House Hunters International - Season 16 (2021)

A husband and wife decide to follow their true purpose as nomadic artists and move to Da Nang, Vietnam. She's looking to experience the local culture in a small, studio space, but he wants to be in an expat neighborhood in a larger apartment.

A job opportunity leads a couple to relocate and search for a home in London. He wants a place that's located in Central London and wants to save money for travel, but she's anxious about the move and wants a larger home for visiting family and friends.

A family of four is trading the unpredictable weather of New Zealand for the always-sunny beaches of the Redcliffe Peninsula. Having grown up far from the ocean in their respective countries of Argentina and Ireland, these two expats have dreamed of giving their children the beach lifestyle. She doesn't mind a little renovation if it will get her that Queenslander style, but he wants a turnkey place that's ready to host his RV business, and on their budget those two things might not co-exist.

A long-distance relationship leads to marriage and takes a blended family back to his native Australia. They want a house with a large outdoor area for entertaining and he prefers a Queenslander-style home, but she's after something modern and turnkey.

A newlywed couple receives a job opportunity too good to pass up and relocates to Dublin. They're looking for an apartment with two bedrooms and room for guests and she wants a view of the ocean, but he prefers to be more inland and closer to work.

A Chicago couple decides to relocate so she can pursue her master's degree in Cologne, Germany. They're looking for a place with two bedrooms that's an easy commute to her school, but their selection sees a clash between matters of practicality and style.

After dating only six months, a Denver couple throws caution to the wind and moves to the Netherlands. They're looking for place with two bedrooms for visiting friends and family, but finding that spacious kitchen they're hoping for may be difficult.

To foster her children's independence, a single mother moves her two daughters from India to Stockholm. They're looking for a place with at least two bedrooms and she wants something quiet that's close to nature, but her daughters prefer the city center.

A surprise job opportunity takes an Indiana doctor's family on an adventure to New Zealand. They're looking for a furnished home with four bedrooms and an updated kitchen, and he's budget-minded, but she's willing to spend more to get the perfect place.

A serendipitous job offer sends a Canadian family on an adventure to The Hague, Netherlands. They're looking for a place with at least four bedrooms, but finding a home large enough for everyone that's near the city center proves to be a challenge.

Two former soldiers and their son return to Wiesbaden, German, as married civilians. They're looking for a large place with four bedrooms, and she wants a traditional home that's near the city center while he prefers something modern that's farther out.

After years in a long-distance relationship, an engaged couple finally decides to start their life together in Bangkok. They're looking for a home with more space than her current condo, but finding a bigger place within their budget will be a challenge.

After two years in Japan, a US airman gets a new assignment in Daegu, South Korea. He's looking for a new development with a nice view that can accommodate visiting family, but on his small budget, a spacious place downtown may not be within reach.

A couple gives up their demanding tech jobs in Silicon Valley to focus on family in Cahors, France. They plan to start a vacation rental business and want a large place with traditional French character, but his big requirements may be too ambitious.

A young family leaves Canada behind for a job opportunity in Frankfurt, Germany. They're looking for a home that has plenty of space, and she wants to be near the city center, but he prefers something farther out in the suburbs with more privacy.

A Washington family uproots for a medical marijuana business opportunity in The Algarve, Portugal. They're looking for a place that's furnished and near their children's schools, but he wants a larger detached house with an office and a pool.

A city girl gives up a vibrant Austin, Texas, to begin a new relationship in his tiny hometown of Cardwell, Australia. They're looking for a place with three bedrooms that's near his family, but she wants a home with modern touches and a bit of luxury.

A newly married couple leaves New York City to settle down in The Black Forest region of Germany. They're looking for a place with a large kitchen and plenty of outdoor space, but one wants to be near the city while the other wants to be close to family.

An American gives up living in Paris for her fiance's opportunity to study in Leuven, Belgium. They're looking for a place that's near public transportation, and she wants the feel of a trendy apartment, but he's tired of dorm living and prefers a house.

After a lengthy divorce, a British businesswoman realizes her lifelong dream of moving to Creuse, France. She's looking to open a holistic retreat and wants at least two bedrooms, but on her budget, she may not find the spacious land she was hoping for.

Two best friends leave their corporate lives to start a business in the Blue Mountains of Australia. They're looking for a quiet location with a least two bedrooms, but finding a place that's remote while still close to the nearest town will be tricky.

A young Bostonian couple follows a job opportunity and relocates to London. He's looking for a place with period architecture that has authentic British charm, but she prefers an open concept layout and something more updated and modern.

A couple and their two young sons are moving for his military career to South Limburg, Netherlands. They're looking for a home with four bedrooms and plenty of outdoor space, but they're in a hurry to find a place, so their options may be limited.

A job promotion has a family moving sight unseen to Brisbane, Australia. They're looking for a house with a large yard and a pool for their two daughters, and he prefers to be near the city center and close to work, but she wants a place near the beach.

A couple expecting their first child looks to realize a dream of moving back to his native London. They're looking for a home with two bedrooms that's centrally located, but their limited budget may force them to consider a much different option.

A husband convinces his wife to leave the comfort of San Jose and move for his job promotion to Amsterdam. They're looking for a spacious three-bedroom home with outdoor space, but he wants to be in the city center while she prefers the suburbs.

After four years in Boston, a British man returns home with his American girlfriend to buy their first place together in Nottingham, England. He doesn't mind renovations, but she wants a house that's move-in ready so she can feel comfortable right away.

A couple and their son decide to leave Virginia and begin a new life in Sydney, Australia. They're looking for a larger family home with plenty of outdoor space, but finding a place with few stairs to accommodate her medical condition will be a challenge.

A physicist embarks on an adventure with his young family for a job opportunity in Zurich, Switzerland. They're looking for a place near his work in the city center, and she wants something with quirky charm, but he prefers a modern style.

After years of hard work and a difficult loss, a woman is on the search for her authentic self. She's found her ideal backdrop on the volcanic island of Faial in the Azores, but living a simple life while running a business may be a tricky combination.

After 12 years in Canada, a British expat is inspired to consider a move back home to Derbyshire, England. His fiance is dreaming of English charm, but with only their savings to keep them afloat, he prefers to find a place within their means.

A young couple fulfills her dream of living in New Zealand with a move to Christchurch, but his financial-planning practicality may get in the way of her high hopes.

A blended family living abroad in Singapore is on the move again to Ireland. While they all have quality time together as a priority, Dad's focus on a postcard view has mom worried about the overall transition for this family of ten.

After a health scare, a family moves from Philadelphia to a father's hometown of Maitland, Australia. The couple wants to get everything on their wish list while keeping their kids content, and they're hoping to have enough cash to get the boat he wants.

In hopes of a better life, a newly single mom moves her kids from New Zealand to nearby Brisbane, Australia. Her kids have big expectations for their new home, so keeping them happy without breaking the bank means tough choices ahead.

At their parent's behest, two Croatian brothers are hoping to set up a new family home in Perth, Australia. In a competitive housing market, big brother is happy to take on a project to keep costs down, but little brother is looking for a quicker fix.

An engaged couple gives up their cruise line jobs to find their first place together in Barcelona, Spain. They're looking for a two-bedroom apartment that's close to the beach, but on their tight budget, they may need to be more open about the location.

A young nurse and aspiring surfer trades Vancouver for a better work-life balance in Noosa, Australia. She's grappling with full-throttle adulting and looks to get a place of her own, but her friend is pushing her to take things a little less seriously.

After years of living on the go, a couple looks to start over in a more laid-back locale in his native Sydney, Australia. She's looking for a place that's turnkey to ease her transition, but he's keen to revisit his childhood in a home with Aussie charm.

A young family takes on a new military assignment and relocates to Bury St Edmunds, England. Mom is forced to part with her community and her business, and with having to leave so much behind, she does not want to settle for just any house.

After surviving childhood cancer and now living each new day to the fullest, a single woman is moving to Amsterdam for graduate school. She's no stranger to overcoming obstacles, but she'll have to contend with a tight student budget on this solo journey.

After a whirlwind romance in China, a couple is quickly married and moving back to his native Australia. She's used to having things her way and wants a place in a busy city area, but he also has a teenage daughter to consider.

A married couple is forced to live apart when she's offered a job opportunity in Amsterdam. She's looking for a one bedroom apartment with space for an office, but finding both the outdoor space and canal view she wants will be a challenge.

A young family seeks a better work-life balance and moves from Canada to his hometown in Moss, Norway. He wants a single-family home and doesn't mind a renovation project, but she's pregnant with their second child and prefers the ease of a modern condo.

High school sweethearts are excited to rekindle their romance in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Their second shot at love is full of potential, but they'll have to relearn and recalibrate before they can finally settle into their first home together.

A young professional takes an unexpected job offer and relocates to Brisbane, Australia. The properties are much smaller than what he's used to in Houston, so he'll have to choose between price and space if he wants to be in a trendy neighborhood.

After nearly a decade in rural California, a couple chases the adventure of a lifetime in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They planned their move with two incomes in mind, but now he's decided to put off work and enjoy Chiang Mai's city life, much to her dismay.

A job opportunity in Zug, Switzerland, has two New Yorkers moving to Europe so their children can connect to their father's German roots. Dad feels at home while mom is nervous about being isolated, especially since this move is all about the kids.

A family is at odds about making another international move for a job opportunity in The Hague, Netherlands. They're moving from Australia, so now they'll struggle to find common ground as their kinds wrestle with leaving friends and switching languages.

A Texas military family uproots for a job in Kaiserslautern, and while Mom pines for a romantic German home, Dad can't see past the need for efficiency. The family is left at odds over what's more important: an easy transition or the local experience.

Two decades ago, a pair of Texans bonded as friends over a shared love of Mexico. Now married, they're ready to fulfill their long-awaited dream, but they can't settle down in Akumal until they settle their disagreement over what kind of home is best.

An illustrator and a writer are ditching their day jobs in Melbourne, Australia, to move to Thailand and start a creative business together. They want space and undisturbed privacy to work, but Pai's options in their price range are limited and quirky.

A California power couple with equally demanding careers seeks an escape from work in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They have drastically different ideas of what an unplugged home should look like, so buying a place to unwind will be anything but stress free.

An international couple in a long-distance relationship is ready to settle down in his hometown of Perth, Australia. They're both seasoned travelers, but their goal of finally living together in one place presents unforeseen challenges.

A New York couple is moving closer to his Portuguese roots in Sesimbra, but she isn't so sure about the lifestyle change. Finding a familiar-style home will ease her transition, but it might conflict with why they moved in the first place.

Years after combing through the World Trade Center rubble, an FBI agent fought and beat cancer. Now, he and his wife are moving to Spain where a Valencian lifestyle will help keep him in remission, but living off their savings may add unexpected stress.

An Iowa couple with opposite personalities must decide what kind of location fits their idea of paradise in Ojochal, Costa Rica. He's looking for a slice of seclusion in the lush jungles, while she wants to lounge poolside in the company of neighbors.

As part of a self-described midlife crisis, a couple decides to try something new and move from South Africa to Dublin. He's looking to relive his younger days and wants to be in the city, but she's seeking a place that's more quiet in the suburbs.

After years of running resorts all over the world, a couple moves from Fiji back to his native Bribie Island, Australia. She's excited for a less hectic lifestyle and more family time, but he wants to bring some of the resort life along with them.

An engaged couple finds the perfect place to start their dream business together in Phuket, Thailand. They're trying to agree on what they want in a home, but she enjoys splurging on day-to-day luxuries while he's more focused on saving for the future.

An adventurous, single teacher from Texas enjoys being out of his comfort zone and seeks a new experience in Bangkok. With the help of a new friend, he'll need to decide if the community of the busy city or a quieter neighborhood will be the right fit.

A South African couple looks to escape corporate life in Florida and start over in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They both want a home with a view of the sea, but she wants something spacious and modern while he prefers a place that's smaller and more rustic.

A family swaps the snow of Alaska for the beaches of Lincoln, New Zealand. They're looking for a furnished home with plenty of room for visiting family, and he's looking for a place that's more traditional, but she prefers something modern and open.

A successful New York City doctor puts it all on the line to move closer to family in Australia. With so many changes to every facet of her life, she recruits her high school best friend to be a voice of reason in the search.

A couple moves for his sweet new job at a chocolate factory in Berlin. Their search quickly turns sour, however, as she's looking for a chic, urban lifestyle in the heart of the city, while he prefers a place in the sleepy outskirts that's near work.

After four years of long-distance dating, a couple is ready to live on the same continent in Sydney, Australia. Coming from Santa Monica, she's dreaming of Bondi Beach, but he's already established in the city and wants to stick with what he knows.

Fed up with exorbitant housing prices, a San Francisco couple is hoping for a big upgrade in Mexico City. They've opted to taking on the house hunt by themselves, but with no agent to referee, their differing priorities have them at odds.

A single woman takes a new military assignment in the seaside destination of Orihuela Costa, Spain. Her new friend is coming along to help with the search, but looking for a long-term rental in a vacation hot-spot means she will have limited options.

An expecting Ohio husband and wife looks to relocate to raise their baby in London. They have a deep connection and nostalgia for London, but with a dog, a cat and very particular criteria, finding a flat that meets their expectations with be a challenge.

A long-time, long-distance couple looks to settle down together in his hometown of Gladstone, Australia. They agree on buying over renting, but giving up California has her hungry for a beach house while his budget practicality is pushing them inland.

A family looks to fulfill their mother's lifelong dream of moving to her hometown of Madrid, Spain. With two young children, she's looking for the magic of her youth, but her husband can't see past the awkwardness of the spaces she finds most charming.

A New York City couple with eyes on a new forever-city move to North Holland, Netherlands. They're looking to slow down and reset, but even a hefty budget can't get them a place that's both near the city center and countryside.

A long-awaited job transfer triggers a family move to Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. Their teen daughter has to give up her senior year of high school for the move, so in return, mom and dad have to deliver a private, sibling-free bathroom in the new home.

A military family searches for a wider cultural experience for their kids and relocates from Germany to South Korea. They need space for her at-home video gaming career, but the limitations of his housing allowance could present a big challenge.

After 25 years on the go, an Australian woman with a demanding job finally moves her family back home to Queensland. They're looking to purchase their first home, but facing a demanding market, even their substantial savings will only go so far.

College sweethearts separated by an expired visa find a way to stay together in Maastricht, Netherlands. They're looking for their first place together, and they're jumping sight unseen into an uncertain arrangement of finances and a totally new culture.

After teaching in China, a newly engaged couple opts for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. They're looking for a larger ex-pat community and a warmer climate, but with a wedding to pay for, they find they have different priorities when it comes to a home.

A husband and father persuades his family to permanently trade Cleveland for historic Haarlem, Netherlands. After renting in town, they're ready to buy a home and put down roots, but his money-is-no-object take on house hunting creates a challenge.

A couple fell in love in his hometown of Sutherland Shire, Australia. After a two year wait for a visa, they're finally starting a life down under, but finally being together in the same city doesn't mean they can agree on the same neighborhood.

An entrepreneurial attorney from Chicago gives up her law firm to fulfill a lifelong dream of living in Paris. With huge expectations and even a lifetime of planning, she still may not be prepared for Paris's small spaces and limited housing options.

After a kismet connection over natural healing, an English doctor is joining her Australian partner in the Noosa Hinterland. They want to start a holistic retreat together, but her family priorities threaten to throw a wrench in the home/business plans.

A husband-and-wife teaching duo relocates from Malaysia to Madrid, Spain. They're eager to teach in an entirely new cultural environment, but they quickly learn that the differences between Malaysia and Madrid extend all the way to the housing market.

Newly married, a designer from Cincinnati is joining her paramedic husband in Australia so that he can go to medical school. He's busy with school and work, but she's has time on her hands and is eager to put her design skills to work, whatever the cost.

A family barely unpacks in Germany when opportunity strikes on the extravagant French Riviera. They're expecting a new baby at any time, so the pressure is on to quickly find a family home in one of the most expensive places on the planet.

When the demands of a banking career become too much, a Chicago businesswoman decides to relocate to Xalapa, Mexico. She's eager to embrace her Mexican heritage and start a holistic business, but with limited resources, switching gears might not be easy.

An empty nester scientist stumbles into a job offer abroad in Brisbane, Australia. His wife has high expectations for their newfound freedom and wants to splurge on the city life, but he's gripping his wallet just as tightly as he did back home.

A successful showbiz couple agrees it's time to slow their pace and move to the Whitsunday Islands in Australia. Going back to her home turf seems like the perfect compromise, but it remains an open question just how country a city girl can go.

A family leaves behind their idyllic life in Florida for a job opportunity in Bangkok. Mom has lived internationally before and looks to share the adventure with their kids, and they're quickly discovering that finding a home is part of the fun.

A microbiologist has the opportunity do his postdoctoral work in Arnhem, Netherlands, but his wife has never lived more than 30 minutes from her tiny hometown. With so much change unfolding, it's their house hunt that's under the microscope.

After years in New York, a woman is returning return home to Amsterdam to introduce her kids with their Dutch heritage, but her American husband can't shake his high standards and need for the familiar while they rush to find work and a new home.

After years of working around the clock, an Orlando family seizes the opportunity to try a slower, more family-oriented lifestyle in Alicante, Spain. They've quit their jobs, sold their house, packed a few suitcases and ready to see what awaits.

A couple hopes to leave the stress of Los Angeles and start a real estate business in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. One wants to live the dream with a pricey private getaway, while his husband pushes for a practical option so they can focus on their business.

A couple and their five kids move from Nashville to family-friendly Puerto Aventuras, Mexico. When health issues arose for him, it was the final push they needed to make some changes, slow down and put the focus back on family time.

A dream-chasing couple relocates to work in the blooming wine industry in Marlborough, New Zealand. One has to work in a faraway town, and so they're forced to decide whether Marlborough is an everyday home for one, or a weekend retreat for two.

After a decade abroad, a woman returns to her hometown to open a cafe in the Wide Bay region of Australia. Her husband hopes to enjoy life by the beach, but she wants the convenience of being close to her mom's house for help with their two young kids.

Along with their horse, a family of six looks to relocate from Singapore to Australia. A multimillion-dollar budget helps, but when mom and dad disagree on location, all the money (and hay) in the world might not be enough to get them what they want.

Two Utah newlyweds are setting up shop in a remote Costa Rican city with a plan to start a yoga retreat together. She's ready to go all-in on a space that delivers from day one, but he insists on playing it safe as they get their business off the ground.

A young couple feels their house is owning them in New York and decides to relocate to Mexico City. They're looking for a lower cost of living and professional flexibility, but with one income to start, they need a place that's super cheap.

A New Yorker fell in love on a business trip to Mexico, and now they're closing the distance with a home in Mexico City. It might be his hometown, but she's opinionated about the neighborhood, the fashion and just about everything else.

When her boyfriend is offered a job in Melbourne that he can't refuse, a New Yorker nervously trades her beloved hometown for his native Australia. She wants a lively neighborhood, but having only one income leaves them with limited options.

A fitness entrepreneur and his showbiz wife are leaving their hectic LA lives to pursue a business venture in Tulum, Mexico. She wants to start slow with a modern house in town, but he prefers to hit the ground running with a home in the jungle.

A New Zealand man is giving up life as a professional cricket player and moving to Rotterdam, Netherlands. He's looking forward to starting a career in business and buying his first home, but in a competitive market, he may have to temper expectations.

After a successful stint in Japan, Dallas empty nesters want to experience life abroad again and find a home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They have a big budget to work with, but their even bigger expectations threaten to derail the dream.

For years, a Houston family dreamed about trading their hectic lifestyle for something draped in the quiet of nature. Now, a job opportunity on Australia's Sunshine Coast has made it possible, but first they have to decide between beach and forest living.

A couple is finally realizing their plan to adopt a more chill lifestyle in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He's the life of the party and wants to live downtown near the action, but she's a homebody who prefers a little distance from the ruckus to relax.

A Seattle couple looking to expand both their wig business and their quality of life plan a sight-unseen move to Los Cabos, Mexico. The sun-drenched spot is perfect for their showroom, but this pair's strong opinions make living in paradise complicated.

After a whirlwind romance comes to an end, an American artist decides to chase adventure and move to Cloncurry, Australia. She's accepted a bartending job deep in the rugged outback and now must adapt to the outrageous surprises the bushland has in store.

An actress and comedian looks for an alternative to life in LA and takes a chance on Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The bustling city is affordable, which promises flexibility, but the learning curve may be steep for this entrepreneurial entertainer.

After only three months of dating, a New York woman puts it all on the line for love and moves to Redcliffe, Australia. She's looking to buy a house with her new boyfriend, but they begin to realize they have different ideas about the perfect home.

A South African couple is excited for a taste of European life in Amsterdam. She's looking to embrace the chic city lifestyle, even if it means less space, but he wants the familiarity of a suburban home that will accommodate both a dog and a BBQ braai.

After years following her husband's military career, a photographer decides it's her turn to call the shots with a move to Whitsunday Islands, Australia. She's looking for a luxury beachside home, but she'll need to convince him to indulge a little.

A globetrotter is finally ready to sit still and find a home in picturesque Amsterdam. With high prices and limited inventory, her search for a character-filled place that matches her vision of Dutch living might be more difficult than she imagined.

A surprise pregnancy changes everything for a young couple who receive work transfers to London. They originally planned to jet-set around Europe, but now that they're expecting, they're in limbo between the city or the suburbs.

A new job is giving a Connecticut couple the chance to find a home in Culross, Scotland. They found each other later in life and instantly bonded over their mutual love of Scotland, and now they have a chance to live their dream in this idyllic village.

After a lengthy long-distance relationship, a married couple searches for their first place in his hometown of South Gloucestershire, England. They're giving up her income to make the move, so they'll have to navigate more than just big expectations.

A Norwegian is following her heart to Australia's outback to live with her truck-driving boyfriend. With a tight budget, it will be a struggle to persuade this gearhead to give up his shed dreams for a family home that's suited for the long haul.

After an experience in the Netherlands, a Seattle couple was eager to live abroad again. When business took off, the duo discovered they had the freedom to move to another country and chose affordable, vibrant Guadalajara as the place to set up shop.

After exploring his Viking roots in Scandinavia, Rob moved to Gothenburg, Sweden, to be with Alva. Now, the couple reminisces and plays a drinking game while sharing updates on their modern Viking life.

After the death of her husband, a woman decided to move to Tulum, Mexico, for a fresh start. She reminisces on her episode and gives updates on her healing, growth and life in Tulum.

Monica moved to Yucatan, Mexico, two years ago and had big dreams of fixing up a colonial-style home and renting rooms for income. Now, she's stumbled upon a whole new career, found a new famous friend and is enjoying the vibrant culture.

A couple that got engaged in London during their first episode has since split and now live on different continents. A property expert brings them back together to reminisce about their adventure, find out what went wrong and see if there's still a spark.

Two years ago, a man's obsession with sloths drove him and his wife to move to Puntarenas, Costa Rica, for a slower pace. They have new jobs, new properties and their future plans are in high gear as they enjoy Costa Rica's jungles with furry friends.

Three years ago, a family had visions of slowing down and opening a tropical retreat in Costa Rica. Since then, they've discovered that pursuing paradise comes with plenty of challenges as they look back on how their lives and expectations have changed.