Ep 177. Teaching English to Finance an Endless Summer on Koh Samui, Thailand

In this episode of House Hunters International, we follow a couple as they embark on a new adventure teaching English on the tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand. The couple, Sarah and Tom, have dreamt of traveling the world and experiencing new cultures, and they have finally found a way to make it happen by teaching English on the island.

As the couple starts their search for a new home, they have a budget of $900 per month, but they quickly realize that finding a place that meets their needs might be a bit more challenging than they anticipated. They want to find a place that is close to the beach, has a swimming pool, and is not too far from their school.

The first house they visit is a small, one-bedroom apartment that is located close to the beach. While it is within their budget, they quickly realize that it is too small for their needs. The second house is a larger apartment that comes fully furnished and has a beautiful view of the ocean. However, it is located further away from their school than they had hoped.

The couple also visits a house that is located in a gated community, which was closer to their school and had a shared swimming pool. However, the house lacked the ocean view that they had hoped for. While they liked the house, it was also over budget.

Throughout the episode, the couple struggles to find a place that meets all of their needs, but their real estate agent is committed to finding them the perfect home. They continue to visit more properties and weigh their options, always considering their budget and the proximity to their school and the beach.

As they narrow down their options, the couple starts to realize that they may need to make some compromises in order to find a place that meets their needs. They may need to give up the ocean view or find a place that is further from the beach.

Ultimately, it all comes down to a decision between a modern apartment that is closer to their school but lacks an ocean view, and a stunning house further away from everything but with a breathtaking view. The couple weighs their options and tries to find the perfect balance between their budget and their dream of living in paradise.

In the end, Sarah and Tom make a decision that will allow them to have the best of both worlds. They find a beautiful apartment that is close to their school, has a shared swimming pool, and is just a short walk from the beach. They are excited to start their new adventure and teach English while enjoying an endless summer on the tropical island of Koh Samui.