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Rapid Fire: I Thought I Knew My Favorite Indian Dish
Aswin quizzed me on Indian food, dish by dish, rapid fire style. One dish kept winning round after round and I stood by it every time.
Then out of nowhere, another dish showed up and flipped the entire game. I did not see it coming, and neither will you.
Ghee dosa, dahi puri, lemon rice, garlic naan, this one covers it all, plus a fun detour into how dosa gets pronounced differently across India.
Some answers surprised even me. Watch to see which dish actually took the
Luisa Trujillo
2 minutes ago1 min read


Testing My Indian Husband on Colombian Culture 🦋
We finally flipped the script. The first video was all about me getting quizzed on India. This time, I got to ask the questions. And I made sure mine were harder. 😏
Luisa Trujillo
Jun 281 min read


Testing My Latina Wife on Indian Culture 🦚
I gave my Colombian wife a 10-question Indian culture quiz covering food, spices, Tamil phrases, and festivals. Turns out two years in Chennai taught her more than I thought. 😄
Aswin Raghav
Jun 71 min read


Living With Indian In-Laws as a Latina: What I Wish I Knew
Nobody warned me about the small things. Not the bank account I couldn't open, the streets I was afraid to walk alone, or the year I spent quietly resenting a situation I never spoke up about. This is what living with my Indian in-laws as a Colombian woman actually looked like.
Luisa Trujillo
Apr 244 min read


Dating Latinas: A Real Guide from an Indian Man Married to One
What is it really like to date a Latina? As an Indian man married to a Colombian woman and living in Latin America, I share honest insights on family, emotions, culture, and love.
Aswin Raghav
Mar 28 min read


Long Distance Relationships Require Money 💸 The Uncomfortable Truth
Tired of your wallet crying more than you do? Discover why love needs a budget and how to survive the "expensive" truth of international long distance relationships.
Luisa Trujillo
Feb 63 min read


Three Shocks in My Journey as a Colombian Wife in the Heart of Indian Culture
Moving to India after marrying my Indian husband changed me in ways I never expected.
From living with in-laws to understanding Indian womanhood and surviving chaotic traffic, this journey has been about belonging, resilience, and learning how to bridge two worlds with love and patience.
Luisa Trujillo
Jan 314 min read


Nine Nights, One Family: My First Novenas, Christmas, and New Year in Colombia
My first December in Colombia included nine days of novenas, a traditional Noche Buena, and a vibrant New Year’s Eve with my wife’s family.
From walking steep hills to preparing food together, I learned how Colombian Christmas traditions center around faith, family, and shared effort.
This experience reshaped how I see holidays, culture, and belonging.
Aswin Raghav
Jan 95 min read


My First Dia de las Velitas in Colombia as an Indian Husband
After moving to Colombia with my Colombian wife, I celebrated Dia de las Velitas for the first time. A personal story about family, food, and intercultural life.
Aswin Raghav
Dec 15, 20254 min read
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