House Hunters International: Volume 8

A California couple seeks a slower pace in Mexico. One half is a nurse, and he's ready to park himself on the beach for a well-deserved break. His partner, a landscape architect, wants to garden in his dream jungle home.

A single mom with a 12-year-old son follows a job opportunity to Wiesbaden, Germany. She hopes to find a single-family home with an extra room for crafting, but location and her son's needs must also be a factor.

After 11 years in the Marines, a couple is ready to refocus on each other with a move to New Zealand. However, the house hunt reveals a rift when one is pushing for financial restraint and the other is dreaming big at all costs.

A busy couple looks for their perfect retreat on St. John in the US Virgin Islands. He's looking for a place with modern touches while she wants an island feel, but they need to generate rental income to make any purchase work.

A couple struggling with their work-life balance head to Malmo, Sweden, for a slower pace. He'll need to take a pay cut in order to move, and she won't be able to work, so the reality of purchasing a home becomes stressful.

New York newlyweds follow his dream of living abroad by moving to Nice, France. He's passionate about having a dedicated office where he can teach linguistics, while she's hoping for peace, quiet and a stove for cooking.

A couple looks to reconnect with family abroad and purchase a second home in Belluno, Italy. She wants something that's turnkey with a large kitchen and great views, but he doesn't mind taking on a renovation project.

Two hairstylist sisters decide to relocate to Mexico City to start their own business. They're looking for an apartment with two bedrooms and one is budget-minded while the other doesn't mind spending more for what she wants.

An energetic, young family seeks a place in Montepulciano, Italy, to decompress. They’ve been to Montepulciano several times, but with huge expectations and potential renovations, the dream may be further than they think.

A young couple decides to move in together and find an apartment in Barcelona, Spain. They've only dated a few months and they're still learning about each other, which makes agreeing on a place quite a challenge.

A couple faces big adjustments with an unexpected job transfer to Singapore, including her fear of heights. They're looking for an apartment with three bedrooms with all the amenities, and something that's near his work is a must.

After getting married in his native Kentucky, two newlyweds move to her hometown of Chiang Rai, Thailand. He's looking for more traditional Thai features in a home, but she prefers American conveniences, including a bathtub.

After a fire destroyed her house, a young woman decides to start over in Bogota, Colombia, with her boyfriend. She wants a property to renovate and rebuild, but he insists on a practical start to their new beginning.

A couple looks to simplify their lives and search for a home in Rosarito, Mexico. They're looking for a place with ocean views but he wants a single-family house while she wants a luxury condo with all the amenities.

A woman lands a job in the booming tech industry of Lisbon, Portugal, but her husband is hesitant to leave Washington, DC. He's willing to explore options, but going to one income won't make it easy for Lisbon to win him over.

A Washington, DC, couple that fell in love with Australia while studying abroad decided to return to the country's slower pace. Now, their lease is up and they want to buy, but they can't agree on a budget.

Wisconsin empty nesters are off to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to rediscover themselves. He's willing to live in a cramped city apartment to be near the party scene, but she wants a home in the suburbs with space for family to visit.

A job opportunity in the Netherlands gives an empty nester couple the chance start a new chapter. They're looking for at least two bedrooms and she wants to be in the city center, while he wants a place that's near the beach.

A couple that's grown weary of Wisconsin winters looks for a second home in Los Cabos, Mexico. He wants to be in the Cabo San Lucas action while she's convinced San Jose del Cabo is a better fit, and one of them must compromise.

An overworked dad is taking a year off with his wife and four boys in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Relying on savings, they need an affordable rental that's big enough for the whole family.