Here Comes Santa Marinella

Ryan and Melissa have a deep connection with Italy. Melissa studied abroad in college and has family in Tuscany. Ryan once lived and worked at a vineyard in the Piemonte region from which he would write Melissa letters while they were apart. After their marriage they would spend their honeymoon in Italy together. So when Ryan's school offered him a yearlong sabbatical they saw it as the perfect chance to introduce their young sons to the country that has meant so much to their relationship. Ryan will be taking classes in Rome so he needs to be near the transportation hub in the center of town. While Melissa was hoping for something in a less busy neighborhood so the children could play outside.

Starting a New in Nassau, Bahamas

Celine and Kyle are looking to shed the hustle of New York for the tranquility of the Bahamas. After five years of focusing on their careers, the couple is ready to slow down their fast paced lifestyle to start a family on this island of paradise. They must focus on what they will be giving up with the convenience of New York City living compared to what they will gain with the cost of island living. Find out as House Hunters International starts a new life in Nassau, Bahamas.

Race to Mount Cooroora

Aussie Rob met Hannah while backpacking in England. They fell in love, got married and started raising a family. Now, 10 years later, he wants to return home to the Queensland region of Australia. Hannah is reluctant to go but when Rob finds a job in Pomona it's time for them to pull up stakes and begin their house hunt. While there they take part in the King of The Mountain festival and watch the race up Mount Cooroora.

Permanent Summer Down Under in Sydney Australia

John and Fiona are trading the 8 months of Calgary's winter for the long Sydney summers. They're making the move now while their two boys are young enough to adjust to a new life down under. They just don't want to leave their house behind, but Sydney's rental market is hot and Agent Elysha Harris explains, if they see something they like they should move on it now, because it might not stick around. They've got to look fast and be decisive. Watch as House Hunters International moves the family to sunny Sydney Australia.

Opposing Opinions on St. Thomas

As a New York native, John thought raising his kids in small town Idaho was making them too sheltered. Seeking diversity, he looked for jobs on the east coast, when he was presented with an amazing opportunity to work on the island of St. Thomas. He thought it would be the perfect change for the family, but his wife Karin is afraid of venturing out of her comfort zone. He hopes an island home will do the trick, but Karin wants a cozy condo so her kids can still feel a community. This couple tries to strike the balance when House Hunters International sails into St. Thomas Island.

Big Decision in Guanacaste

A couple of successful, self-made business owners are faced with a tough decision in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. With their two sons there to help, they must decide between big, bigger or best.

Back to Our Roots in Jamaica

Shauna and Tamika Barnes are going on a house hunt in their family's homeland of Jamaica. With five family members involved and their parents on a fixed income, it won't be easy to find a property that satisfies everyone's wish list. Mom wants an ocean view, but Dad wants fruit trees. Tamika wants a turnkey home, but Shauna wouldn't mind putting in a little work on the right place. The Barnes' dream of owning a little piece of Jamaica is about to come true, but not without compromise.

Finding Convenience and Style in Mexico

A couple follows a job opportunity to Mexico and is in search of the perfect new home. While one of them grew up in Latin America, they have lived in the United States for 16 years and have grown accustomed to the country's modern conveniences. The Mexican-style houses may provide some challenges, but will they be able to overcome them and find their dream home?

To Budapest and Beyond

Young educator Brittany has a dream of visiting 30 countries before she turns 30 years old, and she's using Budapest, Hungary, as a jumping-off point. She's leaving her small town in Massachusetts to teach at an international school, and she's bringing her brother along to help her find an affordable apartment. She wants the convenience of an American-style bathroom with the charm of a European balcony, but she finds the amenities aren't what she's accustomed to. Her brother thinks she should be in the heart of the city, surrounded by nightlife and immersive cultural opportunities.

Escape to Quito

Inspired by a friend he met on an Ecuadorian volunteer trip, a young California accountant decides to find a home in Quito, Ecuador. Motivated by the idea of living near the Andes Mountains, the Galapagos Islands and the myriad of adventures that await transplants to Ecuador, he's ready to break out of his corporate bubble but such a move may be difficult for the frenetic dreamer. He has a long list of things he'd like in a home, but some of them are wildly contradictory. His real estate agent is committed to getting him to focus and prioritize while diving headlong into a wild house hunt in the exciting South American metropolis.

Leapin' Lizards in France

A biologist is moving his entire family to the south of France for a fellowship opportunity. He wants to find a country house in biking distance of his job while his wife is more concerned with having modern amenities and living close to a town.

Leapin' Lizards in France

A biologist is moving his entire family to the south of France for a fellowship opportunity. He wants to find a country house in biking distance of his job while his wife is more concerned with having modern amenities and living close to a town.

From the Beach to Barcelona

Andrea and Harris have lived in a small town in Costa Rica for the last three years, exposing their kids to more of the world, but now they're ready to make one last international move. The couple wants their kids to be global citizens of the world, so they're moving their crew to Barcelona, Spain. Harris is hung up on the budget, but Andrea is more worried about how the kids will adjust and hopes they can find a spectacular city-center home that seals the deal for all of them.

Ready to be Roommates in Hanoi, Vietnam

An adventurous couple from Cape Town, South Africa, is moving to Hanoi, Vietnam, where they will live together for the first time. They want to teach English to fund their travels, but with only her job to support them, he's on edge about finances.

From the Beach to Barcelona

Andrea and Harris have lived in a small town in Costa Rica for the last three years, exposing their kids to more of the world, but now they're ready to make one last international move. The couple wants their kids to be global citizens of the world, so they're moving their crew to Barcelona, Spain. Harris is hung up on the budget, but Andrea is more worried about how the kids will adjust and hopes they can find a spectacular city-center home that seals the deal for all of them.

Ready to be Roommates in Hanoi, Vietnam

An adventurous couple from Cape Town, South Africa, is moving to Hanoi, Vietnam, where they will live together for the first time. They want to teach English to fund their travels, but with only her job to support them, he's on edge about finances.

Finding Yourself in Chiang Mai

A Castle in the Netherlands

After moving all around the United States for various military assignments, a man is moving his family abroad for the first time to a country his wife has never even heard of -- the Netherlands. She's hoping to find a five-bedroom house with a walk-in closet in downtown Eindhoven so she can relax in a big house after a long day of shopping. He's unsure of what financial surprises might come with a move overseas and he's also aware of his wife's spending habits so he wants a simple family home well within budget.

Finding Yourself in Chiang Mai

A Castle in the Netherlands

After moving all around the United States for various military assignments, a man is moving his family abroad for the first time to a country his wife has never even heard of -- the Netherlands. She's hoping to find a five-bedroom house with a walk-in closet in downtown Eindhoven so she can relax in a big house after a long day of shopping. He's unsure of what financial surprises might come with a move overseas and he's also aware of his wife's spending habits so he wants a simple family home well within budget.

Dutch You See is Dutch You Get in Amsterdam

The love of traveling has always been this couple's driving force, so they jumped at the opportunity to move to Amsterdam when the opportunity arose. As accountants in the cookie-cutter world of finance in Chicago, they think life in Amsterdam would give them the perfect chance to stand out from the crowd and a professional edge. The area's hot rental market is putting them between a rock and a hard place financially, however, so they'll have to decide between using their money on experiences or their dream apartment.

Going Big In Mexico

Dutch You See is Dutch You Get in Amsterdam

The love of traveling has always been this couple's driving force, so they jumped at the opportunity to move to Amsterdam when the opportunity arose. As accountants in the cookie-cutter world of finance in Chicago, they think life in Amsterdam would give them the perfect chance to stand out from the crowd and a professional edge. The area's hot rental market is putting them between a rock and a hard place financially, however, so they'll have to decide between using their money on experiences or their dream apartment.