Episode
House Hunters International: Leaving Cape Cod for Muscat, Oman
Overview
Airline pilot Ashlan Richardson and his new wife Eliza are moving to the Middle East. A flight attendant from Cape Cod, Eliza is giving up her career as a flight attendant to be a homemaker in Muscat, Oman. After two years of flying in different directions, they are hoping to spend more time together. But the new culture and different way of life will be an adjustment, especially for Eliza. Watch as the Richardsons navigate the real estate market as House Hunters International goes to Muscat, Oman.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 52
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2013-04-30
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Leaving Cape Cod for Muscat, Oman is Episode 1 in Season 52 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2013-04-30. The runtime is 23 min.
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