California was comfortable, this American woman says, but ‘everyone is much happier’ since the family moved to Spain

nation • 8/14/2025

Colleen Crowley and her family wanted more than their “sheltered” life in Montecito could offer. They packed everything into 10 suitcases, moved to Spain and have never looked back.

Work life See all topics Follow As she casually traverses one of the most scenic stretches of the Spain’s Camino de Santiago, taking in the rugged beauty of the northern coast with her husband and three children, Dr. Colleen Crowley feels a wave of g... [9201 chars]