“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness” – Mark Twain
It was an absolutely amazing experience working on House Hunters International for a number of years. The places we went and the people we met were the kindest, most fun-loving characters, and the beautiful homes a pleasure to present. We filmed in New Zealand as well as up and down the East Coast of Australia and all the way over to Perth, Western Australia. Below is a list of 8 of my favourite episodes to shoot in Perth, what was yours?
1. Sync or Swim in Perth.
Dual citizenship has its perks, and synchronized swimmer Danielle is moving halfway around the world from Canada to train for the Australian Olympic team. The move will allow her to reconnect with relatives in Perth, including her cousin, Natalia, who wants Danielle to live near her. But Danielle’s priority is finding a place near her training pool.
2. Far from Family & Home.
Jennifer knows Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a beautiful hometown, but she also knows that eighty percent of its citizens never leave the Chicago suburb. She wants to move on and has decided on a small remote beach town in Western Australia called Broome. With her unique sense of adventure and her life savings, Jennifer will start her new life by finding her new home where the Australian outback meets the sea. She wants to be close to the beach. She also wants roommates so something close to town would work best. Real estate agent Josh Mezger works through the conflict, and Jennifer’s decision is a surprise.
3. Live Life by the Surf.
Surfer Mark and his girlfriend Mai are moving to Australia’s Margaret River region. Mark just wants to surf the limestone coast, but Mai wants to be closer to town for her hair salon. Will budget win out over the best waves?
4. Serpentine Valley Rally.
Chris and Sheryl are moving from New Zealand to the Serpentine Valley, a rural suburb of Perth, Australia, in order to settle down and start a family. They want a big block of land where Chris can run his construction business and Sheryl can own horses, her lifelong dream. But finding land large enough for everything while sticking to the budget won’t be easy. Sheryl also would prefer something that’s move-in ready, but builder Chris doesn’t mind a fixer-upper, especially if it helps him save a little money.
5. Life Balance in Perth.
Single mom Yvonne decided her life was far too dominated by work back in Scotland and knew she needed a change. She wished for more time to spend with her 4 young sons and when a friend recommended Perth as a place where she could find a better work-life balance, Yvonne and her boys made the long journey in search of family bonding. Yvonne’s sons have only one item on their wishlist, their own swimming pool, but Yvonne has never had one before and is a little nervous about the costs of maintaining a pool on only one income. She’d love to have at least 2 bathrooms to make sure she doesn’t have to share with her sons, but making sure they get the only item on their wishlist might mean Yvonne has to sacrifice any and all privacy she’s got. Find out if she can find everything they’re looking for as House Hunters International visits Perth, Australia.
6. Nothing’s Perth-ect.
Matt and Corinna met at a university in Perth. They’ve lived there together for two years, but for Corinna, a South African native, life in Australia has been temporary. Nonetheless, graduation has forced big decisions, and Corinna knows that if she wants to stay with Matt she’ll have to leave Cape Town behind and make Perth permanent. With a brand new career, a changing relationship, and a transcontinental move, Corinna decides to give life in Perth a real college try.
7. Muling it over, Kiss this Thing Goodbye.
Adam and Clare met in Australia when he was in the Navy and stationed in Queensland. When Adam left the Navy he moved to Clare’s hometown of Windsor, England to be with her. Newly married, and ready for a slower-paced life, they decide to move to his native Australia. They settle on the Swan Valley area just outside of Perth because it has the benefits of being near a city but isn’t crowded. It will be the perfect place for them to shift gears, change careers, and really start enjoying life.
8. Battlefield Perth.
Alex, Jocelyn, and their two children settled down in Calgary, Canada, to be close to Jocelyn’s family. Yearning for the life he left behind in Perth, Australia, Alex got a job transfer there and is excited to go back. Jocelyn wants to live in the hustle and bustle of the city, but Alex is determined to stick to their budget and be close to his family’s home. Can they compromise and find peace for the entire family in Perth?
