Ah, love, the universal language that unites us all, but what happens when you fall head over heels for someone from a totally different world?
Welcome to Masala of Cultures! The community for couples from all different backgrounds.
We are Aswin from India and Luisa from Colombia. After meeting on an exchange scholarship in the U.S. we started our romantic relationship. And after four years and 16,000+ km of distance, we got married.
During our long-distance period, we struggled to find time to talk. To make ourselves accountable, we created Masala of Cultures, a project where we could share our time while creating something together.
Masala of Cultures can be a flavorful fusion of cultures, but it can also be a challenging recipe to master. When you agree to match someone outside of your culture, you’re not only marrying your soulmate, but you're also marrying their entire culture! This can be exciting and enriching, but it’s also overwhelming and confusing at times.
You may find yourself struggling to understand your partner's customs, beliefs, and values. You may feel frustrated when your partner doesn't get your cultural references or traditions. However, with patience, empathy, and an open mind, everyone can overcome these obstacles and build a strong, loving relationship.
Our intercultural space is like a cozy hub where you can learn, share, and grow with like-minded folks. In this space, we hope to provide you with guidance, tips, and inspiration to help you navigate the challenges of an intercultural relationship.
From communication strategies to navigating family dynamics and even reviews to save precious time comparing products or ideas for sprucing up the relationship, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Let's enjoy this intercultural adventure together!
With love,
Luisa and Aswin.
About the Author
Luisa Trujillo is one half of Masala. She's a dreamer, believer, and achiever from a cozy coffee farm in Risaralda, Colombia. Being in an intercultural and interreligious relationship with an Indian 16,000 km away since 2019, she has gained a fair bit of insight into love, travel, and culture.
In her other life, Luisa has been a Coffee Grower, Digital Marketer, English as a Foreign Language Teacher, and Translator with a bachelor's degree in Modern Languages. Thanks to the latter, she is now fluent in Spanish, English, and French and has basic knowledge of Portuguese, Japanese, and Russian.
Relationships, coffee, languages, and a thousand miles later, she decided to start a community online to share her experience through Masala of Cultures along with her other half, Aswin.
Luisa's insights can also be found on other parts of the internet, including NVCC.
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