I moved my family from Florida to Colombia. The lifestyle is affordable and we love the vibrant culture, but it's hard to adjust to the lack of urgency.

Alyssa Bolaños says her lifestyle is affordable, but with a caveat. Alyssa Bolaños Alyssa Bolaños moved from Florida to Colombia with her husband and two kids last year. She's enjoying Colombia's family-oriented culture and emphasis on celebrating life. While the lack of urgency in Colombia can stress her out, she has no plans of moving. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alyssa Bolaños, a 35-year-old creative freelancer living in Medellín, Colombia. It's been edited for ...