Seasons & episodes

Tired of living with regrets over not seeing the rest of the world, Maisha is leaving her life in Brooklyn behind to move to the United Arab Emirates. Maisha has been living a rich and full life in Brooklyn, NY with more friends than a girl could ask for and an active social life, but after she was not accepted into a graduate program, she made a bet with herself. If she applied to an international job and got it, she'd get on the plane and go. Now that she's received a job offer in Ajman, Maisha is on her way to a new life in the United Arab Emirates. Find out if this girl with a passion for the night life can adjust to a more conservative lifestyle in the Middle East as House Hunters International caravans into the United Arab Emirates.

When photographer Katie was shooting a wedding in Tamarindo, she not only fell in love with the idyllic beach town, but she also met her future boyfriend, Jeff. A year later, she felt divided between working at a flower shop in Aspen and pursuing her dream job. She knew it was time to make the leap and relocate to Costa Rica. While she starts up her business, she wants to stay close to town, but Jeff dreams of the surf. Find out if finding a budget friendly solution will add even more to Katie's fiscal concerns when House Hunters International catches a wave in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

For Carla and Andrew Nickodemus, Traverse City, which is Michigan's natural beauty and close knit community, made it an ideal place to raise their three kids, Brennan, Cassidy and Gavin. But when Carla was suddenly offered a job promotion in Cambridge, England, the family was thrown for a loop. Realizing it was a great opportunity to expose their children to a different culture, the Nickodemus family decided to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. But once they arrive on UK soil, they quickly learn traditional British homes lack the big American features they've grown accustomed to. Mom and Dad worry about the children's well being and about going over budget to get the size and central location they want. Find out if they can locate a comfortable property that fits their family of five when House Hunters International charters a course to Cambridge, England.

Jeff's constant commuting between New Jersey and Chicago was putting a damper on the quality time he had to spend with his family. So when he was offered a unique work opportunity that would allow him to spend more time at home, he and his wife Emily knew he had to take it. The catch was that they would have to move to Bern, Switzerland. It will be a major culture shock for the kids, but they are up for it. Watch as real estate agent Barbara helps them keep it all in the family when House Hunters International travels to Bern, Switzerland.

The Hastings family already attempted to buy a house in Leon, Nicaragua. For risk analyst Jeff, though, the numbers didn't add up. So he brought his wife Natalie and two sons back home to Cincinnati to clear the deck and start researching all over again. Now, armed with the proper data and pushed along by his enthusiastic family, Jeff has returned one last time to Leon.

When Randy Lawrence's company offered him a chance to work in France, wife Rebekah leapt at the opportunity to immerse her young daughters in the country's rich history. While Randy wants a modern home to ease the transition for their children, Rebekah craves a traditional property with a French feel. Now they'll have to choose between contemporary or traditional when House Hunters International experiences la vie in La Baule, France.

Paris and Antonio are leaving the rolling vineyards of Napa Valley, California to find their dream home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. But the problem has been that until now, they're all look and no buy. They've toured over 200 homes already, and even lost a deposit once before. Paris is fearful on settling, worried that just after she buys a home, a better one will crop up. Antonio, on the other hand, is afraid that the search will go on forever. He's sick of being a visitor and wants to be a resident. It's high time for this couple to find a home that works for both of them, and the sooner the better.

When Chris Nealon's global auto company transferred him to Frankfurt, his wife, Katie, put her own beloved career as a speech language pathologist in limbo. With her future uncertain, she's anxious to find a space she can feel at home in. While Katie adores traditional detail and period features, Chris is all about clean lines and modern decor. With diametrically opposed preferences, this strong-willed young couple must find a way to compromise. House Hunters International learns that a house divided cannot stand in Frankfurt, Germany.

As a trained gemologist, Hilary Grant has learned to hone her eye to spot even the tiniest of flaws. This ability has opened the door for her to be recruited from California to apply her skills at a jewelry store in the Caribbean. Unfortunately for her husband Shawn, this attention to detail is not something she can easily turn off and on. Hilary is not shy about wanting the finest things in life and is willing to stretch their $2,900 a month budget to land the perfect place close to work. Shawn is not as flexible on budget, but as long as he has a space for a home office, he won't sweat the small stuff. But as they are both about to learn, any property in St. Maarten's expensive rental market comes with concessions. Watch as paradise is put under the microscope when House Hunters International visits the Dutch country of St. Maarten.

The Horners want a home on the remote Caribbean island of Nevis to enjoy their retirement together once their teenage children leave their Florida nest. But 18 years of savings isn't enough, so they must purchase a property they can successfully rent out until their retirement. Shay's long term goal to invite her future grandkids to visit challenges Steve's practical short term need for a rental. Find out if they can agree on a house or a condo, when House Hunters International retires to Nevis.

Drew and William moved to the tiny town of Saluda, North Carolina to take a step back from the rat race. Now they are ready to jump back in, and this time in the historic city of Budapest, Hungary. They like to put their own stamp on their homes, but after a lengthy experience renovating their home in Saluda, they said never again. Given William's background in architecture, a renovation project will be tough for them to resist. Drew's business is expanding into Europe, so their new home will need room for him to work as well. Robert Weiner will have his work cut out for him when he attempts to help this couple find their perfect home when House Hunters International goes to Budapest, Hungary.

Before Lauren and Oliver's whirlwind romance began, they each fell in love with expat life in Berlin. Now their once bohemian haven has become a hot spot and now they find themselves priced out of the city they've adopted as their own. So when a new job in more affordable Dortmund came up, Oliver knew they had to make the move. While Lauren wants a yard and suburban savings, he wants a city lifestyle at any cost. Real estate agent Janina will have a difficult time reconciling her clients' differing priorities as they figure out what's most important. Watch, When House Hunters International says guten tag to Dortmund, Germany.

Steve and Dana have grown tired of their small town in Arkansas and decide to take off on an adventure into the unknown in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador. Steve's profession as a writer puts them in a perfect place to report back to other Americans on assimilating into the culture, but in order to get the full experience, they will have to look outside typical expat gated communities. With limited local options available, they find themselves looking at older construction, and they're starting to realize that some of the native Ecuadorian accommodations aren't exactly meeting their American needs.

When Danielle's boyfriend Jared mentioned he'd be willing to move to London, she jumped at the chance to make her dream of living abroad come true. But when this independent fashion designer's shrewdly high standards clash with her boyfriend's wants and the limitations of London's pricey and fast paced housing market, agent Toby Brown scrambles to meet her great expectations within their low budget, as House Hunters International demands perfection in London, England.

A new job in Amsterdam has Californians Robert and Mary Jo Sandholm ready for a fresh start. After a bike accident forced Robert to stop working for seven years, Mary Jo stepped up and became the sole breadwinner for their family of six. Now that Robert's ready to return to the workforce as a Europe based marketing director for his company, he's excited to repay Mary Jo for helping him get back on his feet. She not only gets to return to the stay at home mom role she wants to fill, but Mary Jo also has the chance to recreate her childhood in the process. Growing up in the Irish countryside, she had an idyllic upbringing and she would love nothing more than for her family to have a similar experience in the Netherlands.

Eli Hale leapt at the chance to transfer to Ireland when his husband Marcio Noia's work visa expired. But they're discovering very different opinions on the size of living space they desire. Marcio wants a large house to spread out in, but Eli thinks an apartment is a better fit. Now they'll have to find a compromise when House Hunters International takes a swig in Dublin, Ireland.

Victoria likes to keep busy, and Paul likes to lay back. When the couple decides to unwind with a vacation home on the coast of Spain, they learn it's not all siestas and sea views. With these opposite personalities, there's going to be a compromise. Watch as House Hunters International dials it back in Oliva Spain.

It takes a special kind of bond to build a happy home, and an even more complex partnership to, well, live in a school bus you built together. As happy as their homemade mobile home is, artists Nikki and Ben are ready for an even bigger adventure. They're ready for the jungle. They're ready to move their relationship, and their careers, but not their bus, to the jungles of Belize, guided by only one mantra, the wilder the better. So with a well-heeled sense of adventure and a semi-vetted plan, Nikki and Ben park their bus-home and head south to the unknown. They may be up for anything, watch how far they can stretch a starving artist's salary in paradise when House Hunters International goes to San Ignacio, Belize.

After a visit to Spain left her enchanted, Raphaella decided to leave behind the daily grind in London to teach yoga in Barcelona. She wants a flat near the beach with enough outdoor space for a yoga class, but her friend Alasdair knows he'll have a hard time keeping her focused on her budget. Watch when House Hunters International breathes deep in Barcelona, Spain.

When Sarah encouraged her husband Dave to apply for post-doctoral studies all over the world, she never dreamed the first place he'd be accepted would be in Belfast Northern Ireland. Dave has already left Sarah behind in Michigan to start work and now she's putting her own education and teaching career on hold to join him in Belfast. Sarah will be looking for all the comforts of home, while Dave is more concerned with living close to his work. They'll also have the added stress of finding a suitable home for their dog Toby, who is accompanying them on their journey abroad. Find out if everyone can get what they want or if moving to a new country is just the start of Sarah's sacrifice as House Hunters International visits Belfast, Northern Ireland.

After two and a half years, Cheryse, an interior design student in Florida, and her boyfriend Sebastien, a chef in Massachusetts, are done with long distance dating. So, they make a move, get engaged, and relocate to his native France. Although life in Provence should be slower paced than the U.S., the couple soon find themselves overwhelmed with finding a place to live and planning their wedding. And, to top it off, Sebastien is in the midst of launching a food truck business with his brother. As the couple searches for a starter home, they struggle to find a flat with secure parking for his truck and that's similar in size to American homes. Find out if the challenge brings them together or tears them apart when House Hunters International gets hitched in Provence, France.

With an eye on working less overtime, Russ accepts a job that takes him, his wife Erin, and their two boys to Osaka. However, coming from a 6,000 square foot home in Utah might not be the easiest transition to Japan's notoriously tiny living spaces. Russ wants to keep the family close together, but for Erin it might be a little too close for comfort. Watch as House Hunters squeezes into Osaka, Japan.

The Phillips family is leaving the security of their perfect life and big house in Utah to move to a small town in Sweden near the Arctic Circle. Eric will realize his dream of working internationally, while his wife Gini will have to quit her job and become a stay at home mom. Along with their one year old baby, they'll have to adjust their new lifestyle near the Arctic Circle, with its long, dark winters.

Veronika loves her life in Athens, but there's a problem. Greece is in the throes of a prolonged economic crisis, and it's no place for a young woman to start a career. So when a promising opportunity emerges in Cyprus, Veronika decides to take a chance on this once-Greek isle, even though she doesn't know a single person there. With only two weeks 'til her first day, Veronika agrees to live with Irina, roommate she's never met. They may have friends in common, but with vastly different priorities, these blind date roommates will need to put in overtime to find some common ground.