House Hunters International: Volume 8

Inspired by her abuela's immigration story, a New Yorker chases a fairytale of adventure and romance in the heart of London. But on a student budget, all she can afford is a tough lesson in London's brutal rental market.

A hurricane propels a family to leave Florida and use their life savings to open a retreat center in Matapalo, Costa Rica. He's dreaming of surfing and a place near the beach, but she's laser-focused on their new business and staying within their budget.

A Chicago family goes all in when they get the chance to chase their dream of moving to Cork, Ireland. They're packing up their four dogs and selling their house, but with high costs and clashing expectations, they may need to downsize to make it work.

A Chicago couple leaves their dream condo for his job transfer opportunity in Amsterdam. They want a place near the city center that's updated and modern, but she's putting her career on hold, so finding their ideal home on one income may be a challenge.

A retired military officer from Alaska dreams of living by the sand and surf in Port Macquarie, Australia. Moving isn't a problem since his wife is Australian, but the pressure's on to make the transition from Virginia smooth for their kids.

A Canadian teacher is ready to break out of small-town life and relocate to Bangkok. After visiting Thailand early in her career, she's now taking a year-long teaching stint, and her husband's along for his first big-city, Asian experience.

A job promotion is giving a Utah family that loves skiing the chance to move to the French Alps. They're looking for a place in Villard-de-Lans, and she wants a home that's walkable to the village, but he prefers a chalet feel on the outskirts of town.

After a health crisis, a New Jersey couple looks for a fresh start with their two kids in Edinburgh, Scotland. They're looking for a place near the city center, and while she wants a home with Scottish charm, he prefers something that's more modern.