Masala Blog ✨

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.

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.

Join us as we dive into Aswin's ten-part Instagram series exploring the culture shocks of living in Colombia as an Indian.

Long distance relationships require honest conversations upfront. Before committing, discuss your endgame, time zone compatibility, communication needs, and visit logistics. Address trust, jealousy, and how you'll handle big life decisions apart. These tough questions now can save heartbreak later.

In this episode, we dive deep into Tamil romance and taboo. 💔 What starts as a reaction to Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya, Alai Paayuthey, and OK Kanmani turns into an honest conversation about why love is still taboo in India, how caste still shapes love marriages, and what these films reveal about real-life struggles couples face. A Colombian and an Indian share raw, intercultural reflections on love, freedom, and tradition.

In this episode, we're going full novela mode as we dive into Pasión de Gavilanes—a legendary Colombian telenovela that redefined how Latin America saw men, desire, and romantic love. ❤️

This week, Masala of Cultures was featured as a top Culture Podcast on a podcast listing site—not just once, but in three different categories!

Dating a Latina woman is a passionate, flavorful, and life-changing experience. From food to family to fierce love, here’s how you know you’re in deep.

Learn more about what we had to unlearn about ego, expectations, and control before learning to love across cultures.