A woman accepts a job in Jyvaskyla, Finland, knowing nothing about the location other than it has notoriously cold and dark winters. Despite assurances from her friend and agent that winter is manageable, her fear runs wild and she finds herself tasked with choosing between spreading her finances too thin or embracing a winter commute.

A Pennsylvania couple goes all-in to pursue one's career in Copenhagen, Denmark. While Mike wants to embrace minimalism and local living, Derek feels he has given up a lot and wants to be comfortable in his home.