Episode
House Hunters International: A Lifelong Desire Fuels a Family Move to Reykjavik
Overview
A couple leaves Detroit to provide their three boys with a new perspective on life in Iceland. They face significant downsizing as they prepare for the move, but due to a burgeoning tourism and expat community, finding suitable housing may be a challenge.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 189
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2023-10-17
Episode context
A Lifelong Desire Fuels a Family Move to Reykjavik is Episode 1 in Season 189 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2023-10-17.
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