Episode
House Hunters International: Back to Basics in Xalapa
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 169
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2021-10-21
Episode context
Back to Basics in Xalapa is Episode 13 in Season 169 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2021-10-21.
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