Episode
House Hunters International: From Jet Lag to Jungle: Life Begins in Siem Reap
Overview
After a year of traveling the globe, a family of four looks to settle down where they hope their money will go far in Siem Reap, Cambodia. She's seeking the comforts that they've missed, but without a current job, he's more focused on keeping costs down.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 205
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2026-02-26
Episode context
From Jet Lag to Jungle: Life Begins in Siem Reap is Episode 12 in Season 205 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2026-02-26.
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