I moved my family from Texas to Colombia. It cut down our expenses by two-thirds, and life feels richer.

Jenn Jamali and her daughter Courtesy of Jenn Jamali Jennifer Jamali moved to Bogotá, Colombia, in 2025 to be closer to family and reduce living costs. Jamali, 34, moved with her husband and their young daughter. She said her family has a much better quality of life in Bogotá, and she's happier. Jennifer Jamali lived in a quiet Austin suburb where she rarely crossed paths with her neighbors. The sameness of her days left her feeling stuck. "A typical day involved going to the gym or getting...