Episode
House Hunters International: Finding Balance in San Jose Province, Costa Rica
Overview
A single mom looks for a better work-family balance with a move from Taiwan to Costa Rica's San Jose Province. Her coaching business needs begin to clash with what's best for her two teens, however, so the wisdom of the entire move may be in question.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 198
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2025-01-07
Episode context
Finding Balance in San Jose Province, Costa Rica is Episode 8 in Season 198 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2025-01-07.
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