having modern amenities and living close to a town.

A couple is selling their Tennessee business for a chance to live a simpler life with their two children in Palmerston North, New Zealand. She's taking a new job opportunity that comes with a pay cut so she needs to be practical when looking for a home. He's the homemaker and still wants to make sure the family is comfortable in their new house, however, which forces the couple to choose between their heads or their hearts.

A Vermont mom moves her son to the Dominican Republic to learn about the other half of his family history. She soon discovers that what she envisioned for herself and what she can afford are two very different things.

Doctors leave the comforts of Romania behind for a job opportunity and a chance to raise their daughter bilingual in Limerick, Ireland. She wants a cozy home with easy access to amenities, but he prefers a house closer to his new job.

After years of long-distance dating, a couple struggles to find their first apartment together in Freiburg, Germany. She's targeting a walkable location in downtown Freiburg, but he's holding out for a middle ground between his school and her work.

A French-born teacher living in Utah is ready to return to France with his artist wife and young son. They both want a home with outdoor space in downtown Toulouse, but they find the house hunt comes with yet another surprise.

After working part-time between California and Australia, a veterinarian dermatologist gets ready to purchase a home in Perth. He looks for a place close to his job, but he wants to make sure his partner has water views to enjoy while he works.

A couple ditches the San Francisco rat race to hunt for their forever home by the beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Their very different ideas of what makes the perfect place and a booming real estate market stand in their way.

A woman is ready for a creative change in her family's life, so when her husband is offered a transfer to Lausanne, Switzerland, she and their daughters are eagerly on board. However, while he's looking for a modern, white box, she's adamant that a move to Switzerland must include an artistic and quirky space to call home.

A woman convinced her husband to accept a job transfer to Italy so she could fulfill her dream of living in Europe. She wants their two young kids to soak up the culture in a traditional Italian neighborhood. Her husband, however, believes that moving into a neighborhood filled with other expats will help ease the transition in their big move abroad.

After years of discussion, a man convinces his wife to move their family to his hometown of Vila Verde, Portugal. While they're thrilled that Portugal's affordability allows them to devote time to their two kids, they can't seem to agree on where to live. He wants to be within minutes of his parents' house so his children can experience the country lifestyle he grew up with, but she sees the move as an opportunity to discover a new culture and wants to be close to city attractions like museums and parks.

After marrying her husband in her hometown, a woman decides it's time to find their first home together in his homeland of Antwerp, Belgium. She wants an apartment with a big kitchen and bathtub, but he's concerned with keeping the price low since they want to live in the city center on one income.

A woman leaves New York for Melbourne, Australia, and quickly falls for a local. Still in their honeymoon phase, they decide to move in together and kick off their home search with no issues. Things quickly change as he looks for a traditional home with a practical price tag and her modern and expensive tastes cause concern.

Now that their son is getting older, a couple decides it's the perfect time to embrace his roots with a move to Solothurn, Switzerland. He wants to impress friends and family with a top-dollar apartment, but prices are high and they're down to one income due to her lack of Swiss-German language skills.

A man is given the opportunity to work closer to home, which means relocating his family to Adelaide, Australia. His wife's one condition is that they live a beach life, but living near the ocean means long commutes for him and shared rooms for two of their kids.

A woman that's always wanted to see Europe seizes the opportunity to move with her daughter to Madrid, Spain. Because she will only be working part time, she must choose between fulfilling the whims of her 12 year old by living a European fairy tale or being realistic and living within their means.

A couple want to use their third and final chance at relocating on a move to Dungloe, Ireland. She's set on buying a quaint cottage with stunning water views, but he wants the classic Irish pub life in a home that requires no renovations.

A couple decides to move to Rennes, France, when his job offers the opportunity to relocate. Living on one income, he wants an apartment with a convenient commute on the lower end of their budget, but she's looking for a place near the markets to make grocery shopping easier.

A couple with young daughters decides to follow their hearts to Cadiz, Spain, after learning their jobs are being moved to Texas. He hopes to find a place close to the beach where he can keep up with his daily surfing ritual, but she wants to live in the historical old town and fully immerse the family in European culture.

A member of the Air Force that's reaching the end of his military career finally landed an assignment on a base in the most desired location: Pordenone, Italy. His wife has family in Italy, so they're also using this as an opportunity to connect with her roots. She's giving up her job for the move and wants to be near a town so she's not isolated from others while he's working, but he wants to be near the base for a short commute.

A family that's flourished in London is following a job to Maisons-Laffitte, France, right outside of Paris. The couple has their work cut out for them to find a home on one income while keeping their teenage daughter happy.

A job opportunity has brought newlyweds to Switzerland, but the pair has different opinions on where in Zurich they want to reside. She wants a suburban space that feels like her native Washington state, but he feels that living in Zurich's city center will help them make new friends and adapt quicker.

Samantha immediately fell in love with Zagreb, Croatia while visiting her friend, Triston, and has decided to leave her teaching job behind and move there. She struggles with a long wish list and small budget.

A wife decides to move with her two kids closer to her husband, who's working in Afghanistan, to strengthen the family bond. They meet in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to begin the house hunt, but before they are able to agree on a home, they have to find a way to compromise on style. He wants a modern house with up-to-date amenities but she is interested in finding a traditional Thai home if she is going to move everyone across the globe.

While working at a resort as a lifeguard, Whitney falls in love with Saipan, one of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean near the Philippines, and decides to move there with her daughter.

Becca and Matt are leaving their demanding jobs in Chicago in order to spend more time with their toddler in Auckland, New Zealand. Matt is ready to blow the budget and settle on a big and spacious home for a memorable experience. Becca is the only one with a job, however, so while they wait for Matt to gain employment, it's up to Becca to make sure they stay within their means.

A couple that married in Amsterdam looks at a permanent move to the Netherlands. One feels he'll adjust more easily if they find an apartment with lots of guest and work space. However, the other is nervous about how long they can last on one income in a city that can get pricey very quickly.

A couple that's ready to relax in the warmth and sunshine ditches Ontario blizzards for the beach town of Huatulco, Mexico. While she's looking for a low-maintenance condo close to the town's culture and conveniences, he craves the privacy of a single-family home and doesn't mind going to the suburbs to find it.

A couple decides to leave Brooklyn winters behind for a new life on Ambergris Caye, Belize. They both want a view of the Caribbean with privacy, but one is picky about style and furniture while the other is concerned about driving the crowded streets in a golf cart.

After a two-week cruise through the Mediterranean, Gene and Shawn were inspired to take a big leap and move to Sitges, Spain. Accountant Shawn can work remotely, while Gene is leaving behind his chef position to start anew. With only one income, Shawn is keeping a keen eye on the budget, but freewheeling Gene is ready to spend whatever it takes to get a beach view.

A couple moves with their three children from California to Taipei, Taiwan, to get back to their ancestral roots. But with no current income, their budget may stifle their pricey downtown apartment dreams. To reach an agreement, these two must evaluate their priorities, compromise and determine what's really best for their family.

Newlyweds are moving to Valencia, Spain, just months after tying the knot so he can finish his master's in music. They're excited to experience the culture, but because neither of them have jobs, she's anxious about spending their savings on his dream Spanish home.

A couple that's dreamed of living abroad and exposing their children to a new culture gets the opportunity with a job offer in Amsterdam. She wants to find a place that helps the family feel at home in their new city and prefers a close proximity to parks and museums. They are down to one income, however, leaving him concerned about the budget and hoping for an easy commute.

After an eye-opening motorcycle trip to Thailand, a man decides to sell his home and business and push reset on his life with a move to Chiang Mai. A friend with a vast knowledge of the city is there to guide him and hopes to convince him not to blow his savings on a western-style home.

A teacher from Kirkland, Washington, wants to escape her mundane life with a move to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Adapting to Thai living isn't easy, so her friend and coworker joins the house hunt to remind her why she took the big leap in the first place.

A couple decides to pack up their brewery business and move to Bangalore, India, to open the first American craft brewery in the country. While he's looking for a place with traditional Indian charm, she hopes to find a home with modern amenities.

Living on a fellowship budget is not going to be easy for a family of five as they move from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Berlin, Germany. He's determined to find a place under budget while she wants to make sure their three sons have plenty of room and are close to their new school.

After planting the idea of moving abroad in his wife's head for years, a man's dream comes true when his job offers him a position in Amsterdam. Her company has an office there too, so they decide to leave family, friends and their apartment behind for a new life in the Netherlands.

After receiving an unexpected job offer, a Texas couple and their two girls move to Dubai, UAE. Living in a dry desert next to cool, Gulf waters will be an adjustment, so he's offering to let her take charge of the interior design if she's flexible on the house hunt.

Newlyweds from Helena, Montana, with an interest in Eastern culture land positions at a school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She wants to make sure they're comfortable and hopes to find an apartment near the action, but he knows living in the city means a longer commute to work and could be expensive.

A couple looks to leave the stress of his law enforcement career behind with a move to Medellin, Colombia. He wants to find a place high in the mountains where they can keep cool with the natural breeze, but she prefers to be close to stores and hopes to find a home in the valley.

Chelsey, Steve and their six children are eager to explore a new culture and grow together as a family by moving from Huntsville, Utah, to Peniche, Portugal. With Steve working from home, he's concerned about steady income and refuses to break their budget. Chelsey realizes that with eight people living under one roof, everyone needs a little elbow room to stay sane. Unfortunately there are no properties that offer both budget and space, so they're destined to clash.

Megsy and Tommo quit their jobs as cruise ship employees to settle down in Merida, Mexico. During their time on the high seas, they became lifestyle experts and now write a food and travel blog. They are ready to call Merida home, but are not accustomed to staying in one place for long.

After the pressures of keeping up with their busy careers in Colorado became too much to handle, a couple is ready to slow things down. They decide to buy their first home together in Playa Tambor, one of Costa Rica's hidden gems. She's looking for a secluded, natural setting where they can rest, but he's interested in unwinding with a home right on the golf course.

Newlyweds follow a job opportunity to Paris, France, so they can enjoy one last move before buying a house and having kids. He's a true romantic and has his heart set on finding a home with Parisian charm in the city center, no matter the cost. However, she's concerned about the budget and wants to save on a home so they have money left over to travel.

Paul and Hillary are moving to Bern, Switzerland, so that Paul can start a Ph.D. program. Hillary has a specific dream and lifestyle in mind, but Paul knows that they can't have it all.

Stella and Esther met on their first day of work at the same company in Barcelona and hit it off so well, they are now looking to move in together.

A couple sells their family home in Canada to buy their dream home in Utrecht, Netherlands. She wants to live in close proximity to her new place of work, he desires peace and quiet in the countryside and their daughter's only preference is getting a pet cat.

A couple leaves Riga, Latvia, to be closer to her corporate headquarters in Vienna, Austria. While he wants an eclectic apartment closer to city center, she would prefer a Scandinavian-style place away from the hustle and bustle.

Chris, Cindy and their three young children are moving from Michigan to Auckland, New Zealand. Chris sees a house by the beach in his version of their dream, but Cindy wants to be within walking distance of shops, parks and other activities.

Newlyweds that share a passion for travel and want to work internationally before starting a family leap at the chance to follow a job opportunity to Abbots Langley, England. This is their first time living abroad, as well as their first time living together, so their agent has his work cut out for him to find a home they both love.

An Italo-Australian entrepreneur traveled to Rome to start a culinary tour business, but unexpectedly fell in love. It's food she's been seeking, not romance, but after a fast and furious dating period, she decides to expedite her business plans. She's looking for an apartment in the center of the city, but also wants to be close to public transportation.

Two years after tragically losing her husband, a mother decides to make a drastic change and move to Sitges, Spain, with her two boys. She's on a mission to find a light, bright and airy place with creature comforts that will usher in a new chapter of healing and happiness.

A couple that was bitten by the travel bug in college is ready to take the next step in their relationship with a move to Madrid, Spain. He wants more space with a place in the suburbs, but she's never lived in a big city and wants a prime location in the heart of town.

A couple with two kids follows a job transfer to England to fulfill their dream of living abroad. While she prefers a house with quintessential English charm, he's taking a pay cut and wants to keep a close eye on the budget.

After spending his entire life in his native England, Paul is ready to embrace Australia's sun and fun in a house with a pool. But a pool may be up for debate, as his American wife Kim is equally determined to put their two toddlers' safety first and foremost.

A woman that's dreamed of living in Paris from an early age seizes the opportunity to further her education in France. Her husband is going to be a stay-at-home dad with their newborn son, so he's not swooning over the lack of space that comes with living the Parisian lifestyle.

An Australian field hockey coach has the opportunity to train the Japanese women's team for the Olympics, so he and his family are moving to Nagoya without any research beforehand. Totally unfamiliar with the culture, they realize basic appliances will require extra cash, and on top of that, she wants an extra room for visitors that just isn't in the budget.

A freelance travel photographer that spent years saving her money is convinced now is the time to move to the city that stole her heart -- Paris. She brings a friend along to help search for a spacious apartment that can double as a photography studio, but they quickly realize finding such a place is nearly impossible.

Friends Caitlin and Hanna are following teaching jobs to Gothenburg, Sweden. Hanna and her long-distance boyfriend are using the opportunity to live under one roof, throwing Caitlin for a loop. While Hanna wants to be in the hustle and bustle of downtown, Caitlin is more cautious with finances and prefers having more space over a hip location.

After traveling to Sitges, Spain, for almost a decade, Kim and Gil take the leap and decide to make the move for good. Gil is apprehensive about not having a source of income, but Kim is finally making his lifelong dream of living abroad a reality and doesn't want to make any compromises when it comes to their new lifestyle.

A job opportunity brought world traveler Gitanjali from Reno, Nevada, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she'll be living alone for the very first time. Her local friend Macarena is there to show her the ropes and keep her in check with her never-ending, nitpicky wish list.

A couple plans an adventure together in Buenos Aries. Living together for the first time, neither one has a job waiting in Argentina's capital, so they must live off their savings until they can find employment.

After years of working in the entertainment industry, a Los Angeles woman and her husband decide to chase her lifelong dream of obtaining a master's degree at The London School of Economics. But the transition proves difficult when they cross the pond and transform from two professionals into one full-time student and zero combined income.

After a five-week stay in Bressanone, Italy, an executive coach was inspired to pack up her home in Santa Barbara, California, and start a new life abroad. She wants a home with historic charm in the quiet Italian countryside, but her outspoken daughter is determined to find a modern house near the city so she can make friends and be a part of the community.

A Canadian couple living in Qatar is moving to Manchester, England, where she has been accepted into the University's PhD program. After years in the desert, she dreams of a balcony overlooking the old industrial city, but he prefers something with character, even if that means a basement apartment.

After dating for two weeks, a couple decides to follow her dream of living in the United Kingdom. Knowing her father was born in Manchester, she wants to return to her roots and he is ready to throw away his teaching job to follow his love to Edinburgh.

Professors Gary and Becky fell in love with Vietnam while on a Semester at Sea program, so much so that they're leaving Florida to make a permanent move to Ho Chi Minh City. Becky is ready take on a minimalist lifestyle, but Gary, on the other hand, wants big and fancy.

A couple is heading to Wellington, New Zealand, for his new job, but after having twin girls, she's anxious about leaving their support network of family and friends back in Canada. So while he wants to experience life close to his job in the hip city, she wants a home in a family-friendly neighborhood where they can raise their girls.

A couple decides to move to Italy so he can go back to school and pursue a whole new career. He's zeroed in on the full city experience for the family's four small children in historical downtown Bologna, but she's thinking of the big picture and thinks their home life should be a little more like what they had in St. Louis.

Newlyweds Gina and Stephen move to Madrid for the cultural experience and the opportunity to explore Europe. Travel junkie Gina wants to live in the center of the city, but Stephen thinks it's more practical to find a place that's under budget.

A self-proclaimed introvert decided to step out his comfort zone and take a job opportunity in Melbourne, much to the surprise of his free-spirited wife. Having lived all over the world, she welcomes the change, but he is feeling cold feet now that he's in Australia looking for a home.

A couple is risking everything for the opportunity to own and operate a bar in Granada, Nicaragua. But while they're on the same page about building their business, finding a home has them in totally different books. He pictures a quiet, idyllic life in the country, whereas she wants to live near their bar in the city center so she can have Granada at her fingertips.

A Canadian family wants to escape the cold and enjoy the warm weather and activities in Cerritos Beach, Mexico, an up-and-coming town still under construction. Moving to a town that is hardly on the map yet holds some challenges, but the beach and the deals have made it their target destination.

Canadians Mac and Giulia are embarking upon a new city, new jobs, a new relationship and a new home. They're excited to find a loft in East London, but the search turns tricky when they realize that they want totally different styles for their first place together.

A Brooklyn couple with a newborn daughter decide to move to Singapore for his job opportunity. While she wants all the amenities and a great neighborhood like they have in Brooklyn, he is more concerned about the expense.

When Tiffany landed a teaching position in Umea, Sweden, it wasn't just her husband, Dave, and the kids who were packing their bags. Tiffany's twin sister, Vanessa, is also on board for the move, and while the sisters may be inseparable, their wish lists aren't as in sync. To settle her entire family abroad, Tiffany will have to juggle the needs of the whole gang and hopefully land them in a home they can all agree on.

Looking to trade skyscrapers for a soft jungle breeze, a pair of world-travelling teachers moves their family from busy Shanghai to calming San Jose, Costa Rica. Led by best intentions, Pat and Jen struggle to balance a pay cut with the needs of their two young daughters, but they realize that their biggest obstacle may be their differing ideas of what's best for their family.

A couple puts her law career on hold to support his military promotion in Hainaut, Belgium. Between their dog, his motorcycle and her desire to start a family, however, the young couple will have to agree on their priorities before they can move into any home.

A California couple decides to leave their large home in Silicon Valley for an even bigger home with ocean views in sunny Cabo San Lucas. But their expectations and their price point don't line up, and they'll need to fork over a lot more than they've planned if they want to make their Mexican dream a reality.

David grew up visiting Puerto Penasco, Mexico, and now he wants to share the quaint fishing village he remembers with his wife, Amanda, and their kids. But the quiet town he once knew has flourished and changed, and while Amanda loves being in the thick of it, David is determined to find a secluded slice of paradise that reminds him of the old days. They can't have it both ways, though, so David will have to decide if he's stuck in the past or willing to start a new family tradition in a changed Puerto Penasco.

Jordan is getting the chance of a lifetime to study playwriting at a graduate school in London, and he's bringing his dog as well as his drag alter ego, Wanda Cookie, along for the adventure. Jordan is set on living solo, but his friend thinks he'll need something bigger than just a small studio apartment.

Speech therapist Joanne is moving from Los Angeles to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to work, and she has a friend with a keen eye and local experience helping her look for an apartment. Joanne wants a Western-style apartment with modern appliances and enough space for a roommate to share expenses. Being new to the city, she would also like to live in a lively neighborhood with enough space to entertain new friends.

Kim, a beauty industry leader from New York City, and Hein, a Dutch tulip farmer, are taking their long-distance relationship to the next level by moving to Amsterdam together. She wants a place with modern amenities while he wants a short commute.

After years of living in Darwin, Australia, Charlie insists his partner, Ryan, accept a job transfer to chilly Hobart, Tasmania. Charlie wants a large, modern kitchen with a great view, while Ryan just wants a place located downtown.

When David found out he couldn't bring Jessie to Stockholm unless they were married, he bought her a ring and hoped for the best. Now they're off to Sweden as newlyweds, with just one income and the challenges of living together for the first time.

An unexpected job offer in Landshut, Germany, allows newlyweds to achieve their dream of moving to Europe. He's excited about the new opportunity but she loves her job and friends in North Carolina and is determined to prioritize a city location for herself over his commute. He's not giving in too easily but will his power of persuasion be enough?

Cristina is leaving Boston to complete her degree in international law, and her mom is tagging along to help her find a place and settle into a new life in Paris. Cristina's priorities revolve around how best to do her work, but her mom is encouraging her daughter to let her hair down a little in a role reversal that's almost as dramatic as the City of Lights itself.

Chris and Gennieve are teachers and travel junkies always looking for the next adventure. Gennieve fell in love with Italy in college, and they've both been offered positions there, so they're looking to make Vicenza a forever home. But they're struggling with the pressure of committing to one home forever, and with vastly different priorities, there's work ahead before they can settle down into la vita bella.

A family of four moves to Bolivia to follow a job opportunity, but the high altitude city of La Paz is a big change from what they are used to, leaving them divided on where to look for a home. Mother and daughter want to be in nature and have an authentic Bolivian experience, but father and son want to be downtown in the action.

Professional opera singers Nick and Jen have finally found a city they can both work in and raise their family. Karlsruhe, Germany, has an opera company for Nick and a central location for Jen, who regularly commutes around Europe as a guest singer.

A Philadelphia professional yearns to shake up her life with a new job opportunity in London, but her hesitant boyfriend has never lived outside of America's East Coast and is anxious about moving into the unknown. He remedies the stress by making a living criteria checklist, but at the end of the day the columns will have to add up for both of them if they're going to sign on the dotted line together.

A fun-loving couple searches for a warmer climate and a healthier lifestyle in Tulum, Mexico. She wants to make sure the home they choose will win over their adult children but he's only interested in a party for two.

Debbie has been a fixture in the New York City art world for years, but with her kids grown and her job winding down, she's ready to reinvent herself in Lisbon. She is seeking a fresh start and a quieter life in Portugal.

Mike and Wendy are moving their family of eight to one of Italy's gastronomy hubs, Parma. Mike and Wendy want their six daughters to embrace Italian culture, but they have drastically different ideas of how to do that on a limited budget.

Casey and Casie decide to move from Granada, Spain, to Da Nang, Vietnam, for its unique combination of culture, beauty and affordable living. Casey has his heart set on beach life, while Casie finds inspiration in the bustling city center.

With the winds of a restless spirit at her back, Paige convinced her French-born partner, Pierre, to sell his bar in Seville, Spain, buy motorbikes and explore the Vietnamese countryside. When their funds got low, Paige took a teaching job in Hoi An, and now the couple is settling there. But Paige and Pierre want different things in a home, so it may be a bumpy ride as Paige tries to win Pierre over one more time.

A Seattle couple decides to break free from the corporate grind and follow a job opportunity in Costa Rica. But while she has always dreamed of making a home in Central America, he is a lifelong Seattle native who has never lived abroad, so finding a home for this family of four will be nothing short of a labor of love.

Real Estate Broker Jason Waller of the Playa Real Estate Group will guide them through all the available properties to help them achieve their dream of owning in Paradise.

A pair of established San Diego professionals is ready for a change and hopes to find it in Dordogne, France. They embark on the biggest move of their lives but there's a hitch -- while one desires village life complete with tiny streets, markets of fresh food and the occasional animal, the other has something completely different in mind. Dordogne may look like a storybook setting but before any dreams can come true, these two high-achievers will have to agree on whose dream they're actually chasing.

Jen and Rick stamp their passports and escape cold Pennsylvania winters by heading south to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. They are up against more than they bargained for trying to find their first home together in a foreign land.

Laney and Brian search for a family home in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Brian loves the idea of their kids being able to live in the raw, natural environment, but Laney is more concerned with finding a safe, comfortable home for the family.

Robert has always wanted to explore his deep Italian roots. The quaint town of Gradisca d'Isonzo is easy to love, but Robert's wife, Laura, is afraid she'll feel like an outsider in the completely new world. Her husband has spent years building up expectations for his return, but as the couple looks for a home, they soon find that Robert's singular focus on recreating the past leaves Laura feeling like the odd woman out.

A couple of successful New York City entrepreneurs are feeling the draw to return to Saint Martin in the French West Indies. In order to make this move work, however, their new place has to double as a both a dream home and a working bed and breakfast. With a new business to manage, he thinks thrifty is the best approach but his optimistic wife has other ideas.

Former fighter pilot Cab and Lisa started visiting Mexico's Baja Peninsula five years ago, attracted by the beaches, breathtaking wine country views and easy drive just an hour from San Diego. Now they're on the move, but a deeper dive into the region's real estate quickly reveals that the couple has differing ideas about the perfect home.

As international teachers, Ashley and her husband, Travis, live the kind of globetrotting life that many people only dream about. They are headed to Zanzibar, Tanzania, and this time they get to pick their home.

Peter and Kimberley are looking for inspiration beyond their life in West Palm Beach, Florida. Kimberley has family roots in Ireland, so they're moving to Kinsale, where Peter plans to write a novel. Between the rolling hills, the quaint town center and the ancient pubs, the couple has to choose which muse to follow as they look for a home and lay down roots.

Newlyweds Jacques and Lounelle are high school sweethearts who have lived in Cape Town, South Africa, all their lives. When Jacques got a job transfer to Brisbane, Australia, the opportunity was too good to pass up. The couple may have known each other for nearly a lifetime, but they quickly discover that there's still a lot to learn when it comes to living together far outside of their comfort zone.

Chef Bill and his wife Paige are moving to Costa Rica to pursue Bill's latest obsession: living around sloths. They've decided to go all-in and purchase a home instead of renting one, and Bill has big ideas and even bigger expectations.

While travelling the world as a flight attendant, Kelly fell in love with the culture, architecture and wine of Bordeaux, France. His attorney husband, Steve, has finally agreed to try living abroad and let France plead its case. Leaving the stability of work life in Florida means tighter purse strings as they look for a French home, and the pair will have to agree on more than just location, but the wine and charm of village life are compelling evidence that happiness can abound in bourgeoisie Bordeaux.

Three cousins look for a home to share in Guadalajara, Mexico. Years after their parents emigrated to Los Angeles, cousins Alex, Marcelo and Gerardo honor their roots by opening a restaurant in their parents' home town.

Seattle couple Keith and Tarah have saved and sold everything in order to leave their jobs and head south of the border to Riviera Maya, Mexico, which offers a Caribbean lifestyle on a budget. Making those pesos last, however, may require giving up more than they'd planned for.

A couple follows a job opportunity to Belgium at a time in their lives that they lovingly call their nerdy thirties. They're excited about exploring their new surroundings, however finding a space that can accommodate their senior dog is their utmost priority.

A Utah couple with a young baby decides to make the move to New Zealand after finding a career-boosting job in Timaru that promises a practical, family-focused lifestyle. Switching gears wasn't a hard decision at first, but with his taste for the finer things, sticking to the sensible path might be trickier than she had planned.

South Carolina teacher Krissie accepted a job in Hanoi, Vietnam, and met Wilfred, a teacher from South Africa. The couple is looking for an apartment to share, but like all romances, this one has its twists and turns. Krissie dreams of an urban life full of delicious and inexpensive Vietnamese street food, but Wilfred's vision includes cooking in a modern kitchen and relaxing among the rice fields in the suburbs.

Elizabeth and her husband, Scott, see her family's Portuguese roots as an opportunity to expose their daughters to global culture and diversity by moving to Lisbon.

For the past five years, Dave and Debbie have been exploring South America by RV in search of the perfect place to live. The fishing village of San Jacinto, Ecuador, seems to have it all, including a beach, mountains and proximity to the rainforest.

A neurophysicist from Michigan, Nicolette has landed her dream job at Leiden University in the Netherlands. She wants an apartment in Leiden's city center, but rentals in this university town are in high demand and appeal more to students. Nicolette's colleague recommends that she look outside of Leiden for a more adult apartment, but Nicolette will have to decide if she's willing to sacrifice her social life for an upgraded apartment away from the action in Leiden.

Miguel wants to take his tennis career to the next level by moving to Australia's tennis capital, Melbourne. His thrill-seeking best friends, Vivianna and Kelly, are joining him on what they hope will be the adventure of a lifetime. Their companionship comes at a price, however, and they are intent on living in a beachfront home. But the beach is nowhere near Miguel's tennis facility, and he's serving up a million reasons why they should abandon the beach to live by the courts.

Growing restless with their day-to-day life in Boston, Liz and Tyler have decided to head to Spain for a new adventure. Liz wants to grow her career as a freelance travel writer and needs an inspiring living space with room to work. Tyler, on the other hand, has a stable office job and wants to minimize his daily commute. The young couple wants to immerse themselves in the vibrant -- and pricey -- city center of Madrid, but responsibility and a budget means they'll have to make some sacrifices.

A couple that moved their young family to Lyon, France, 15 years ago decides to return to the country they love now that lifestyle and finances allow it. However, everything is different from the Lyon they remember, and finding a home they'll fit in permanently may be harder than they thought.

A Maryland mother decides to shake up her existence with a move overseas and hit pay dirt with a clinical social worker position in Okinawa, Japan. She's resolute on finding a penthouse apartment with an ocean view, but her sensible daughter is determined to keep those wild ideas in check.

A creative professional is moving her family to Ho Chi Minh City for a new job. Her husband wants to be near the action with a traditional Vietnamese house, but she prefers a more modern sanctuary far from the bustling city center.

When a young professional secured a job teaching English in Cambodia, the first thing she did was invite her newly graduated baby sister to join. But now that they are both adults and haven't lived together in over eight years, it's going to be a true test of the family ties that bind.

An unexpected job offer in Melbourne, Australia, has the potential to open doors for an Arkansas couple, but they disagree over whether to immerse themselves in the bustling metropolis or use the buffer of the suburbs as a bridge to living abroad.

Nicole and Tim met in a high school German class in Michigan and fell in love with each other and with Germany during an exchange program near Munich. After a marriage proposal and a job offer in Munich for Nicole, the lovebirds are returning to where it all began. But as they look for a home, they discover that, for better or worse, everything in Munich is different except their love of the city and each other.

A newly engaged couple looks for their next adventure on his home turf in Australia. But while he's focused on living on the shore, she is more intrigued with his stories of growing up in the bush. Fate may have brought them together, but compromise will keep them together as they begin life anew on the Cooloola Coast.

A recently laid off Arizona woman decides the time is right for a new adventure teaching English abroad. A job in Shenzhen, China, fits the bill, but she struggles to come to terms with how small apartments are in her price range.

A woman transfers her military job to Hainaut, Belgium, and a local friend lends a hand with the home hunt. While she's torn between living close to base or near the city center, her friend has his own ulterior motives for keeping her nearby.

Aspiring chef Flora has always been interested in learning about Northern Thai cuisine, and the culinary school graduate is ready to fully immerse herself in the country's rich flavors with a move to her husband Note's hometown of Chiang Mai. But in Thailand, the modern kitchen that Flora is used to is almost nonexistent, and with Note setting a hard line on price, cooking in Chiang Mai may be a tough order to fill.

A newly engaged couple that has never left Philadelphia or lived under the same roof together decides to take the leap and move to Sydney to pursue a job opportunity. But these two are challenged to figure out their new country, new home and new set of relationship rules with nothing familiar around to hold them back or prop them up.

After eight years in Canada, a couple decides to move with their two young children to his native Freising, Germany. He hopes to relive his childhood experiences there with his children, however she has her mind set on the Bavarian countryside. While the move is intended to bring this young family closer together, they must reconcile visions that are worlds apart.

Competitive swim coaches Mark and Sarah were ready to jump the pond when she was offered a position in Limerick, Ireland. Rents in Limerick are high and living on one income will be an adjustment. He wants to be comfortable, but finding his "Little Irish Castle" for $1,400 a month will be like hunting for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Erin and Sean have always lived in California with their two daughters and two dogs. When Sean was offered a position in Bristol, England, he shocked his wife by taking it. Erin had no plans to leave her teaching job of 18 years or the beautiful California weather. Finally convinced it would be a great opportunity for the kids, Erin is a newbie stay-at-home mom who makes it her business to find a home that suits her just right.

Bored with life in Vancouver, millennials Nick and Raychel are moving to Cambodia sight unseen for the adventure of a lifetime. Skater Nick's laid-back personality suits the relaxed and simple living offered in Phnom Penh, but Raychel realizes that she may be in over her head. Her quest for western amenities is harshing Nick's chill vibes, but he hopes she can come around to his way of thinking.

A globetrotting couple follows a job opportunity to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, to prove having a baby doesn't mean settling down. However, the only thing they agree on is that the city's lush greenery offers a better environment for raising their son.

After vacationing in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, an overworked couple fell in love with the climate, beach and laidback lifestyle. They both want to get away from long commutes and spend more time together, but he wants a rustic and remote hideaway while she wants something modern and centrally located.

A military family is moving to Kaiserslautern, Germany, and need a large home. They know European houses are usually smaller, but she is determined to find an old house with quintessential German charm. He's dreadfully afraid of ghosts, though, and convinced that old German houses will have old German secrets.

Elena and Bill created their own advertising and design firm in Dallas, Texas. After 14 years of owning and running a stressful business they're finally ready to hand daily operations over to their son and work remotely in Morocco. Elena wants to live in the bustling medina quarter, but Bill wants a rooftop terrace with an ocean view.

A woman hit the reset button after a difficult divorce with a trip to Bocas del Toro, Panama, and now she's back with a big dream and a tiny budget to find a new place to call home.

Experiencing West Africa as a kid left a huge impression on a woman's life, and now she has an opportunity to return to Senegal for work. The timing doesn't work for her husband, so their young son is tagging along to help find a place the whole family can eventually enjoy.

Two Denver parents jump at the opportunity to take a job offer in Luxembourg so they can expose their son to a wide world of art and culture. Dad is excited to live in Luxembourg's striking countryside, but with no work visa Mom's on a mission to push him closer to central Luxembourg. At the end of the day they'll have to agree on the option that's best for their son.

A couple of opposites who have been together for 27 years decide to move from comfy California to Medellin, Colombia, but their different agendas may finally cause a snag.

A father with a hectic professional life convinced his family to take an extended vacation to the calm and peaceful haven of Lake Como, Italy, to help relieve his work stress. But the lure of a satellite office in nearby Milan is skewing his priorities, and it will be a full-time job for his wife and kids to remind him why they came here in the first place.

Michael has spent much of his marriage to Lois deployed as a member of the U.S. Navy. Now he's being transferred to Catania, Italy, on a three-year assignment, and although they're excited to be together with their daughters, the couple is discovering that their wish lists couldn't be further apart. Lois wants Italian charm, but Michael is pushing for practicality with a view.

After a lifetime in small-town America, Cort took a big step by applying for a new position abroad. Now he and his family are headed to Luxembourg for a bold adventure. The tiny country that borders Germany and France has everything to offer, but the higher cost of living may literally drive Cort and his family out of the country to find a place to live.

A man is ready to move his family from Canada to his native Fiji to spend more time together as a family. While they're highly motivated to make the move, however, there are many risks and limitations. Living off a single income, the family hopes to live simply like the happy-go-lucky locals but all bets are off once they get a taste of affordable Fijian luxury.

After a golfer from Denmark fell in love with a Texas college student, the pair began a long-distance relationship that eventually turned into marriage. Now married and with a baby on the way, the couple is ready to settle in his hometown of Aalborg, Denmark, where they can start a family, focus on his golf career and see what other surprises are in store.

South African natives are taking their young family to Sydney, Australia, to get a warmer climate and more time together. Since she's sacrificing everything she's ever known to make this move, she's hoping to live the life of a housewife by the sea.

After the birth of their child, a Toronto animator and his wife decided it was time for more stability than his freelance paycheck provided. He landed a full-time gig in Stockholm, Sweden, but she's the one drawing all the lines while they hunt for a new home.

After landing in the city following a job opportunity, a couple is staying in Chipiona, Spain, for the family values. They've decided to start a family but are split when it comes to whether they should rent or buy. He's attracted to the long-term value and the ability to customize a purchased home but she's stuck on the practicality that comes with renting so she can stay stress-free while carrying their child.