Seasons & episodes

A military transfer moves the Buckleys from their San Diego home to Sicily, Italy. And while wife Jamie is excited to fit in with the locals and get an authentic Italian experience living off base, she is having a hard time handling the slow Sicilian pace and the lack of American conveniences. Will she find the house of her dreams before the military deadline? Or will she be forced to settle on something less than on par with her standards from the states? Find out when House Hunters International takes a bite out of Sicily, Italy.

As a twenty-something, native New Yorker Lauren found herself at home in Amsterdam's laid back lifestyle. After ten years of building her hectic career in the big apple, she's trading the stressful city life for the relaxed cafe culture she fell in love with. But in this small city's already limited market, Lauren's biggest challenge is overcoming her high expectations from the past, while she navigates her future, as House Hunters International cruises the canals of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Young nurse Fiona Herring spent many happy summers vacationing with her family in Australia, her father's homeland. Now a job offer is giving her the chance to move and make a home with her boyfriend Patrick Milano. But the Sydney rental market is fierce, and they have only a few days to find a place to call home before Fiona's job begins. Will the challenge be too great for this young couple? Watch what happens as House Hunters International goes to Sydney, Australia.

Abby Gordon memorized maps of Paris before ever setting foot in France. So when a job transfer to the city of her dreams came up, she took the chance. Now, after five years of renting, Abby is ready to take her relationship with the city of light to the next level. She wants to buy an apartment that reflects her personal style. But in one of the priciest housing markets in the world, property consultant Adrian Leeds knows Abby will have to adjust her ideas of perfection. See what happens when House Hunters International settles down in Paris, France.

Rosie's interest in diving landed her a job as an instructor in Australia. Sorry to leave her native England, but excited to start a new life in the tropics, Rosie is heading half way across the globe to the coastal town of Port Douglas. But, she'll soon find out the town's popularity means affordable homes in prime locations are hard to come by. When she dives into the property market, will she sink or swim? Find out when House Hunters International takes the plunge in Port Douglas, Australia.

David and Andrea fell in love years ago when he brought her to Puerto Vallarta on vacation. Now, with a hot property market in Mexico, businessman David wants to purchase a retirement home that he can rent out until his golden years. But while wife Andrea is looking for surf and sand views from a veranda, David's worried about profit margins and potential renters. Find out if these English expats can find a condo that satisfies them and future renters, when House Hunters International goes down Mexico way in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Bob and his wife Monique have grown weary of cold winters in Frederick, Maryland and have set their sights south to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, one of their favorite vacation spots. They're not only considering buying a second home there, but they'd also like to expand their home restoration business to an international level. Finding the perfect second home won't be a walk on the beach as husband and wife have conflicting priorities. Bob, who manages the projects they take on, is more of a beach bum and wants to live near the ocean, while Monique, who heads up the planning and organization of projects and also runs a bed and breakfast out of their home on the side, is more interested in living near Playa del Carmen's many shops, restaurants and cafes. Further complicating matters is Bob and Monique's strict budget which will make getting everything on their wish lists a challenge.

Tech whiz kids Justin and Dustin are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Brisbane and have decided to pack up and take on the Australian bush town of Kin Kin. They want to start their own company and become their own bosses. But with conflicting priorities and style preferences, Justin and Dustin will have to compromise. Find out if these two can agree on a bachelor pad when House Hunters International makes the trek to Kin Kin, Australia.

Darryl and Amanda have a gypsy spirit which has moved them across North America, Central America, and the West Indies. Now they're relocating their three kids and two dogs from Austin, Texas to the Isle of Spice-Grenada, to open a bicycle cafe. In choosing a home, they're driven by a feeling or vibe, but with the financial uncertainty of a new business, their budget doesn't quite measure up to their wish list as everything is listed above their budget.

Joe Cavanaugh has been racking up plenty of business class miles traveling between his company's offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Blackburn, England. When an opportunity to take a manager's position opened up in the U.K., for Joe, it was an easy decision because it is not only a major career boost, but also a chance to fulfill his lifelong dream of experiencing the world outside of Georgia. His wife, Mandy, however is not as enthused about the change. She's content with the modern conveniences and routine that her and their two young boys have in Cumming. Mandy is willing to support her husband's wishes but she is making it a goal to try and find the comforts of home in rural England. Unfortunately for Mandy, Joe wants a short commute to his office in the city center and trying to find a modern, spacious slice of America there, on their two thousand dollar a month budget is going to be challenging for real estate agent Haesel Abbott.

Sera Steves has been a zoologist at the San Antonio Zoo for five years and has a passion for exotic creatures. After doing some research she jumped at the opportunity of a whole new life as a wildlife ranger at the Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville, Australia. Though she might know these animals better than anyone, she hardly knows her new roommate and colleague, Christina. It's up to these two wildlife enthusiast to find the perfect home for themselves and the animals they love when House Hunters International goes down under in Townsville, Australia.

Mikal enjoys a rewarding career as a helicopter pilot in Texas. The problem is, he and his wife Amy live in Florida, and for work, Mikal regularly spends two weeks of every month away from home. The grueling commute wasn't a problem when their daughter Isabella was an infant, but now she's five, and having a part time dad is taking its toll. Knowing that things have to change, the family decides to move to Mikal's native Norway, where the commute to his new job will be reasonable, and family roots will fill the gaps in between. But with extremely limited housing options in the tiny town of Aurland, and Mikal's job still two hours away in the city of Bergen, the family will have to decide if the roots they're recasting are better set in a tiny town, or the big city.

After attending university, Chi landed a job in Cambridge, Massachusetts that most grads would envy. At twenty-three years old, she had a lucrative job in the corporate world, managing accounts for high profile businesses. But, despite her achievements, Chi felt unfulfilled. Born in Nigeria and raised in the U.S., Chi had always been drawn to Africa and dreamed of living and working on the continent. Taking a leap of faith, she quit her job and accepted a position at a teaching academy in Johannesburg, South Africa. When Chi first arrived, she was given the opportunity to live on the school's campus. A few months have passed, and now Chi's ready to move out on her own. But, she can't leave the dormitory until she finds a furnished apartment that's close to her work. And, with young professionals arriving in Johannesburg every day, affordable rentals are hard to come by. She hopes that she isn't destined to dorm life forever.

David and Courtney are globetrotting junkies who have already lived in Texas, Spain, and St. Thomas. Now they have their sights set on the beautiful, remote island of Mauritius off the coast of Africa, but it won't be smooth sailing. With Courtney taking a sabbatical, they've got just one income to fall back on in this expensive rental market. And coming from the tiny island of St. Thomas, the larger island of Mauritius presents some challenges they weren't prepared for. Along with their son Pace, see if this family can fit in when House Hunters International island hops to Mauritius.

Wanting to escape the cold climate of her home town, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Mandy seized an opportunity of a lifetime. She landed a job as the event coordinator for the 2012 solar eclipse viewing in Rocky Point, Australia. Recognizing a great opportunity for their daughter, and a solid real estate investment, Mandy's parents decided to use their savings to purchase a home on the island while Mandy made a go of her new life down under. After traveling miles to the coastal town, Mandy quickly learned the town's popularity means affordable beach-side homes are hard to come by. Will she find a house before the moon turns to day? Find out when House Hunters International goes star gazing in Rocky Point, Australia.

Angie and Scott are busy engineers tired of the daily grind of living in a U.S. city. After the birth of their daughter, Elsa, they leave St. Paul behind and head for San Juan del Sur to slow down and regain the lost hours of their lives. Nicaragua seems like the perfect place for sun, surf, and Scott's dream of owning a home on the beach, but when Angie's practical side kicks in, reality starts to threaten their carefree coastal living.

In 1997, Ron and Lisa Cyrier took a vacation to Belize. They've been dreaming of going back permanently, ever since. Now they are making their dream a reality, selling their high-maintenance home in Charlotte, NC for a condo on the beach. With a plan to work less and play more, the Cyriers came with a conservative budget. But the cost of their dream home is unexpectedly high. Watch what happens as House Hunters International goes to San Pedro, Belize.

When her husband'sprestigious new job means a move to Auckland, New Zealand, aspiring chef Grace leaves her love of the big city behind. But when this cosmopolitan city's limited market and her husband Antonio's creative director demands clash, finding a home that has it all proves to be an uphill battle as House Hunters International makes waves in Auckland, New Zealand.

Family is the most important thing to Ben. So when wife Leah's parents moved from chilly England to the sunshine coast of Australia, he knew even though it meant saying goodbye to his family, he and Leah want to raise their children in a more cheerful climate. While they're both united on the move across the hemisphere, they're having a tough time agreeing between a traditional or modern style home. In the end they'll depend on real estate agent Brooke-Lyn to find them a home that's best for everyone. Watch when House Hunters International makes a leap of faith down under in Kawana, Australia.

After a personal relationship came to an end for financier Amber Holmes, she decided to escape NYC to follow her passion for fashion in Paris, France. But with only her savings to live on, Amber's having to downsize her Upper East Side lifestyle and this fashionista isn't ready to settle for anything less than central Paris. Find out if this fresh-faced financier turned fashion bloggess can compromise between location and a tight budget when House Hunters International travels to the City of Light, Paris, France.

Vance and Nicole have always been adventurous and globally minded, and they've raised their three daughters to be the same. They love their life in Colorado, but now that the girls are old enough, they've decided to move the entire family to Spain so the kids can develop an international perspective of their own. While the decision to move may have been easy, the logistics are proving difficult: Vance will have to commute to Colorado occasionally to maintain his business, making their budget tight. Nicole has her heart set on a city property with tons of local flavor, while Vance longs for the more touristy areas along the beach.

Darren, a scientist met his British wife Virginia when he gave her a tour of his lab in California. Five years later they were married and starting a new life together. Virginia has been dreaming about moving back to Europe to be near her family. So when Darren was offered a position in Austria they jumped at the opportunity. As if finding a new home and new job wasn't exciting enough, it turns out that Virginia is pregnant with their second child! Expect the unexpected when House Hunters International goes to Vienna, Austria.

Mike Gilbert has taken an international sales position in Prague and hopes that his family will learn to love living abroad. But for wife Wendy and three teenage boys leaving behind friends, family, and the comforts of the suburbs for the unknowns of a foreign city is a lot to digest. Forced to move, the twins Nathan and Wesley want one thing- to no longer share a bedroom. Wendy wants a modern kitchen and space for the family, while Mike is concentrating on old world charm and quick access to public transportation. But finding an apartment with four bedrooms in the center of the medieval city poses a problem as House Hunters International Czech's out Prague.

Amber is leaving her job working on a ranch in New Zealand to join her younger cousin, Codie, for a lesson in loosening up in Rainbow Beach, Australia. But when Amber arrives, her old habits of worry die hard, and the two girls must find a way to put their differences aside and learn how to get along while living under the same roof.