Episode
House Hunters International: All Work and No Play in Hanoi, Vietnam
Overview
Young newlyweds uproot from Bangkok to pursue her dream job in Hanoi, Vietnam. He wants to be in the heart of the action to explore the city and its opportunities, but with her job located far from downtown, she's keen on having a short work commute.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 188
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2023-10-05
Episode context
All Work and No Play in Hanoi, Vietnam is Episode 2 in Season 188 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2023-10-05.
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