House Hunters International Season 177, Episode 5: A Recipe for Relaxation in Playa del Carmen

Fertile vs. Futile on the Sunshine Coast

A family of three leaves behind South Africa for a life near the beach on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. They're looking to live off the land by farming, but with major career changes, finding the Queensland home of their dreams will be a challenge.

Big Dreams, Bigger Doubts, in Dublin

A solo world traveler has finally worked up the nerve to pursue his dream of living abroad in Dublin. He's ditched his home in Dallas only to discover that he's priced out of a red-hot Dublin market, so finding a compromise will be a challenge.

An End to Isolation in Mexico City

After two years of work and isolation, a San Francisco couple looks to relocate to Mexico City. They're moving abroad and living together for the first time, so finding a home that can accommodate their differing tastes will be a challenge.

Empty Nest and Wallet in Los Cabos

San Diego empty nesters are looking forward to their next phase in Mexico. She wants luxurious amenities and space for the kids to visit, no matter the cost. He's taking a more conservative approach with the dollars and cents. The search is upended when she falls in love with a resort-style condo with Mexican flair and a big price tag.

A Stormy Start in the Sunshine Coast

A newlywed couple agrees to settle down on the Sunshine Coast in his native Australia. He's looking for a spacious suburban home where they can start a family, but she's more interested in a beachfront apartment that mirrors the life she had in Hawaii.

Keeping the Rhythm in Cardiff

A Portland kindergarten teacher convinces her drummer husband to pursue his master's degree in Cardiff, Wales. They're looking for a place that's near his college, but using only their savings, finding a home in an ideal location will be a challenge.

Twinning in Madrid

Identical twins from West Virginia take on teaching jobs and try adulting for the first time in Madrid. One is looking for something that has a traditional style while the other prefers modern touches, but their modest budget may determine their decision.

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Surf, City and Family Fun in Phuket

A couple from India seeks a global experience for their son and relocates to Phuket, Thailand. They have drastically different ideas on how their son will best adapt, so finding a way to come together may be tougher than picking between surf and city.

From Jungle to Sea in Port Douglas, Australia

A family leaves Papua New Guinea to give their kids roots in the beach town of Port Douglas, Australia. He wants a large Australian-style home they can grow into, but she prefers a smaller place that lets her focus on family and a beachy lifestyle.

DJ to Dad Jokes in Costa Rica

A DJ-turned-dad from the Netherlands wants his daughters to have an international experience and relocates his family to Costa Rica. He's eyeing a condo, but his wife has never lived outside the US and prefers the familiar feeling of a single-family home

Southern Comfort to Haifa, Israel

A travel-loving couple from Atlanta drops everything and relocates for work to Haifa, Israel. They're new to the Middle East, so finding a place in a country where they don’t know the language and can't read the alphabet will be a challenge.

Empty Nests and Resets in Cabo San Lucas

After 40 trips to Cabo San Lucas, empty nesters look to buy a home in their favorite vacation spot. They want to keep their house in Oregon, but accomplishing this dream may come with a price tag that means they’ll have to work in perpetuity to afford it.